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 ...

The plantain (PLAN-tin) is often confused with a banana and is nicknamed "the cooking banana." However, the far-drier plantain is not as sweet and has a starchy texture, which makes it more like a ...

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 ...

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 ...

Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it with oil or butter. Pour small amounts of batter onto the ...

The plantain (PLAN-tin) is often confused with a banana and is nicknamed "the cooking banana." However, the far-drier plantain is not as sweet and has a starchy texture, which makes it more like a ...

The plantain (PLAN-tin) is often confused with a banana and is nicknamed “the cooking banana.” However, the far-drier plantain is not as sweet and has a starchy texture, which makes it more like a ...

When we're hungry and in a rush, many of us reach for that curvy tropical friend, the banana. The fruit, rich in potassium and vitamin C, has filled the bellies of the ravenous since ancient times, ...