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Ad Baking Stork Tate. Sweet treats: Flambe bananas that you can make this weekend. If you’re looking for a dessert that has as much excitement in the making of it as it has in eating it, then this quick recipe for flambe bananas could be just what you’re looking for.

Sweet treats: Flambe bananas that you can make this weekend

This recipe from French Caribbean food writer Vanessa Bolosier is one of many from her new cookbook Sunshine Kitchen: Delicious Creole recipes from the Heart of the Caribbean, which displays some of the island region’s best food that you can recreate at home. Flambe bananas sound a lot more complicated than they are, you just need to be sure that everyone is going to be safe when it comes to the fun “flambe” part.

It also asks for the main ingredient, plantains, which can be swapped for small bananas if you’d prefer. The dish itself is relatively quick to put together and can be whipped up in a matter of minutes, using ingredients you’re likely to already have in your kitchen. For more inspiration when it comes to dessert and sweet treat ideas, take a look at the previous recipes in this series here. Amazing trick! Look what happens when you prick a needle into a banana! – Good to know this. Banana and dulce de leche crumble. Ingredients 80g (2¾oz) plain (all-purpose) flour (or use wholemeal or spelt) 40g (1½oz) light brown soft or demerara sugar pinch of salt 100g (3½oz) cold unsalted butter, diced 30g (1oz) rolled oats 4 large ripe bananas, peeled and thickly sliced 120g (4¼oz) dulce de leche 30g (1oz) roasted hazelnuts, roughly chopped (optional) double (heavy) cream, ice cream or crème fraîche, to serve Method Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan/350°F/Gas Mark 4.

Banana and dulce de leche crumble

Make the crumble topping. Combine the flour, sugar, pinch of salt and butter in a large bowl. This recipe is an extract from 'Home Cookery Year: Four Seasons, Over 200 Recipes for All Possible Occasions', available to buy here. Brunei Pisang Goreng {Deep Fried Bananas} Today's post is from my friend Stacy of Food Lust People Love.

Brunei Pisang Goreng {Deep Fried Bananas}

I was so excited that she and I had the chance to meet in person this May when I was in Dubai. Stacy graciously escorted me around to show me some of the sights and delivered me to the airport. I was excited when she chose to share this banana recipe as it's one of the things I discovered from a street vendor in old Dubai. Basically, they're delicious! You can connect with Stacy on her blog, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Perhaps it’s sacrilegious to say but even as a non-Muslim, Ramadan in Brunei was my favorite month.

As the beating of the beduk – a local drum – marks the end of fasting for the day, cannons reverberate with a healthy boom so no one will mistake that it is time for sungkai, the meal to break the fast. Headnote: Just ripe bananas dipped in a thick batter are deep-fried till golden, creating a crispy outside and a soft sweet inside – a truly delectable treat. Ingredients. Fried chicken with banana fritters. Food waste is an issue that’s been brought into sharper focus during the last few months.

Fried chicken with banana fritters

But while it’s important to make changes to your lifestyle where you can, it’s essential that you enjoy the results, too! These recipes make brilliant use of storecupboard items, trimmings and produce that might be past their best, while creating a delicious meal at the same time. A great way to tackle food waste head-on is to make a list before you do your weekly shop. Taking stock of what’s in the cupboard, fridge and freezer will allow you to work with what’s already there, rather than buying things you don’t need. Get creative: half a pack of lentils? You may think veg trimmings belong in the bin, but carrot peel, outer green leaves, cabbage cores and the like are full of flavour! Lettuce & mint soup (V) This is a great use for the limp lettuce at the back of the fridge! Serves 4 • Ready in 20 mins THE METHOD: Heat 1 tbsp Co-op olive oil to medium-high. Overnight breakfast strata Tips & tricks. Frozen Banana Bites ~ (never home)maker.

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Frozen Banana Bites ~ (never home)maker

Be sure to check out the new Banana Bites FAQs post answering some of the most frequently asked questions for the best results and fun variations! I'm the kind of person who cannot go through even one day without consuming at least two servings of chocolate. OK. Maybe I've survived before with just one (possibly zero if my peanut butter intake was high enough that day). The point is, I'm addicted to desserts. Last night, as per usual, I was craving my daily dose . . . with no treats to munch on. (Source) Truth time: It was like 9:30 PM, when I usually start turning in. What you'll need . . . 2 large bananas1/4 to 1/3 cup vegan chocolate chips1/4 to 1/3 cup natural peanut butterUnsweetened coconut flakes Method . . .Set out a large plate or bowl with a piece of parchment or wax paper on it.Cut up the bananas into good-sized chunks. Want another way to enjoy frozen bananas, chocolate, and peanut butter? Try the Ultimate Vegan Ice Cream!