If you’ve ever breezed through Costa Rica’s Puntarenas province looking for that must-have “one thing,” it’s likely you know who James Tancrell is. No? How about Jimmy T’s? Yup, we thought so. Fun ...

Mashed, baked, roasted or fried, plantains are to many Latin and African food cultures as potatoes are to our American tables. Similar to a banana, but bigger and starchier, plantains or “cooking ...

Heat the oven to 200 F. Using a mortar and pestle or garlic press, crush the garlic and place in a small bowl. Add 2 teaspoons of salt, the pepper and oregano. Stir in the juice and olive oil. Set ...

This mojo Italian Cubano sandwich is a delightful fusion of flavors, combining the savory taste of marinated pork with the freshness of herbs and spices. The addition of fried plantains with a mojo ...

Fried plantain chips, sometimes called ''Cuban potato chips,'' are delicious paired with traditional mojo dipping sauce. If you can't find naranja agria (sour orange juice), substitute a blend of 1 ...