Use red snapper or another firm fish. (The NOLA.com/The Times-Picayune archive) As noted here last week, Times-Picayune food writers have offered recipes using an ...

In the beautiful economy of the forest -- or the urban backyard garden -- leaves are nature’s brilliant cookware. Banana leaves can be cut down to make plates or unfurled into wrappers perfect for ...

Every party needs a centerpiece, and a whole grilled fish is one of Standard International hotel group creative director Angela Dimayuga’s favorites. When it’s wrapped in banana leaves and ...

Whisk together coconut oil, lemon juice, chile powder, coriander, ginger-garlic paste, salt, pepper, and turmeric in a large bowl. Add fish, and turn to fully coat. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour. Heat ...

Sturdy and sustainable, full of fragrance and flavor, banana leaves can steam, roast, bake and more. Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Margaret Monroe Dickey / Prop Styling by Christina Daley After an ...

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In this 2010 file photo, Boy Scout Ryan Vedros,13, plants donated banana trees to beautify the garden at Holy Name of Mary Church in Algiers. Vedros was working on his Eagle Scout community project.

Head to tropical parts of the globe, and you'll find large banana leaves sold for culinary applications. Used in a diverse ...

This dish looks amazing cooked and served in its banana leaf wrap - and it tastes even better. Preheat the oven to 200°C/gas 6. Cut the banana leaves into four 24cm (9½in) squares, and soften them by ...

She stuffs a whole fish with dill, seals the opening with banana leaves and bakes the fish in sea salt. "The leaf prevents the salt from getting in the fish and also flavors it very nicely," she ...

Leaf-wrapping is a cooking technique that traps steam, tenderizes the food, and infuses it with subtle aromas and flavors unique to the plant ...