Bananas Foster

Okay, not a particularly healthy recipe - BUT, it is a dessert recipe that uses fruit, so we'll let it slide. It's also on my list for today's chosen Mardi Gras recipes. I'm sure this recipe (from allrecipes.com) will impress at your next dinner party. And the best part - it's super easy to make! Enjoy!
Bananas Foster

• 1/4 cup butter
• 2/3 cup (dark) brown sugar
• 3 1/2 tbsp rum (*or 1/2 tbsp rum extract mixed with 3 tbsp water)
• 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 3 bananas, peeled and sliced lengthwise and crosswise
• 1/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts (*optional)
• vanilla ice cream

1. In a large saucepan over med heat, melt butter. Stir in sugar, run, vanilla and cinnamon.

2. As soon as mixture begins to bubble, place banans and walnuts in pan. Cook until bananas are just warm, about 1 minute.

3. Serve immediately over vanilla ice cream. ENJOY!