I was a little intimidated the first time I saw a tomatillo at the farmers market. At first, I thought they were unripe green tomatoes, but the farmer explained that tomatillos are a unique ingredient ...

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 ...

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 ...