#ATKRecipeChallenge: Summer Entertaining. Elle's Girls Night In

Grilled Flank Steak, Salsa Verde, Fruit in Prosecco, Rosemary Lemonade & Erykah Badu [Log In]( [America's Test Kitchen]( [FIND RECIPES]( [START FREE WEB TRIAL]( [Summer Entertaining] [Elle's Girls Night In]( Each Thursday through early September we’ll send you a party idea from a cast member or editor complete with recipe pairings, cocktail ideas, tips, and even tunes. We hope these ideas inspire you to throw a party (the planning’s mostly done!) and to try the recipes yourself. The recipes will be free for one week from the date you open this email. Recipe Illustrations by Emily Phares [Elle Simone] Elle Simone Food Stylist and Cast Member, America’s Test Kitchen [My Theme] I love hosting small gatherings for my girlfriends, whose professional lives rarely ever afford them the time to go out for exceptional dinners or to spend time with each other. Growing up in Detroit, I loved grabbing quick traditional Greek delicacies from Greektown and sharing with friends. I’m still that girl but with new friends in a new town; once a month I have a Girls Night In where I get to cook and share my favorite Mediterranean staples. [To Eat] [Stuffed Grape Leaves](. Although stuffed grape leaves, with all their wrapping and rolling, can seem time-consuming, they can be made ahead. I like to start preparing for my parties as far in advance as possible! Also, because we use jarred grape leaves, they can be enjoyed year-round. [Stuffed Grape Leaves] [Citrus Salad] [Citrus Salad w/ Radicchio, Dates, and Smoked Almonds.]( Beyond the bright, summer freshness that the citrus offers in this salad (and being readily available all summer), I love that it makes its own vinaigrette! It’s such a no-fuss salad, and I always substitute or just add blood oranges. [Grilled Flank Steak]( with [Grilled Vegetables]( and [Salsa Verde](. My two favorite things about flank steak are that it’s inexpensive and it cooks fast—PERFECT for a dinner party without breaking the bank. Also, making your entire main course on the grill just makes sense, right? [Nectarines & Berries in Prosecco.]( What better way to end a dinner party than with a little sparkle! This dessert keeps me out of a hot kitchen on a warm summer day, and once my girls and I have started our girl talk, it’s a perfect segue into evening cocktails. It pairs well with a warm, buttery pound cake if you feel up to baking, but it’s just fine alone if not. [Nectarines and Berries in Prosecco] [To Sip] My favorite beverage is Rosemary Lemonade by Meg Crowley, owner of Boston’s Third Cliff Bakery. If you want to make your own batch at home, we’ve included the recipe below. Rosemary Simple Syrup 1 bunch rosemary (2 ounces) 4 cups water 4 cups sugar Rinse the rosemary, then bring rosemary, water, and sugar to a gentle rolling boil. Let it boil for several minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure that the sugar dissolves fully. Cut heat and let syrup cool and continue steeping for at least 30 minutes and up to several hours. Once cooled, strain out the rosemary. Syrup will last a good while in the refrigerator and leftovers are great in seltzer and cocktails. Rosemary Lemonade 5 cups rosemary simple syrup, plus extra as needed 5 cups lemon juice, plus extra as needed 5 cups water Sea salt Combine rosemary simple syrup, lemon juice, and water. Adjust mixture with extra syrup and lemon juice. If flavors don't pop, add dash of sea salt to brighten. Recipe can be scaled easily using equal parts syrup, lemon juice, and water. Remember that if you are serving over ice on a hot day, make a mix strong enough to stand up to the heat. [To Make Life Easier] Keep fresh fruit, especially citrus, around in the summer. Fruit can be used to pull together a refreshing salad and/or dessert. Also, invest in [metal skewers](. They last longer and are multifunctional. Think s’mores! 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