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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

This is an installment of NPR's ongoing Cook Your Cupboard, a food series about improvising with what you have on hand. Have a food that has you stumped? Submit a photo and we'll ask chefs about our ...