This is a Banana Foster Rum Dessert, delicious caramel made in a saucepan over ripe bananasPhoto by Claudia Lamascolo Smoothies are perfect for using up ripe bananas. Made with a blend of simple ...

If you don't want to use vodka, you can also use rum as the alcohol-based solvent for the banana ... and smoothies to the next level. You can add a drop or two of extract to a cream cheese ...

Rum, orange, cardamon ... Over-ripe, chocolate-skinned bananas can be used in banana bread or ice cream, but add extra lemon to the latter before using.