Try this comforting plantain lasagna shepherd’s pie, a delicious twist on a classic favorite. Layers of savory meat, creamy mashed plantains, and melted cheese create a hearty, flavorful dish perfect ...

For centuries, plantains have been used as a staple food in tropical and subtropical regions from West Africa to Latin America. Their versatility lies in the fact that they can be eaten at any stage ...

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 ...

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 ...