Banana bread is an obsession for chef and cookbook author Robin Miller. And after 25 years, she's cracked the code. Here's how to make a perfect loaf.

Banana bread is an obsession for chef and cookbook author Robin Miller. And after 25 years, she's cracked the code. Here's how to make a perfect loaf.

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.