Tomatillo Cilantro Chicken Soup Nov 23, 2009
Delicous Soup With The Tasty Zing of Tomatillos. Tangy tomatillos, peppery cilantro, rich garlic, and and just a hint of sweet ginger make this a better than average chicken soup ... Tomatillos are covered by a thin, parchment like husks which must be removed before it can be used. (Suite101.com)
* A White House chef who wears two hats Nov 8, 2009
And when hes not sauteing fish for the first family or tending tomatillos in the White House garden, he is pondering the details of child nutrition legislation, funding streams for the school lunch program and the best tactics to fight childhood obesity. Part chef and part policy wonk, he is reinventing the role of official gastronome in the executive mansion. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Who is Gillettes top chili chef? Oct 23, 2009
Jeaneen Dryden, sponsored by the Campbell County Chamber of Commerce, uses fresh tomatillos. Erin Frye, sponsored by CE., had her peppers roasted locally. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Vegetable enchiladas Oct 18, 2009
pound tomatillos, halved ... On a baking sheet, broil the tomatillos and poblanos cut-sides-down until the skins blacken, about 9 minutes, rotating the pan after 4 minutes ... Cool, then remove as much skin as possible from poblanos (leave tomatillos intact). (Boston Globe)
Burlington Children's Garden Vandalized Oct 15, 2009
Tomatillos, mums, and other vegetables and flowers the students planted were torn up from the roots. A rock wall that volunteers had built this spring was also torn apart. (WCAX.com, VT)
Haunted dips to dive into Oct 14, 2009
1 pound tomatillos, husks removed, rinsed well and dried ... On a rimmed baking sheet, combine the tomatillos, onion slices, jalapeno and garlic cloves. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Creeped out treats Oct 14, 2009
TOMATILLO SALSA VERDE Start to finish: 15 minutes Makes 1 1/2 cups 1 pound tomatillos, husks removed, rinsed well and dried 1/2 large white onion, peeled and sliced 1 jalapeno pepper, halved lengthwise (half seeded) 2 garlic cloves (not peeled) 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro 1 1/4 teaspoons coarse salt Blue corn tortilla chips, for serving Heat the broiler. On a rimmed baking sheet, combine the tomatillos, onion slices, jalapeno and garlic cloves. (Montana Standard, MT)
A swing and a miss for Big Papi’s Grille Sep 30, 2009
We ask to sam ple all of them, and all pack a punch; the green sauce, with tomatillos and jalapenos, is particularly good. It would seem reasonable to keep bottles of all four on every table, but the sauces are served in little ramekins. (Boston Globe)
Techniques and Tips from Professional Chefs Sep 24, 2009
Two of my recent fa 00004000 vorites include , in which Chef Lynne Gigliotti shows how to safely get lobster meat out of the shell (her secret is using kitchen shears to cut through the shell) and , in which Chef Iliana de la Vega explains how to pan-roast chiles and tomatillos to make green salsa. If you haven't yet checked out , please do, and tell us your favorite tip or technique from the series. (Epicurious.com)
Why are my beans purple, Daddy? Sep 13, 2009
You can also expect purple broccoli, purple asparagus, purple tomatillos, even purple peppers to lose their purple color after cooking. Red peppers stay red, though, because carotenoids give them their red color. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
A fresh take on comfort Sep 11, 2009
Individual recipes require relatively few ingredients, shun complicated techniques and promise bold flavors conjured with elements like anchos and chipotles, lemon, lime, tomatillos, cilantro, rosemary and oregano. Valladolid immediately demotes the burrito to mere appetizer status, offering a duck-stuffed version as delicate finger food. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
A fresh take on a familiar food Sep 9, 2009
Valladolid is judicious in her demands, and seems to keep her promise of "authentic flavors without the fuss." Individual recipes require relatively few ingredients, shun complicated techniques and promise bold flavors conjured with elements like anchos and chipotles, lemon, lime, tomatillos, cilantro, rosemary and oregano. Valladolid immediately demotes the burrito to mere appetizer status, offering a duck-stuffed version as delicate finger food. (Sioux City Journal)
Chilaquiles recipe Aug 26, 2009
You can substitute tomatoes for the tomatillos to make a tomato salsa, but tomatillos, which look like small green tomatoes enclosed in a papery husk, yield a more interestingly flavored and somewhat tart sauce ... medium (1 to 1 1/4 pounds) fresh tomatillos, husked, rinsed, and quartered ... In a food processor, combine the tomatillos, chili, and garlic. (Boston Globe)
How to Make Healthy Mashed Potatoes Jul 30, 2009
"The potato belongs to the Solanaceae or nightshade family, whose other members include tomatoes, eggplants, peppers and tomatillos. They are the swollen portion of the underground stem, which is called a tuber, and is designed to provide food for the green leafy portion of the plant," says the 2009 article on potatoes by WHFood. com. (Suite101.com)
Tomato recipe: Fresh rainbow salsa Jul 27, 2009
The precise amounts of tomatoes, tomatillos and hot peppers can vary ... pound (about 6) ripe tomatillos ... Peel and rinse the tomatillos. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Top Chef Masters - Semifinal Episod... Jul 22, 2009
Chef Bayless cooks Roasted Vegetables & Mole Verde with Tomatillos, Green Chilies and Pumpkin Seeds over a Banana Leaf for 4 stars. Chef Benet takes the early lead with his Smoked Salmon Tartare with Coconut Milk and Tomato Paste Sauce, receiving 4; stars. (Suite101.com)
A guide to common tomatoes and how to use them Jul 22, 2009
The precise amounts of tomatoes, tomatillos and hot peppers can vary ... 1/2 pound (about 6) ripe tomatillos ... Peel and rinse the tomatillos. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Tomato recipes Jul 17, 2009
1 2 pound (about 6) ripe tomatillos ... Peel and rinse the tomatillos ... This is especially good if the tomatillos are not fully ripe (they should be yellow-green or purplish when ripe). (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Culinary author shares secrets Jul 15, 2009
"These recipes also provide a chance to take advantage of produce when it's at its best and not just the usual okra and peaches that are so ubiquitous in Georgia, but also daikon radishes and Chinese long beans, tomatillos, habanero peppers and Meyer lemons.". According to Krissoff, her inspiration for the book was her personal experience as a chef. (Athens Banner-Herald)
No comments posted. Jul 9, 2009
10 tomatillos without husks ... Wash and cut tomatillos into quarters Combine with peppers and remaining ingredients in blender or food processor. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
• Cilantro's flavor causes a divide among foodies Jul 8, 2009
5 tomatillos, husked, rinsed, cored and diced. 8 ounces cooked chicken breast (preferably smoked), diced. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Flavor of tomatillo adds kick to a salsa Jul 8, 2009
If you expect tomatillos to taste like tomatoes, you're in for a surprise ... Tomatillos can be used raw, but roasting intensifies flavor ... 3 fresh tomatillos, husked and very finely chopped. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Recipe: Cheese omelet with tomatillo sauce Jul 4, 2009
Make a variation on classic chile verde by using tomatillos in a sauce for a fluffy omelet made with panela cheese (a fresh Mexican cheese that softens to rich creaminess when heated) ... 1 cup peeled and diced tomatillos (about 2 large or 3 medium). (FOX61, CT)
For the 4th ---- BBQ and pasta salad rolled together Jul 2, 2009
4 tomatillos, chopped ... In a second large bowl, combine sour cream, pasta and vegetable mixture, celery, red onion, carrot and tomatillos. (North County Times)
Young farmers help community Jun 26, 2009
They planted tomatillos, cilantro and Asian greens, along with squash, eggplant, collard greens, purple beans, melons, lettuce and basil. Existing trees also produce peaches and apricots for the market. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Tomatillos are tart, with a hint of citrus flavor Jun 24, 2009
Tomatillos hail from Mesoamerica, were widely cultivated by the Aztecs, and still grow wild from southern Texas to the highlands of Guatemala ... If you expect tomatillos to taste like tomatoes, you re in for a surprise ... Tomatillos can be used raw, but roasting intensifies flavor. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Barbecue, pasta salad combine well Jun 23, 2009
4 tomatillos, chopped ... In a second large bowl, combine the sour cream, pasta and vegetable mixture, celery, red onion, carrot and tomatillos. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Top 10 taquerias/cantinas Jun 22, 2009
Owned and operated by Rob Atherholt of Crescent Moon fame, the draw here is what s wrapped: tamales enrobed Mexico City-style in corn husks and stuffed with jalapenos and queso, mole con pollo and the best puerco con salsa verde, a pulled pork in mild salsa made with tomatillos. An excellently seasoned and scrumptious carne asada taco is worth a taste, too, from chef Javier Romero, who also serves up something I hadn t tried on other area menus: a relleno taco made with a small, roasted poblano... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Flay's Grill Goes West: Fish Tacos May 29, 2009
Corn-Tomatillo Salsa 1 1/4 cups fresh corn kernels, blanched 5 large tomatillos, husked, rinsed and finely diced 1/2 small red onion, finely diced Juice of 1 fresh lime 1 tablespoon clover honey 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped Salt and freshly ground black pepper. Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and season with salt and pepper. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Sauces that make grilled food great May 20, 2009
Not much goes into them: plum tomatoes, chiles de arbol, and garlic for the red; tomatillos, jalapenos, and garlic for the green. But those ingredients are just enough to make the sauces mysteriously addictive; watch how quickly chips disappear when they are on the table. (Boston Globe)
Green salsa recipe May 20, 2009
Remove the husks from the tomatillos and scrub them. Cut tomatillos into quarters ... In a saucepan, combine the tomatillos, jalapenos, garlic, and salt. (Boston Globe)
A food writer does a little bit of belly-aching May 6, 2009
It is braised and pulled pork shoulder stewed with green tomatillos and plenty of spice, and you're invited to top it with a little dollop of sour cream. I also like to add a few shakes of whatever hot sauce they have around, usually Crystal Louisiana Hot Sauce or Valentina Salsa Picante. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Oh me oh Mayo May 5, 2009
Gastronomical treats include charred tomatillos, shrimp and chorizo quesadillas, roast pork, grilled mahi mahi tacos, chocolate coconut flan, margaritas, and sangria. A Mariachi band will serenade at your dinner table, followed by music at 9 p.m. by Rafael Alcala. (Boston Globe)
Home-grown harvest May 5, 2009
On March 20, Michelle Obama and 23 fifth-graders from Washington's Bancroft Elementary broke ground on a 1,100-square-foot White House kitchen garden, intending to grow 55 vegetables, from tomatillos to Thai basil. According to the National Gardening Association, some 9 million Americans are set to press sole to shovel and carve out a swath of what might be called the new American kitchen garden or the Liberty Plot, or Just Plain Old Common Sense Laid Out in Rows. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Thicken sauces and soups with instant potato flakes Apr 1, 2009
For example, add ground beef or shredded chicken cooked with taco seasoning, fresh jalapeno or other peppers, sliced green onions, salsa or tomatillos. I prefer the dip hot, but if serving cold, add a layer of chopped lettuce. (Athens Banner-Herald)
White House kitchen garden layout Apr 1, 2009
Among the 55 varieties of vegetables, the Obama garden will include cilantro, tomatillos and hot peppers to satisfy their love of Mexican food. And lots of greens: arugula, red romaine, green oak leaf, butterhead, red leaf and galactic lettuces. (AZCentral -- Home)
Nopalito gives regional Mexican food its due Mar 30, 2009
The sauce includes six kinds of nuts, toasted tortillas, plantains, tomatillos, chocolate, raisins or dried plums, five kinds of chiles, and spices; it's a complexity that you'd be hard-pressed to find at other restaurants. The same can be said for the posole rojo ($11), a rich chile-laden broth full of chewy hominy, pieces of stewed pork shoulder, shreds of crunchy cabbage, onions and shaved coins of watermelon radish. (San Francisco Chronicle)
The Locavore's Dilemma Mar 25, 2009
One friend confessed "utter panic" at the sight of tomatillos. When I asked another what he did with his mustard greens, he responded, straight-faced, "I take them home, put them in my refrigerator, and wait until they rot." Cabbage, kohlrabi, collards, bok choyeveryone, it seems, has their problem vegetables. (Slate)
Obamas to plant vegetable garden at White House Mar 20, 2009
The Obamas will feed their love of Mexican food with cilantro, tomatillos and hot peppers. Lettuces will include red romaine, green oak leaf, butterhead, red leaf and galactic. (International Herald Tribune)
Mexican Cuisine Moving Upscale Mar 20, 2009
Salsa Verde 1 pound tomatillos, washed 1/4 cup yellow onion, chopped 2T cilantro 1 chile Serrano 1 garlic clove, smashed. Saute the onion, Serrano, and garlic for several minutes over low heat. (CBS News -- Early Show)
They created a refuge with goodies available for donations. Feb 26, 2009
To that end, Laven says the farm will produce traditional Hispanic cooking ingredients like tomatillos and chili peppers. The couple is still working out the mechanics of distribution; they re even contemplating having our own farmers market or something where people can pick up however much (food) they need, on demand, at reduced prices, Pielenz said. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Variety can be the spice of gardens Feb 13, 2009
Like other vegetables planted from seed, tomatillos should be started indoors and then transplanted. They are normally used in salsas and add tartness to recipes. (The Augusta Chronicle)
