And since my post, in part, is about this pink building I will be linking to Beverly at How Sweet the Sound for Pink Saturday. Thanks to both! This is a picture of Brennan's world famous restaurant in New Orleans. Brennan's was originally opened on Bourbon Street in 1945 by a New Orleans Irishman who had the dream of opening a fine French restaurant. With a passion for food and the vision of a fine restaurant, Owen Brennan created a dining establishment and experience that has become legendary. No trip to the Big Easy is complete until you have had breakfast at Brennan's. Nothing can compare to sipping milk punch in the quaint courtyard while waiting on your order of Eggs Benedict or Eggs Sardou. The crowning glory, however, comes with dessert. Yes, dessert with breakfast...now you know why this is my kind of place :). Bananas Foster is one of Brennan's most popular requests and a signature recipe. Served flaming at your table, Bananas Foster is the be all and end all of desserts ! It is the perfect end to the perfect dining experience.
So, that being understood, let me give you my version. I long ago decided that there would be no voluntary flames in my dining room. If we ignite rum at our house, it will be by accident. Besides, this is too good for just special occasions. Here's a simple impostor:
Baked Bananas
Slice two ripe but firm bananas and place in baking dish. Melt 1/4 cup butter. Add two tablespoons sugar and one tablespoon cinnamon. Mix well and pour over bananas. Bake at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes or zap in the microwave on high for 1 1/2-2 minutes. Serve over ice cream and top with whipped cream if desired. Tonight I used Splenda, zapped and served over low carb ice cream---still very good. Beloved said it was the best!! I made you a serving in a crystal sherbet glass--just so you can see what an elegant dessert it can be. It was so warm the topping started bubbling! This is impressive enough for any dinner party!
Now click on the Foodie Friday button for a feast of ideas and visit Beverly at How Sweet the Sound on Saturday for Pink Saturday!
GREAT!!! recipe. THANKS!!! for the recipe. Geri
ReplyDeleteSounds wonderful! Last time I had bananas foster was at Owen Brennans (Memphis) several yrs. ago.
ReplyDeleteOh, that building and your dessert look awesome..., and I'd definitely put the whipped cream on top!
ReplyDeleteI am familiar with Brennan's. I have roots in New Orleans and will enjoy your recipe.
ReplyDeleteCarolyn/A Southerners Notebook
Brennan's was one of my favorite places in New Orleans...and I did have the Bananas Foster! You brought back some great memories I had not thought of for a long time. Your version looks and sounds like something I may be able to make..going to try!
ReplyDeleteI have been there and done that! What a good recipe. I will try that - I don't like flames in the dining room either.
ReplyDeleteCarol
Brennan's is always on our itinerary when we venture to New Orleans. You've brought back some pleasant memories. I love your recipe. Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteGood call on the rum lighting. I had no idea how high the flames would shoot when I lit the brandy on fire in my kitchen. Luckily there were no cabinets over head at the time. Whew.
ReplyDeleteI have heard of this before and it just sounds so sweet and good. Ahhh.
Hi Susan,
ReplyDeleteThat is a pretty pink building and I love your Banana dessert recipe ~ thank you.
Enjoy your weekend
Hugs
Carolyn
When you're walking in the street and pass by a pink building, it would just be wrong not to go inside :-) And the dessert? Yummy and sinful . . . but who cares? :-)
ReplyDeleteHappy Pink Saturday Susan!
Li
Susan, I can't wait to impress dinner guests with my faux bananas foster! That looks delicious. Thank you for sharing this recipe. laurie
ReplyDeleteThis sounds great. I will have to give it a try. We made banana pudding with whipcream the other day...but this sounds much better!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous and delicious!
ReplyDeleteWonderful built and so yummy banana recipe.
ReplyDeleteHappy pink saturday!
Hi Susan....Happy Pink Saturday....
ReplyDeleteI had never been to the south until a few years ago when we went to New Orleans to embark on a cruise....Since we would be there already I planned a few extra days to poke around a bit. I LOVE NOLA.....What a wonderful place. Sadly we couldn't eat enough in a few days to try every restaurant...(we tried plenty!)...we're hoping to make it back again. It's one of my very favorite places on earth.....so beautiful....even after Katrina.
Thanks for sharing the recipe and a little chuckle about firing up the rum. :-)
Blessings,
Spencer
Wow, I will have to try that, looks simply delish, Happy Pink Saturday, Char
ReplyDeleteLove that pink Brennan's restaurant. I have never dined there, but I have had milk punch before. Yummy! Thanks for sharing your recipe as well. A Happy Pink Saturday to you! Vicki
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful pink building and I will enjoy the recipe. My all time favorite song since I was 12 years old is "Over the Rainbow". Have a wonderful day
ReplyDeleteMy husband was in New Orleans last year and fell in love with it! Happy Pink Saturday!
ReplyDelete:) looks like 2 Claudia's post in a row :))
ReplyDeleteIm lovin the pink building and yes!!! i love Banana foster... such a delightful desert.
If you have a moment-- I would love for you to stop by and say hi!
TTFN~~ Claudia ♥ ♥
Love Brennans.....great post
ReplyDeleteOh Lordy, I am seeing food all over the place this morning. I copied your easy banana recipe and can't wait to try it. Happy Belated Pink Saturday.
ReplyDeleteyummy..... please don't forget....I am having a-give-away to celebrate my 1 month Blogoversary.... so come on over and check it out... We will picking a winner Late Monday night , and posting the results then...Have a wonderful Pink week and I hope to see back here next week...
ReplyDeletexoxo
Julie
Ohhh, that sounds SO delicious!! I want to make it right now. I am really enjoying your blog. You have some beautiful arrangements. Your tablescape from Thursday is so FUN! Thank you for all the inspiration here.
ReplyDeleteHello Susan, Yes I love to dry hydrangeas too. There are not sitting in water. I will dry them for the winter. They are lovely in the fall.
ReplyDeleteI love the pink building and your version of Bananas Foster. Much easier too. Thank you for sharing your recipe.
Hugs...Jeanne