If you've ever confused a plantain for a banana, you're not alone. These two long, yellow fruits could be twins -- if one twin were a little bit bigger and starchier than the other. It's easy to ...

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 ...

Bananas come in a variety of types, each with distinct flavors and nutritional profiles. From the familiar Cavendish to the ...

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It may resemble a banana, but you're probably not going to want to gnaw on one raw. Though closely related to bananas, plantains (often called cooking bananas) more often are treated like a vegetable, ...

Every family has that one argument that resurfaces at every gathering, and if you’re from a Caribbean, Latin American or West African household, you know exactly what we’re talking about. It starts ...