If you see a plantain in your kitchen, what’s on the menu? Plantain fufu, pasteles, rellenitos de plátano, tostones, mole de plátano, mofongo are just a few of the dishes that come to mind.

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This fall and winter, opt for the less expected (but just as delicious) plantain tarte tatin from Paola Velez’s new cookbook, Bodega Bakes: Recipes for Sweets and Treats Inspired by My Corner Store.

Asian cuisine, try these jammy plantains and black beans in charred poblano sauce for filling high-fiber tacos.

If you like both bread pudding and plantains, you might want to give this recipe a try. Read more: 13 Simple Tricks To Pick ...