First things first: Decide if you need unripe or ripe plantains. If you want them to be sticky and caramelized when cooked—like maduros, which are sweet, ripe plantains fried in oil—you’ll need to buy ...

Growing up, my favorite side dish to eat was fried sweet plantains. My mom would make it often for my family, and my siblings and I would fight over them, causing her to end up frying more. In my ...

Plantains are such an underutilized food, but they're so delicious! This dish pairs my love of everything jerk with one my favorite comfort foods: pancakes. Ripe plantain, nutmeg and jerk blend ...

If you see a plantain in your kitchen, what’s on the menu? Plantain fufu, pasteles, rellenitos de plátano, tostones, mole de plátano, mofongo are just a few of the dishes that come to mind. So many ...

These high-protein fall recipes will keep you fuller and warmer for longer as we head into the chilly autumn season ...

Heat olive oil in 10" paella pan over medium heat. Add chicken and spread in even layer. Season with salt. Cook on both sides ...

Google is not your friend when searching for "authentic" plantain recipes and reliable information. But your retired Spanish-teacher mom and Colombian exchange sister definitely rank at the top of the ...

This recipe presents a creative twist on traditional akara by incorporating ripe plantains for a sweet and savory flavor profile. Crispy on the outside yet soft and flavorful inside, these fritters ...

If you’ve ever breezed through Costa Rica’s Puntarenas province looking for that must-have “one thing,” it’s likely you know who James Tancrell is. No? How about Jimmy T’s? Yup, we thought so. Fun ...

First thing’s first: Decide if you need unripe or ripe plantains. If you want them to be sticky, caramelized and sweet—like you would when making maduros—you’ll need to buy them ripe, or buy them ...