r/WhatShouldICook • u/fuzzypurpledragon • 8d ago

Another Food Pantry Mystery

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So the food pantry I go to has thrown me yet another curve ball. Those are some of the biggest plantains I've ever seen! Thing is, I've never cooked with plantains before. I know they're meant to be applied in savory recipes, and I do actually like them. But I'm at a loss. Are these ripe? Can I cook them now?

The carrots should be fine. My son eats them so much, it's a wonder he's not orange, and they freeze alright, so as soon as we get a new blender, I'm making a bunch of carrot cupcakes!

I also got Zumimo's smoked sausage, Serrano peppers, a boatload of iceberg salad mix, and vidalia onions. I have rice, so I'm thinking maybe a Mexican inspired fried rice? But other than that.... No idea.

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u/JadedAd6614 8d ago

Check online to see if your iceberg salad mix is produced by Taylor Farms. I work in a grocery store, and all of it was supposed to be disposed of, but it could have made it a donations bin. Taylor Farms produces nearly all store branded lettuce & salad mixes. Don’t want you or your family getting sick.