Butternut squash, plantain, yam & sweet potato soup is perfect for a Thanksgiving table. Here's how to make it.

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 ...

This recipe originally appeared in the November 2018 issue. For our November 2018 “Feast Around the World” feature, we asked five of the state’s top chefs to create festive meals to serve this season.

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Layering slices of fried, sweet, caramelized ripe plantains in your sandwich is a game changer. Try it once and you may find yourself never wanting a sandwich without it. Fried ripe plantain is ...

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It’s perfect for a cosy night in or a hearty family dinner. This dish combines the sweet, rich flavours of ripe plantain with the savoury goodness of a well-seasoned broth. Whether you're a seasoned ...