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A banana dessert I need to try - labradors - 10-31-2009 Of course, it's not possible to start looking through a cookbook without flipping pages and discovering other things that keep you in that book for a while. In this case, the book was the Encyclopedia of Herbs and Spices I had mentioned in the curry thread. At one point, I flipped into an area with desserts, and encountered the following: Caribbean Bananas with Ground Allspice and Ginger Serves 4 Ingredients:
Re: A banana dessert I need to try - Gourmet_Mom - 10-31-2009 Sounds good Labs! I've discovered that sometimes, setting things on fire in the kitchen CAN be fun...LOL! Re: A banana dessert I need to try - labradors - 11-01-2009 Quote: As long as it's intentional. LOL! Re: A banana dessert I need to try - chef_Tab - 11-01-2009 I think I need to try this one as well. I just love cooked bananas. Re: A banana dessert I need to try - cjs - 11-01-2009 Hmmm, I've got to look at this book closer. Sounds interesting. Re: A banana dessert I need to try - labradors - 11-01-2009 Jean, I don't think you and I have the same book - at least from other things you've mentioned about your book, before. The one I have was (despite its size) a cheapie in the discount bin at Borders (as are many of the books from this publisher), but it has been very useful, and I often forget how many interesting recipes it does have. Here is the full publication information: TITLE: The Encyclopedia of Herbs and Spices AUTHORS: Andi Clevely, Katherine Richmond, Sallie Morris and Lesley Mackley PUBLISHER: Hermes House YEAR: 1997 ISBN: 1-901289-06-0 PUBLISHER'S NOTE: Previously published as two volumes, The Complete Book of Herbs and The Spice Ingredient Cookbook. Theresa, If you like cooked bananas, try this crazy-sounding (but DELICIOUS-tasting) one my mom found in one of her old cookbooks: Sausages Baked in Bananas Serves 8 Ingredients:
Re: A banana dessert I need to try - Mare749 - 11-01-2009 I like the sound of the caribbean bananas, labs. Will have to try that one. Thanks. Re: A banana dessert I need to try - cjs - 11-01-2009 You're right, Labs, different books - I do have the one Erin mentioned. Bananas - has anyone tried Martin Yan's Asian Banana split?? Everytime someone mentions a banana dessert, I immediately think of this one - * Exported from MasterCook * FIVE-SPICE PINEAPPLE BANANA SPLIT Pineapple Topping: 8 ounces can crushed pineapple, in natural juice, undrained 1/4 cup water 1 T. sugar 1 teaspoon grated ginger root 1/4 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder ---------- 3 bananas 1 pint vanilla or coconut ice cream 1/3 cup purchased chocolate syrup 1/3 cup Zippy Ginger Syrup (See Below) Whipped cream for serving 1/2 cup glazed or roasted walnuts To make the pineapple topping, combine all the igred. in a small saucepan. Place over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the syrup thickens slightly, about 5 min. To assemble the desserts: Divide the bananas among 4 bowls. Tope each one with 1 scoop of ice cream, 1/4 of the warm pineapple topping, a few tablespoons of the chocolate and ginger syrups, and a dollop of whipped cream. Top each dessert with one-fourth of the glazed walnuts and serve. ZIPPY GINGER SYRUP This spicy syrup can be added to fresh fruit for a quick dessert, or mixed with rum for a cocktail. The cayenne pepper intensifies the ginger flavor and gives the syrup dimension. 1 cup coarsely chopped ginger 2 cups water 2 cups sugar 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper In blender, combine the ginger and 1 cup of the water. Whirl till smooth, then pour into a heavy 2-qt. pan. Add all the remaining ingred. and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, till the sugar dissolves, about 10 min. Remove from the heat, let cool, and pour thru a strainer into an airtight container. Store in frig for up to 2 months. Description: "a Martin Yan recipe from Quick and Easy Book" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Oh my, this is so good!! Re: A banana dessert I need to try - Gourmet_Mom - 11-01-2009 Odd, I know...but I don't like coconut, but love the flavor..pina coladas (sp?), ice cream, etc. That's how I know it's a texture thing. I may have to try this...sounds good. Copied and saved, as well. Thanks Jean! Re: A banana dessert I need to try - cjs - 11-01-2009 I'm not a coconut fan either -had to go look at what cocconut was called for in the recipe. have never used it. |