Cooking With Rich: Flank Steak Salsa Verde Recipe

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Rich Aurilia is now taking his professionalism and experience with cooking to a whole new level with his new cooking show “ Cooking’ With Rich” on Cowboy Lifestyle Network along with CLN host, Lisa Schneider-Cipriano. Special thanks to Rich Aurilia’s Red Stitch Wine and Goodall Custom Cabinetry & Millwork for their showroom kitchen set (as seen in this video).

Recipe: Marinated Flank Steak Topped with Salsa Verde

Rich Aurilia’s Recipe for Marinated Flank Steak Topped with Salsa Verde served with Red Stitch Wine.

Red Stitch is the creation of three families, woven together by a shared passion and goal to experience exceptional wine with those who mean the most.

Part 1: Flank Steak Marinade

Ingredients:

Equal Part Soy sauce
Equal Part Balsamic vinegar
Equal Part Olive oil
4 cloves garlic (diced)
Salt and pepper

Directions:
Combine all ingredients into a bowl and mix. Marinate meat anywhere from 1 to 12 hours.
Before grilling, take the marinated meat out of the refrigerator and let stand at room temperate for at least 3 minutes. Grill the steak to your liking.

Part 2: Salsa Verde

Ingredients:

1 bunch of fresh parsley
2 shallots
1 clove of garlic
1 medium lemon (zest and juice)
1 ½ teaspoon of salt
1 cup of grape seed oil

Directions:
Place all ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth.
Great over steak, seafood, and pork!

Rich Aurilia: MLB Star, Entrepreneur, & Chef

“My Mom and Dad worked and they had to find someone to watch me so they found our neighbor, an Italian immigrant woman, also known as, ‘the Nonna.’ Everyday everything was homemade and in the summers I remember she would make her own tomato sauce and pasta to last the whole year. So I would be the one to crank the tomatoes through the machine and that’s were I initially got my love of cooking. And now after retiring from baseball, I am still doing it and I am enjoying it”

-Rich Aurilia

Born in Brooklyn, New York in 1971, Rich Aurilia made his major league début with the 24^th round pick of the Texas Rangers in the 1992 MLB Draft at age 21 after a successful baseball career in high school and college, playing shortstop. Aurilia proved himself within the minor league system that lead to his trade to the San Francisco Giants in 1994.
From his MLB début on September 6, 1995, to his very last MLB appearance on October 4, 2009, with the San Francisco Giants as #35, Rich Aurilia had a batting average of .275, with a staggering 186 home runs, and 756 runs batted in. Furthermore, Rich Aurilia was an everyday lineup player, also playing for the San Diego Padres and even signed a minor league contract with the Reds before he resigned with the San Francisco Giants.

“Cookin’ With Rich” on CLN starring Rich Aurilia & Lisa Schneider-Cipriano. Showcasing the best cooking recipes for your kitchen.

In 2010, Aurilia received standing ovations during his last game against the Arizona Diamondbacks from thousands of Giants fans that all grew to absolutely love him throughout the 15 years he played with the club. Aurilia then officially announced his retirement on April 11, 2010.
Nonetheless, retirement can be rather devastating for many professional athletes if they do not acquire any other passions in their life other than the sport they dedicated the majority of their life to. Luckily for the All-star baseball player, Rich Aurilia, found his passionate love for the art of cooking after retirement as an executive chef. As a matter of fact, the pique of Aurilia’s interest as a cook started at a very young age.

Aaron Kuhl

Aaron Kuhl is a passionate advocate for the western lifestyle, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to his role as Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Cowboy Lifestyle Network (CLN). Growing up as an Arizona native, with a mother who worked for Wrangler Western for over 30 years, Aaron was immersed in the cowboy culture from a young age. Aaron and his sister Heather grew up watching rodeos, as their grandfather and uncle were PRCA ProRodeo cardholders. This early exposure has given him a profound understanding and appreciation for the western way of life. Aaron went to Corona del Sol High School in Tempe, AZ, then to the University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ, where he received a Bachelor of Science after creating his own major. This unique course of study wove together Business Marketing, Geography, Sociology, Philosophy, and Religion. After graduating from the University of Arizona, Aaron joined CLN in its nascent stages, contributing to its growth and development over the past decade. As COO, Aaron manages operations, using AI to streamline processes and analyze data, ensuring CLN remains a leading voice. With expertise in business development, he innovates and cultivates client relationships, supporting CLN’s exponential growth. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Aaron values his faith, family, and friends, which are the cornerstones of his life. This personal foundation, combined with his professional expertise, makes him a trusted and authoritative voice in the western lifestyle community. Aaron’s commitment to philanthropy is the bedrock of his personal ethos. He actively supports local Arizona organizations such as the American Heart Association, the Boys & Girls Club, Chandler Compadres, Horses Help, Harris Brothers Charity Foundation, and Darkhorse Benefits and Operation Guardian (among others), reflecting his dedication to giving back and strengthening the community he calls home. Through his work, Aaron aims to preserve and promote the traditions of the west, ensuring that the spirit of the cowboy lives on for future generations.