Plantain Empanadas

Plantains are a favorite of mine. They’re also still cheap at this time. Why not use them for simple meals that are nutritious and a healthy carb that’s fiber rich and will keep you regular!   Plantain tortillas   Ingredients   2  green...

Plantain, a story and recipe.

As my last post pointed out, I'm taking my summer break in Puerto Lopez, Ecuador, made famous by Anthony Bourdain, but also home to a new restaurant started by my own familia. Namely my wife and her brother. I'm here to help open it. From one kitchen...

Mangú

When I was a kid, bananas were always yellow and sweet. But in my 30 years working alongside Latin American cooks and traveling to my wife's homeland of Ecuador, I have learned lots about bananas, especially the versatility of the plantain, the starchier and less...