Tamarind can be used in sauces, drinks, desserts, marinades and so much more. (It’s also an essential ingredient in pad Thai.) But nothing beats eating it straight from the pod if you ask us. If you ...

A kitchen pantry is an ever-evolving mix of old and new, familiar and unknown. It’s a combination of the food culture in which you were raised and the one that defines you today. It could be a hybrid ...

If your desserts feel overly sweet and dense, you'll need an ingredient to balance the sugar and fat, and this acidic fruit ...

As a lover of sour lemon and lime desserts, I’m always on the lookout for other ingredients to satisfy my tangy cravings. Rhubarb, passion fruit, gooseberry and red currant all visit my kitchen when ...

Walk into almost any taqueria and you can get agua de tamarindo, a refreshingly tangy Mexican drink made from tamarind fruit. But tamarind is not just Mexican, and tamarindo is not just a drink.

Even if you don’t know it, you’re probably familiar with the distinctive tang of tamarind. A staple in South and Southeastern Asian cuisine, it’s the tangy-sweet heart and soul of a killer Pad Thai ...

Tamarind remains a bit of a mystery to most cooks in the United States, but its sweet and sour pulp is appreciated by cooks from its native range in tropical Africa to India, Mexico and beyond. The ...

This recipe, from the "Weekend-Off Diet," is healthy while still providing plenty of flavor. It's a good one to cook tonight so you won't feel guilty about all that greasy fair food you'll be eating ...

1. Pat pork racks dry with paper towels and rub oil all over the ribs. Mix smoked pecan wood rub or rub of choice with salt. Rub spice mix all over the ribs. 2. Place on a sheet pan lined with ...

Using tangy tamarind paste in place of Key lime juice gives this ultra-creamy dessert a rich, fruity depth. By Melissa Clark As a lover of sour lemon and lime desserts, I’m always on the lookout for ...