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 ...

Discover a delightful twist on classic burritos with my Bean Burritos with Boiled Plantain Bananas recipe. This mouthwatering dish features tender plantain bananas combined with flavorful refried ...

PROCESS: Add the frozen banana chunks to the bowl of a food processor. Process on low until the consistency is similar to soft-serve. Once the frozen bananas are smooth, don't overprocess or the "ice ...

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 ...

You’re daydreaming about whipping up your famous banana bread while grocery shopping. You make a beeline to the produce section and pick up what looks like the thickest, biggest banana you’ve ever ...

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 ...

Plantains and bananas may look similar, but they have distinct differences in taste, texture, and cooking uses. Both are ...

Bananas are inexpensive, available year-round, and can be bought almost everywhere (yup, even in your gas station quick mart). Plus, they are good for you with loads of magnesium and potassium. When ...

Bananas are sweet, soft, and usually eaten raw, while plantains are starchier, firmer, and typically cooked. Bananas are great for quick energy and snacking; plantains offer more fiber and starch, ...

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 ...