Recipe of the Month from The Diva Cooks Up a Storm by Krista Davis

Celebrate the arrival of Krista Davis’ New York Times bestselling Domestic Diva Mystery series to Kensington, which is also her hardcover debut, with a perfectly prepared “Bourbon Garlic Flank Steak” from the recipes of series sleuth Sophie Winston, a professional hostess known as the Doyenne of Domestic Arts! Set around a trendy, underground pop-up dinner club in Old Town Alexandria, VA, THE DIVA COOKS UP A STORM is the 11th title in Krista enormously popular series and follows Sophie as she searches for a killer who leaves some guests six-feet-under the table. And don’t forget, this delightfully title also includes delicious recipes and entertaining tips!

Bourbon Garlic Flank Steak

1⁄4 cup bourbon
1⁄4 cup canola oil (or other high-heat friendly oil)
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 flank steak

1. In a small bowl, mix together the bourbon, canola oil, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
2. Whisk briskly to blend. Stir in the minced garlic.
3. Place the flank steak in as small a container (plastic bags also do the trick) as it will fit into flat.
4. Pour the bourbon mixture over it. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight, turning once. (You can broil it sooner, but the flavors won’t be as strong.)
5. Remove the meat from the refrigerator at least 1⁄2 hour before broiling. Line a broiler pan with aluminum foil and set the top on it. Alternatively, you can use any oven-safe pan with a rack over it.
6. Place the meat on the pan. Broil at 500 degrees for approximately 4 to 6 minutes on each side. The amount of time will depend on the thickness of your meat. Use a meat thermometer to determine when it is ready. Flank steaks are best when red inside.
7. When the temperature reads 120, remove to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
8. Slice thin, against the grain.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Krista Davis is the New York Times bestselling author of the Domestic Diva Mysteries and the Paws & Claws Mysteries. Several of her books have been nominated for the Agatha Award. Krista lives in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia with two cats and a brood of dogs. Her friends and family complain about being guinea pigs for her recipes, but she notices they keep coming back for more.

Website: KristaDavis.com
Twitter: Twitter.com/@KristaDavis
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