Bananas Foster

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I recall being wined and dined at a particular posh restaurant in Houston and having Bananas Foster for dessert each time as it was the recommended dessert. This is not the same recipe but I have found that this one is even better! A true treat for the ultimate romantic.

Ingredients:

• 1 Teaspoon butter
• 1 Teaspoon sugar
• 1 1/2 Small bananas, thinly sliced
• 1 Teaspoon rum
• 1/2 teaspoon banana liqueur
• 2 sheets phyllo dough
• Canola oil
• Vanilla ice cream

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• In a small pan, melt butter over medium heat.
• Add sugar and dissolve.
• Add bananas and cook 1 minute.
• Add rum and liqueur and cook 1 minute more.
• Remove from heat.
• On a work surface lay 1 sheet of phyllo at a time with the narrow end toward you.
• Lightly spray or brush the sheet with oil.
• Fold sheet into thirds, lengthwise, you will have formed a long strip.
• Spray again with oil.
• Spoon 3 tbsp filling onto phyllo strip, about 1 1/2 inches from the bottom and slightly to the left.
• Fold up a 1 1/2-inch flap to cover filling. Fold lower left corner of phyllo diagonally to the right side of dough to cover filling.
• Continue folding flag-style until you reach the end of the sheet.
• Repeat with remaining phyllo sheet and filling.
• Place the two turnovers onto a baking sheet lightly coated with oil. Bake 15 minutes or until golden brown.
• Serve warm with a small scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Recommendations:
As a starter we recommend the sweet bruschetta.
As a main dish we recommend the veal piccata.
As side dishes, we recommend the butter noodles and the baked tomatoes.

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