If you're new to the world of plantains, we've got everything you need to know here. And if you're a tried and true plantain fan, stick around for some new recipe ideas. Experts believe plantains ...

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 ...

If you're new to the world of plantains, we've got everything you need to know here. And if you're a tried and true plantain fan, stick around for some new recipe ideas. Experts believe plantains ...

When you conjure up images of bananas and plantains in your mind's eye — or even have a look at a pair of photos, for that matter — they are clearly quite similar. Both are elongated fruits, often ...

Starches – legumes, tubers, grains, to name a few – are a motley bunch. But one thing they share is how they strike a delicate balance between firm and plump, and, well, dried out or mealy when cooked ...

If your local supermarket is anything like mine, there’s a huge display of bananas. And right next to it, there’s a much smaller shelf devoted to plantains. It’s very easy to be in the fruit mind-set, ...

The plantain (PLAN-tin) is often confused with a banana and is nicknamed "the cooking banana." However, the far-drier plantain is not as sweet and has a starchy texture, which makes it more like a ...

WASHINGTON — The plantain (PLAN-tin) is often confused with a banana and is nicknamed “the cooking banana.” However, the far-drier plantain is not as sweet and has a starchy texture, which makes it ...