Kim Fay is the author of Communion, about her travels in Vietnam. Her sister, who took the pictures in the book, has a recipe for a Banana Flower Salad (below). Hear Kim on Good Food tomorrow. Here’s ...

Indian kitchens are full of ingredients that are drawn from nature, and flowers hold a special place among them. They have long been part of both festive and daily cooking, often chosen for their ...

While it’s far less common than banana fruit, the flower of a particular banana species is edible and considered a delicacy. Preparing banana flower for cooking is a bit like unwrapping a present. You ...