Cookbook for irene

Creamy Tomatillo Salsa

We made this tomatillo salsa for the first party we held at our casita in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. It was a welcome addition to our table; spicy and light alternative to accompany our traditional guacamole. Tomatillo salsa is a variation of a green salsa. It is great as a dip, but can also be used over grilled pork, ...
Submitted by irene on 6th Feb 2010 00:18
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Cauliflower and Red Lentil Curry

This is easy, low-key, low-budget, and... ahhh so yummy 'good for you' vegetarian curry. Even the leftovers, if any, are delicious reheated. Can be served over rice, though the curry is wholesome just as it is.
Submitted by irene on 7th Sep 2009 23:30
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Pork Strips with Peanut Sauce and Rice Noodles

Flavorful addition to light and quick to make stir-fry recipes. Rice noodles soak up liquid quickly, so, if you are not serving immediately, reserve about 1/4 cup of the cooked sauce, and add to remaining pork mixture just before serving, tossing gently. Yield: 4 servings.
Submitted by irene on 1st Apr 2009 23:40

Stir-Fried Beef with Ginger-Asparagus Sauce

Easy and quick to make, light but loaded with flavor stir-fry. I like to serve this with Jasmine rice. For added spice, serve with extra chile pepper sauce on the side. Sriracha, a thick sauce made from ground sun-dried hot chiles and garlic, works well.
Submitted by irene on 1st Apr 2009 23:05