Mayra joined Mercedes in the kitchen to show us how to make Churrasco, chimichurri and tostones at home. This traditional dish is not only packed with flavor but it so simple, the whole family can do ...

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 ...

If you see a plantain in your kitchen, what’s on the menu? Plantain fufu, pasteles, rellenitos de plátano, tostones, mole de plátano, mofongo are just a few of the dishes that come to mind. So many ...

Food Network chef Sunny Anderson really does live up to her name. Watch her cooking on the foodie cable channel and it’s tough not to get caught up in her enthusiasm for whatever she’s got sizzling, ...

Dear SOS: The shrimp tostones appetizer at Cafe Verde in Pasadena is delicious, unique and addictive. I’ve taken several out-of-town guests to enjoy the dish, and they all rave as well! I would love ...

Starter: Patacones are a real delicacy straight from Latin America! This Colombian specialty is made from plantains that are double-fried to obtain a crispy exterior and a super-soft interior. You can ...

I ate tostones for the first time around 15 years ago. They were amazing, and I was even given some pointers and tips so I could make the dish on my own in my own kitchen. More recently, my former ...

In Ecuador, says Reynaldo Riera, plantain is the breakfast of champions. “You peel it, deep-fry it for four or five minutes, slice it in half lengthwise and put a slice of provolone or queso blanco in ...