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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...

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

EDITORS: NO PHOTO this week. () —By Carole KotkinMcClatchy Newspapers(MCT)Summer means serious grilling for many of us. Stores are filled with all sorts of barbecue gizmos and gadgets, but I think ...

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 one of the oldest cooking techniques, prized not only for its practicality but also for the way it transforms food. When food is encased in a leaf and exposed to heat—whether through ...