The three staple crops dominating modern diets – corn, rice and wheat – are familiar to Americans. However, fourth place is held by a dark horse: cassava. While nearly unknown in temperate climates, ...

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, ...

A new cassava workshop at the Cayo Levantado Resort in the Dominican Republic will highlight the history of the root vegetable and enable guests to bake their own cassava bread. Photo Credit: Cayo ...