OK, you've got some bananas that are turning ripe. How do you make bananas foster?
INGREDIENTS:
2 bananas, halved lengthwise and sliced in half
3 Tbl. butter
5 Tbl. brown sugar
2 Tbl. Meyers rum
2 Tbl. Banana liquor
1 tsp. lime juice
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
4 crepes (see recipe)
COOKING INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Heat one tablespoon of butter in a small sauté pan over medium heat.
2. When sizzling subsides, add bananas flat side down, and cook until golden brown, about 1 to 2 minutes.
3. Turn bananas and cook another minute.
4. Remove bananas from pan and set aside. Add the butter, rum, banana liquor, lime, vanilla and cinnamon. Cook, stirring constantly until mixture is smooth and shiny. Set aside.
5. Place four crepes on a flat surface and divide bananas between them. Fold crepes over and transfer to a plate.
6. Pour sauce over and sprinkle with powdered sugar and cocoa powder. Garnish with thinly sliced bananas and fresh mint.