Excellent beef is widely eaten throughout Latin America and often served at casual open-air barbecue restaurants. It suits our summer living lifestyle to a T – simple, great-tasting food grilled to perfection. Chimichurri sauce is also delicious with grilled chicken, pork or fish.

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 8 minutes
Serves: Makes 4 servings and 1 cup (250 mL) sauce

This is my favourite way to use fresh local arugula when it becomes available. It was on the menu this past weekend made with arugula, tomatoes, and turkey schnitzel all available Saturday morning at the St. Thomas Horton Farmers’ Market.  

Whisk together in a medium bowl:
1 tablespoon lemon juice (or lime juice)
3 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper