While bananas and plantains have their differences, one thing remains the same: as they ripen they both turn from green to yellow (and eventually brown and black) and become sweeter. You may already ...

It’s perfect for a cosy night in or a hearty family dinner. This dish combines the sweet, rich flavours of ripe plantain with the savoury goodness of a well-seasoned broth. Whether you're a seasoned ...

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 ...

When I was a kid, my only exposure to plantains came when my dad thinly sliced and fried up a batch of green ones to make homemade plantain chips. They were rough-hewn: mostly crisp but still a little ...

Plantain is a magnificent tropical fruit and a staple ingredient in West African cuisine. It’s often associated with the banana, the main difference being it contains more starch and fewer sugars.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- If you've ever walked past the plantains in the supermarket and said: "I love to eat these, but I don't know how to cook them," you're in the right place. The owner of Amy's ...

If your local supermarket is anything like mine, there’s a huge display of bananas. And right next to it, there’s a much smaller shelf devoted to plantains. It’s very easy to be in the fruit mind-set, ...