In a medium saucepan, cook the plantains in 3 cups boiling water until soft but not mushy, about 20 to 25 minutes. Peel. In a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, beat the plantains with 3/4 cup of ...

But how did platano power get to become a symbol of national pride in baseball? In the high-stakes world of international baseball, symbols of national pride usually involve flags or anthems. The ...

In my continuing quest to check out every local eatery claiming it's the "home of" some specialty, I tried chivo y mangu at Punta Cana in Palmer Square. Goat stew and mashed green plantains, aka chivo ...

Born and raised in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, Carlos Garcia learned how to cook at an early age by watching his mother and grandmother. He later attended culinary school to sharpen his cooking skills. In ...

Mary and Frank Carroz opened La Casa Latina in Augusta, offering a diverse Latin American menu and grocery store.