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 Combine in blender / immersion blender until paste 1 cup basil leaves 3 scallions 2 cloves garlic 2 tablespoons peperoncini, pickled jalapeno peppers (i at least double) juice of one lemon zest of one lemon  0.25 Cups olive oil spread over  2 1/2 pounds skirt steak Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes overnight.  It will grill better if you pat it dry before grilling.  Grill 3-5 minutes a side, broil 2-4 minutes a side. Failure mode for skirt steak is it gets tough. It will get tough if over done so err on the side of under done and finish up later Slice on the grain into 4 inch slabs then into strips against the grain, a See:  Serious eats     NYT  

Mix 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted 2/3 cup cocoa powder  alternately add 3 cups powdered sugar 1/3 cup milk Once combined add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract You may need to add a bit additional milk. Makes about 2 cups

 For the cake Combine in a large  bowl 2 cups sugar 1 3/4 cups  flour 3/4 cup cocoa power 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt Once mixed add in 2 eggs 1 cup milk 1/2 cup vegetable oil 2 teaspoons vanilla  Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes then add 1 cup boiling water Batter will be thin Pour batter into two prepared pans.  This is a very sticky batter and you really need to butter and flour it or cut parchment on the bottom. Bake for 30-35 minutes.  More for a single cake pan, less for cupcakes. Frost with chocolate frosting