What can I do with ripe bananas besides putting them in cereal or a smoothie?”
Best thing I know, if they’re ripe but not boozy, is to have some ice-cream to hand already in its dishes. Then cut the bananas into slices, fry them gently in butter until they’re cooked and soft but the butter hasn’t turned brown. Get the dishes out of the fridge because this needs to go quickly to table: then pour a decent liqueur over the bananas and set light to it (it won’t hurt, I promise, and keep stirring until all the flames have gone) Good liqueurs to use: the classic is rum, you could also use Tia Maria or whatever appeals to your taste (not whisky, and please not gin – painful memory from family party). You can do the same thing with tinned cherries -drained – quite spectacular, classic dish called Cherries Jubilee. I made banana chutney when I had a glut and it was delicious, but I’ve lost the recipe – worth trying to find it. Also, I love fried bananas served with ham or bacon as part of breakfast. Kids often love mashed banana sandwiches. I hope someone gives you a reci
