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 ...

This recipe originally appeared in the November 2018 issue. For our November 2018 “Feast Around the World” feature, we asked five of the state’s top chefs to create festive meals to serve this season.

Every week on the Good Food Blog we celebrate Meatless Monday by sharing a vegetarian recipe from our archives. Mark Bittman, author of How to Cook Everything and The Best Recipes in the World shared ...

Nobody can say Cuban food is healthful--not with a straight face, anyway. But there’s also no denying that it’s delicious. My friend Di discovered how good Cuban food is when she and I were in high ...

This recipe presents a creative twist on traditional akara by incorporating ripe plantains for a sweet and savory flavor ...

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 ...

Whether in stews, desserts, or side dishes, plantains are a versatile ingredient that can play star or supporting roles in just about any meal you could imagine. Green plantains have rough and starchy ...

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 ...

Two cautions about making these plantains, the traditional and ideal accompaniment to Chicken with Rice (Arroz con Pollo). One, don’t use plantains unless they are black, far riper than any banana you ...