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)
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)
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)
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)
The Guerilla Gardener: Dig it Mar 22, 2008
Gaylord Herald Times - Staff Blogs. Northern Michigan Search. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Which Comes First... the Recipe or the Ingredients? Feb 27, 2008
I've also got apple compote, sweet corn, tomatillos, tomatoes and mashed potatoes in my freezer. Almost always the ingredients first for me. (Epicurious.com)
Holy mole, Angela's serves real Mexican Feb 27, 2008
Enchiladas are excellent in a green sauce of tomatillos, cilantro, and jalapenos. You can also get them topped with mole poblano, and mole, let's face it, is what you've been working toward all meal: the pinnacle of Angela's kitchen. (Boston Globe)
Lasagna de Mariscos Feb 8, 2008
Sauce Olive oil to taste 1 clove garlic, minced 1 shallot, chopped 1 bay leaf 1 sprig fresh thyme 1/2 cup white wine 1 quart heavy cream 1 pound roasted tomatillos, pureed Salt and white pepper, to taste. Filling Olive oil to taste 1 pound shrimp, 24-count, cleaned 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 pound bay scallops Salt and pepper, to taste 1 pound chorizo sausage 1 pound crab claws 2 poblano peppers, roasted and chopped Other ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) lasagna noodles Shredded cheese, to taste... (AZCentral -- Home)
Chicken Breast White Bean Chili Jan 27, 2008
Made with ground chicken breast, dried white beans, tomatillos, and mild green chilies, this easy chicken chili recipe is light and flavorful, low-fat, and low-calorie ... This unusual light chili features the delicious yet soothing flavors of ground chicken breast, white beans, mild fresh green chilies, and tangy tomatillos, which give it a surprisingly pale white-on-white color ... Look for canned tomatillos in the Latino foods section of the market or in ethnic markets. (Suite101.com)
Blazing Hot Habanero Guacamole Jan 23, 2008
4 tomatillos Extra-virgin olive oil, as needed Salt and pepper, to taste 4 avocados, peeled and pitted 3 key limes, juiced 1/2 cup white onion, diced small 2 habanero chiles, stemmed and minced 1/4 cup cilantro, minced 1 large tomato, seeded and diced small ... Place tomatillos in a roasting pan, drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper ... Chop tomatillos and add to bowl. (AZCentral -- Home)
The whole, sophisticated enchilada Dec 22, 2007
With a sweet-sour-spicy sauce made of pumpkin seeds, tomatillos, cilantro and honey, they also help teach the uninitiated that Tex-Mex food can sometimes approach sophistication ... For the mole verde Nonstick cooking oil spray, for the pan and the tortillas 14 medium tomatillos, husks removed 1/2 cup water 3 cups coarsely chopped cilantro (2 bunches) 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 2 medium jalapeno peppers, stemmed, seeded and chopped 1/2 cup honey 1/4 cup... (AZCentral -- Home)
Grill el Quetzal Dec 21, 2007
The green was made with tomatillos and jalapeos, and had a big kick to it. We started the meal with our new favorite dish, pupusas ($2 each), a cornmeal concoction resembling a thick tortilla. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Forget the Maine Nov 29, 2007
HOWARD LIPIN / Union-Tribune Lobster Ceviche at Zenbu is made with tomatillos, chiles, cilantro and lime juice. At top, a sign in the restaurant proclaims the proprietors' preference for local lobster. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
This flea market is as much about the food as the treasures Nov 3, 2007
Produce stands piled with cactus paddles, limes and tomatillos. Scattered through it all, there's the food. (The Daily Reflector)
Mexican food in Pittsburgh Oct 25, 2007
Our server's expert motions efficiently ground a little salsa verde (green salsa made from tomatillos) with avocados, serrano chile, onions, garlic and spices. Tacos ($2), a fantastic deal, are a great way to expand your culinary horizons. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Food Network chefs know what's hot on the dining scene Oct 19, 2007
I asked him what's on the menu, and he said he just got back from the local market and had found some tomatillos that he liked and baby zucchini, and we did them up with tilapia and it was outstanding. So it's trickling down. (USA Today -- Life)
Go south of the border with geese Oct 19, 2007
1 16-ounce-can tomatillos sauce or substitute enchilada sauce ... Now take the other 2 cups of the chicken broth and blend with the tomatillos, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, vinegar and chopped chilies. (Missoulian, MT)
Cure for the cookout blues Oct 3, 2007
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How To Make A Terrific Tailgate Picnic Sep 30, 2007
1 loaf crusty bread or baguette, cut into 1/2" slices for grilling or toasting For 00000110 the black bean crostini: 1 can of black beans 1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped 1 tomato, diced small 2 cloves garlic sliced 1/4 red onion, minced 1/2 tbsp cumin 1/2 tbsp ancho chile powder juice of 1 lime 4 tsp crumbled feta 2 jalapeno 00000DF6 s, sliced paper thin 1 cup white wine vinegar 1. Make pickled jalapenos a day in advance by warming vinegar in a saucepan over medium heat and pouring over sliced... (CBS News -- Early Show)
A fresh approach to food Sep 17, 2007
I planted fennel and edamame and tomatillos ... We've got tomatillos and about 15 pounds of edamame in the fridge waiting for time so I can get them in the freezer or can them or put up pickles. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Home cooks share their secrets. Sep 13, 2007
The hilly, 5-acre property she lives on today, with husband Rick, has numerous fruit trees and a sprawling vegetable patch with cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, tomatillos, melons and sunflowers. A former "brown-rice hippie," as one friend describes her, and a semi-vegetarian, Begell cooks like a Midwest farmwife who spent a few years on a commune. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Salsa with soul Sep 9, 2007
Rows of jade green tomatillos line the countertop of Robin Stover and Martha Mendez s immaculate North Albany kitchen, ready for use. Mendez works on slicing up a line of avocados, while Stover guts some jalapeno peppers, all in preparation of their renowned salsa verde. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Turkey chili packs punch of flavor Sep 5, 2007
AP photo - Fresh tomatillos are a highlight in this Green Chili recipe ... Traditional green chili often hearty, spicy blends of pork shoulder, white beans and tomatillos was out ... Some people add a jar of tomatillo salsa to take care of the hot peppers and tomatillos. (Helena Independent Record)
Salsa: Versatile, Popular, Delicious! Aug 15, 2007
Salsa verde, "green sauce": Mexican version made with tomatillos. Sauces made with tomatillos are usually cooked ... Salsa taquera, "Taco sauce": Made with tomatillos and morita chili. (CBS News)
The glamorous side of homemade tacos Jul 31, 2007
DUCK TACOS WITH CHILE-CHERRY COMPOTE 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided 1 1/2 pounds boneless duck breasts, with skin 10 dried chiles de arbol 6 ounces dried Bing cherries 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 5 cloves garlic, minced, divided 1/2 cup diced onion 6 tomatillos, husks removed, coarsely chopped 8 small corn tortillas Finely chopped fresh cilantro for garnish ... Add the tomatillos and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt ... Cover and continue to cook about 8 to 10 minutes, stirring... (AZCentral -- Home)
The new grill masters Jul 11, 2007
Among her favorites are grilled veggie sandwiches, turkey burgers stuffed with blue cheese, and a sauce made from charred tomatillos ... kosher salt, or coarse sea salt Freshly ground black pepper For the sauce: 1 jalapeno 4 poblano peppers 8 tomatillos, paper husks removed 1 small yellow onion, peeled and left whole 2 garlic cloves 1 tbsp ... On a hot grill, char the jalapeno, poblanos, tomatillos and onion until evenly blistered on all sides. (Montana Standard, MT)
Roasting Techniques Jun 20, 2007
Be warned: This technique may make a bit of a mess for vegetables like tomatoes and tomatillos ... This technique is best for tomatoes and tomatillos. (Suite101.com)
Roasting Vegetables Jun 20, 2007
Here is a quick guide to how to roast the most common Latin ingredients for all of your favorite recipes: peppers, chilies, tomatoes, tomatillos, and garlic ... Tomatoes and Tomatillos ... For tomatillos, make sure you peel the brown papery skin off and rinse (if it s there). (Suite101.com)
Notes from the underground Jun 17, 2007
This summer's garden volunteers are the sprawling bush tomatoes in the herb bed (a third incarnation of a crenellated cherry that Jack grew several years back), a thicket of tomatillos in the same bed as I had moved all last year's volunteers into, asparagus coming up between the bricks of the garden paths, celery appearing in the leek bed and strawberry boxes, potatoes in the salad garden where I'd never planted potatoes before, peanuts in the tomato bed (there had been peanuts in that bed in... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Foodie Q & A Jun 9, 2007
It has to have habaneros, tomatillos and chipotle peppers. What's the most expensive meal you've ever eaten. (Fresno Bee)
Best teen chef shares winning recipes May 10, 2007
Make Tomatillo Pesto: Blend together the tomatillos, pine nuts, basil and garlic. Drizzle in 2 ounces oil slowly while blending and set aside for the pork. (North County Times)
Serving the fruits of their labours May 8, 2007
Great, except no peppers or tomatillos were going to shine around here. Siberian Tundra was maybe the cuisine we were after. (Globe and Mail)
Del Norte Latinos share family recipes May 3, 2007
Fry the chiles in a litt oil, then boil them with the husked tomatillos and dried shrimp. After it's blended, saute the sauce. (Daily Triplicate)
Halibut recipes Mar 15, 2007
2 medium tomatillos, husked, rinsed, coarsely chopped. 1/4 cup fresh orange juice. (Anchorage Daily News)
• HPV vaccine mandate is a bad ideaLifeImpress your guests with a simple and satisfying brunch Mar 7, 2007
Salsa: 2 medium tomatoes, cored and diced medium red onion, diced red bell pepper, chopped 2 small tomatillos, husks removed, cored and diced (a green, tomato-like vegetable found in some large supermarket produce sections and all Hispanic food markets) (optional) yellow bell pepper, chopped 1 jalape;o pepper, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 bunch cilantro leaves and some stems, chopped cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes) cup olive oil 1 teaspoon kosher or sea salt 1 teaspoon fresh... (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)
PriceRite comes to Pawtucket Feb 24, 2007
That's what we strive for," Hawkins said. With shelves still being stocked, some of the more-ethnic items already arrayed in the produce department, which is 20-25 percent of the store and generally priced about 30 percent below the big chains, Hawkins said, include sugar cane, coconuts, plantains, choyote squash, papayas, yucca, tomatillos, fuzzy squash, daikun, lotus roots, Thai and Chinese eggplant, Chinese ochre, and a wide array of peppers, among many others. The store does not stock... (Pawtucket Times, RI)
These chili peppers are hot and old Feb 22, 2007
" It didn't take much detective work to determine that the starch grains were indeed from hot peppers. The grains had a unique shape like a jelly doughnut squished in the middle from both sides, she said so they were easy to identify. In all, the researchers found them in samples from seven sites from about 500 to 6,000 years ago. The 6,000-year-old site is in Ecuador, which is not thought to be an area where peppers were domesticated, so even older civilizations elsewhere had developed... (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Tex Mex Dinner Feb 13, 2007
4 ounces tomatillos, husked, rinsed and quartered ... Combine broth, 1/2 cup onion, tomatillos, jalape;o and garlic in medium saucepan. (Suite101.com)
Try a culinary cruise Feb 9, 2007
He talked enthusiastically about different kinds of chiles, lemons and limes; about what tomatillos are (a distant relative of the tomato but with a papery outer skin); and, mainly, about his appreciation of home cooking and about his comfortable melding of traditional Mexican and Asian ingredients. His presentation and his recipes made me eager for the hands-on class, and I was thrilled to score the last of the 12 slots. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Growers ready for run on avocados Feb 1, 2007
Spiegel's recipe calls for six medium tomatillos, husked and rinsed, and only one large avocado. She puts the ingredients, including two scallions, a diced serrano chile, a clove of garlic, a tablespoon of oil, some chopped cilantro, fresh lime juice and salt and pepper into a blender and blends until it's smooth. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Guacamole with Tomatillos Jan 30, 2007
This guacamole dip is made with heart-healthy avocados, nutrient-rich tomatillos, cilantro and red chili peppers ... 5 tomatillos, husks removed and washed ... In a blender or food processor, pulse tomatillos, cilantro and chili peppers until smooth. (Suite101.com)
Farmers See Growing Ethnic Veggie Market Jan 29, 2007
Farmers would produce potentially more profitable vegetables like bok choy, tomatillos and bitter gourd that can be successfully grown in their own local markets. Gourmet consumers and specialty food stores are also interested in ethnic produce. (Herald Sun)
FOOD INDUSTRY: Sales of cilantro, other ethnic vegetables up as immigrant influx continues Jan 29, 2007
Farmers would produce potentially more profitable vegetables, such as tomatillos and bitter gourd, that can be grown in their local conditions. Gourmet consumers and specialty food stores are also interested in ethnic produce. (USA Today -- Money)
Ethnic Vegetable Market Growing Jan 29, 2007
" Today, the American public may not recognize Chinese eggplant's long, slender purple shape, or aji dulce - small, colorful sweet peppers - two vegetables commonly used in Asian and Hispanic cooking. But farmers have recognized demographic trends that show a change in the consumer base, said Bill Sciarappa, a Rutgers University agricultural extension agent with a doctorate in economic entomology and agricultural pest management. "Today's niche market is the future mainstream market," he said.... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
In recipes, canola oil can be used instead of vegetable oil Jan 24, 2007
I have collected several recipes, some of which call for tomatillos. Are tomatillos the same thing as tomatoes ... A: Tomatillos, which are often called Mexican green tomatoes, resemble the small green tomatoes we are familiar with. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Slow down for home-cooked meal Jan 24, 2007
1 (28-ounce) can tomatillos, drained ... Add tomatillos and stock and bring to a boil. (The Daily Reflector)
