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 ...

It's easy to confuse bananas with plantains at the grocery store. After all, plantains are a member of the banana family Musaceae. At first glance, it's clear that these two are family members.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

In this episode of In the Kitchen with Matt, I will show you how to eat plantains. This easy baked plantain recipe is one way ...

Plantain fufu is a staple food in West Africa, where it is eaten with soups and stews. The dish is prepared by boiling green ...