The humble tomatillo is good for so much more than salsa verde, and we have the recipes to prove it. Paul Stephen is a food writer for the Express-News. He can be reached at pstephen@express-news.net.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 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 ...

South 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 ...

It’s vibrant green and looks like a small, under-ripe tomato hidden under a delicate, paper-like husk. Peel back that wrapping to reveal firm, slightly sticky flesh with a scent faintly reminiscent of ...

Justin Chapple is a chef, recipe developer, food writer, video host, and cookbook author. In addition, he is the culinary director-at-large of Food & Wine and host of their video series, Mad Genius ...

I like to get a whole chicken and cut it up so I can play with different flavors throughout the week and not get bored eating so much chicken. So I started making this braised dish with the dark meat ...

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; add onion and turmeric. Cook, stirring, 3 minutes. Add tomatillos and okra; cook over medium-high heat, stirring until browned and vegetables begin to soften, ...

Instructions: Turn on a burner to medium-high heat. Using heatproof tongs, cook the tomatillos and jalapeños over the flame for about 5 to 8 minutes, until they are charred and tender. Add the ...

Versatile pork tenderloin has a number of admirable attributes—it’s easy to prepare (just don’t overcook it), it plays well with endless global flavors (from lemongrass to Creole mustard), and feeds a ...

Grilled tomatillo salsa is a great way to start a late summer dinner. Suzanne Koziatek I try not to say it too often but here goes: “This is the best salsa ever.” There, I said it. Try this grilled ...