Roasting ripe plantains is a delicious way to enjoy this sweet and savory treat. 1. Preheat your oven. 2. Peel the ripe plantains and cut them into diagonal slices or chunks. 3. If desired, lightly ...

When we are looking for a different alternative to the traditional appetizers, without wanting to invest too much time in the kitchen or make too much effort, there is no better option than these ...

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 ...

Sauce: Remove seeds from jalapeño peppers, coarsely cut and place in a blender or food processor. Coarsely cut the cilantro, including stems and leaves, and add to the peppers. Add water, garlic, lime ...

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 ...

Every starch has its secrets. Here’s what makes plantains so exceptional. By Yewande Komolafe Starches — legumes, tubers, grains, to name a few — are a motley bunch. But one thing they share is how ...

It’s 2022, and banana bread is so lockdown 2020. But platanos upside down cake? That will never get old. As someone who always keeps yellow platanos, or plantains, handy on my kitchen counter or in my ...

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 ...