“Is that salsa?” one of my cooks asked as I pulled a steaming tray of blistered tomatoes out of the oven. It could be, but that was not what I was going for. I’ve always been fascinated by how ...

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, ...