Green plantains
1/4 c. oil

BAKED: Wash plantains. Leave in skins and place on baking sheet in a preheated 350 degree oven. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until easily pierced with a fork. Remove from oven, split the skins and season with salt and pepper, or if preferred with butter and brown sugar.

SAUTEED: Melt enough butter to coat the bottom of a heavy skillet. Peel and slice plantains and arrange in skillet. Saute slowly until golden. The flavor is delicious just like this, even without salt.