On top of this, the parade of banana leaf dishes at Southern Spice provides an excellent introduction to South Indian cuisine. Southern Spice Indian Restaurant, 15651 Hawthorne Blvd., Lawndale ...

Banana leaf plants make for relatively easy-going and forgiving houseplants as long as you find the right spot in the home for them. As tropical plants native to Asia, ...

Place 3-inch-wide banana leaf strips crosswise over bottom and sides of loaf pan, overlapping as needed to completely line bottom of pan. Make sure leaf ends extend over sides by 1 to 2 inches.