RECIPES

Ingredients

* 1 pound beef top sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes

* 6 tbsp sesame oil

* 1 tbsp freshly chopped ginger

* 1 tbsp soy sauce

* 2 cups chopped fresh pineapple

* 2 medium apples, chopped

* 1 tbsp sweet chili sauce

* 1 tbsp lime juice

* 1/4 tsp pepper

* 1 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted

Directions

1 In a bowl, toss beef with 3 tablespoons dressing and soy sauce; let stand 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine pineapple, apples, chili sauce, lime juice and pepper; toss to combine.

2 Thread beef onto 4 metal or soaked wooden skewers; discard remaining marinade. Grill kabobs, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until desired doneness, 7-9 minutes, turning occasionally; brush generously with remaining dressing during the last 3 minutes. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve with pineapple mixture.

Beef and noodles

Ingredients

* 1 pound beef, cut into 1/4-inch-thick strips

* 4 tbsp soy sauce and 2 tbsp hot sauce

* 400 gm uncooked thin spaghetti

* 2 tbsp oil

* 3 cups of shredded cabbage, broccoli, carrots and green onions

* 1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced

* Chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

1 Toss beef with 2 tablespoons soy sauce sauce. Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain.

2  In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat; stir-fry beef until browned, 1-3 minutes. Remove from pan.

3 In same skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat; stir-fry vegetable mix and onion until crisp-tender, 3-5 minutes. 4. Add spaghetti and remaining soy sauce and 2 tbsp of hot sauce; toss and heat through. Stir in beef. Now, sprinkle with cilantro.