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GRILLED SKIRT STEAK WITH ASPARAGUS Asparagus and steak is a classic pairing. Skirt steak packs a ton of flavor without the high price point of other cuts, and this is the best time of year to buy asparagus. So what are you waiting for? Let’s get grilling!
• 1 1/2 pounds skirt steak • 2 tablespoons canola oil • 1 pound asparagus • 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper INGREDIENTS
• Salt and pepper to taste • Grated pecorino Romano cheese
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show, and the rest is history. She went on to attend the New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, become a staple of the theater scene in her home town of Dallas, Texas, move to Los Angeles just in time to land a spot on the national tour of “Hairspray,” and bring her talents to many amazing shows, including “Legally Blonde” and the original cast of “American Idiot.” Leslie is still passionate about performing onstage, but today her heart lies in the Director’s chair. “The Ladies of Broadway” isn’t the first time Leslie had a hand in directing a Transcendence show. Two years ago, Leslie was the Associate Director for one of the shows in the Broadway Under the Stars series. This summer, she’s returning to Broadway Under the Stars as Director for the season’s third show, “Shall We Dance.” “Being the director of a show gives me the chance to be truly creative,” Leslie says. “When you’re performing, you’re just in charge of yourself. But when you’re directing, you’re in charge of the whole show, and you have unlimited creative opportunities to explore. ‘Shall We Dance’ is a truly creative show. Dancing is the oldest form of expression we have, and there’s something so personal and intimate about having someone ask you to dance with them. I love that idea. Without giving away too many spoilers, that kind of intimacy is the direction I want to take the show this year.” We are so excited and proud to have worked with Leslie in fostering this evolution from Performing Artist to Director. Our summer concert series, Broadway Under the Stars, opens June 15. Shall We Dance, the third concert, runs August 3 through 19. Visit BestNightEver.org for all concerts dates.
INSTRUCTIONS 1. Heat grill to high. Season room-temperature steak with salt, pepper, and 1 tablespoon oil. Any oil with a high smoke point, such as canola, will work. 2. Trim bottom inch of asparagus. Season with salt, pepper, and remainder of oil. 3. Cut steak into four portions and grill for 3–5 minutes per side, depending on desired doneness. Skirt steak is thin and will cook quickly. 4. Let steak rest for 10 minutes. While it’s resting, grill asparagus for 6 minutes, turning once. 5. Sprinkle cheese and crushed red pepper on asparagus. Serve alongside steak.
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