Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Plantains hung up in a market. - Pernandi Imanuddin/Shutterstock "If the plantains are fully ripened, I recommend deep frying them ...

Perfect for a light lunch or dinner, this salad builds itself around hearty wild rice mix and fried ripe plantains. You'll mix in black beans for extra protein and corn and bell pepper for sweetness, ...

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

Plantain porridge is a classic Nigerian dish that warms the soul and brings a smile to any face. It’s perfect for a cosy night in or a hearty family dinner. This dish combines the sweet, rich flavours ...

The process of ripening fruits and vegetables can be so tricky sometimes. Either the delicious fruit you couldn't wait to try is overripe and gross in a blink of an eye, or you're waiting an eternity ...

Grilling plantains is actually "idiot-proof," according to chef Douglas Rodriguez, the godfather of Nuevo Latino cuisine. Plantains, which are like bananas' starchier cousin, have a "natural, earthy, ...

A let’s-get-a-few-friends-together soiree begs for party snacks with a few surprise ingredients -- bite-size turnovers that have personality and that go down perfectly with either a glass of crisp, ...