Looking like green tomatoes wearing papery jackets, tomatillos are little powerhouses with their bright, tart, herbaceous flavor and acidic punch. A staple in Mexican and Guatemalan cuisines, the ...

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 ...

You say to-MAY-to, I say to-MA-to, but how do you say tomatillo, and what are they? Are they green tomatoes? How do they taste, where do you find them, and how are they different from regular tomatoes ...

If you’ve never used tomatillos before, just run out and get a pound or two. They’re pretty inexpensive, especially in local Mexican markets, and they should keep for at least a week. Avoid like a pit ...