It’s a woody shrub native to South America with a starchy tuberous root. It provides an important source of carbohydrates in certain regions, although it’s not high in protein or essential vitamins.

National Tapioca Day, celebrated every June 28, is an excellent opportunity for tapioca lovers everywhere to celebrate and enjoy the delicious carb. For those who aren't familiar with tapioca, it's a ...

The secret to perfect homemade tapioca pudding? Patience — and plenty of whole milk. Vanilla bean paste and vanilla extract are both products made from vanilla beans that impart vanilla flavor, but ...

This is my way of combining two things I love, tapioca and peach pie filling, in a dessert whose elements can be prepared in advance and assembled at the last minute. It’s layered like a parfait, ...

Some think of it as a cheap diner dessert. Others might put it in the category of baby food. But anyone who’s tasted tapioca pudding made fresh with milk, eggs and vanilla call it just plain delicious ...

Properties: Tiny and hard when uncooked and large, sticky and chewy when cooked. Flavor: They are flavorless but tend to take on any other flavors you are cooking with. Uses: Desserts like pudding, ...