Recipe(tried): Tomatillo Salsa (2)

I, too, am looking forward to Liliana's input re the salsas. Thought I would pass along a couple of our favorite green salsas if anyone is interested.

TOMATILLO SALSA

2 1/2 pounds fresh tomatillos
6 garlic cloves, unpeeled
4 large fresh jalapeno peppers
2 large onions, quartered
2 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshy ground black pepper
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup whipping cream
1 large ripe avocado

Remove and discard tomatillo husks; rinse tomatillos. toss tomatillos and next 3 ingredients in oil; spread vegetables in a 9x13 inch pan. Bake at 500 degrees for 15 minutes or just until veggies are charred; cool completely. Remove and discard stems (but not seeds) from jalapeno peppers. peel garlic, discarding skins. Drain tomatillos, dicarding any liquid. Pulse vegetables in food processor 4 times or until coarsely chopped. Mash avocado in a bowl and put vegetable mix in. Stir in salt and remaining ingredients.

TOMATILLO SALSA

1 pound fresh tomatillos
3 tablespoons finely chopped sweet red onions
1 serrano chile, finely chopped
1 bunch fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
juice of 1 lime
sugar--optional

Husk tomatillos and wash under very hot water. Cool under cold running water and puree in food processor or blender. Add onion, chile, cilantro and lime juice. A touch of sugar may be added if you think the tomatillos are too sour.