Here's an original and tasty side dish: cassava fries! This versatile and tasty tuber is a culinary treasure in Latin America, where it is enjoyed in a wide variety of forms such as breads, arepas, ...

I got a note from my editor at TakePart a few weeks ago. He told me about a new movie Participant Media has coming out called The Hundred Foot Journey, which is about an Indian family running a ...

Peel the cassava and cut it into French fry-sized pieces. Rinse the cassava pieces under cold water to remove any excess starch. In a large pot or deep fryer, heat the oil. Once the oil is hot, ...

These healthy baked yuca fries are bursting with flavor! After baking, the yuca (or cassava) fries are tossed in fresh parsley, parmesan cheese, and truffle oil. You want to boil your yuca fries first ...

Cassava root is a staple in African and Latin-American cooking that’s gaining traction in the States. Try these yuca recipes. Out of nowhere, Americans have found cassava. Also called yuca, cassava is ...

It’s a large plate, draped with a plantain leaf, atop which sits a stunning variety of foods. There are rice and stewed pinto beans, and potatoes. The rice is topped with a fried egg, encircled on one ...

What’s a burger without a side of starch-y goodness? Lucky for us, they aren’t all French. These delicious fry dishes are great with a sandwich or, in some cases, big enough to be meals on their own.