Banana leaves have been an essential part of cooking in tropical regions for centuries. While they’re not eaten, they are widely valued for their role as natural wrappers and subtle flavour enhancers ...

Sweet and glutinous rice flour give this playful Filipino-American dessert a chewy interior full of banana flavor. Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 9- x 5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray; set aside.

In this variation of Thai kai hor bai toey, which traditionally calls for pandan leaves, banana leaves are used to insulate the chicken pieces as they cook. In this recipe, thin strips of banana leaf ...