If you have a big crop of tomatillos in your garden, you can easily preserve them to use until the next crop is ready. The evidence of the grape harvest is everywhere these days, in trucks loaded with ...

Tips on how to use tomatillos, an important ingredient in Mexican cuisine. Although the tomatillo (Physalis ixocarpa) is just now coming into widespread distribution and use across the United States, ...

This recipe calls for grilling the chicken breasts first before finishing them in the oven, so that they have that good grilled flavor. Using nonstick cooking spray--rather than oil--to keep them from ...

I try not to say it too often but here goes: “This is the best salsa ever.” There, I said it. Try this grilled tomatillo salsa recipe as a starter for a late summer dinner and see what you think. I’ve ...

Texas loves its salsa verde, but when it comes to using tomatillos in our kitchens, that’s often where the ride ends. Well, no more, we say. The tomatillo is a flavorful, versatile ingredient that is ...

These quick pickles make a great snack on their own, or serve them as an interesting garnish on a bloody mary. 1 quart tomatillos, husks removed, cored, washed and quartered Instructions: Heat the ...

For anyone unfortunate enough to have grown up without them, tomatillos might seem tough to approach. They hide inside a papery cloak and tend to hang out in the quietest corners of produce sections ...

What do avocados, chocolate and chia seeds have in common? They are popular foods that have roots in ancient Aztec and Mayan cultures. If you haven’t already discovered them, it’s time to add ...

Tomatillos are fun, Gloria! So much so that Mother Nature puts them in her own special gift wrap, a husk that’s a little strange to some, but also quite beautiful. “Some people do find it intimidating ...

Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army's defeat of the French army in a battle on that date — May 5 — in 1862. The holiday also happens to coincide with the start of the season for fresh ...

Pizza gets a decidedly south-of-the-border makeover in this tomatillo- and chorizo-topped version. 1 (14-ounce) ball of pizza dough, homemade or store-bought Instructions: If you’re using a ...