The very title of this banana dessert conjures up memories for me. My parents, Dick and Barbara, regularly prepared it—without the chile—in the late 1950s. As kids, my brother Rick and I were entranced with the idea of setting food on fire! Sometimes if they were out of rum, Dick would substitute brandy or even blended whiskey. The bananas were …
Grilled Swordfish Steaks
Swordfish, along with tuna, salmon, and Mahi Mahi, are ideal for the grill. The high oil content will keep the steaks moist during cooking. Have your fishmonger cut the steaks about 1/2-inch thick and then remove the bloodline from the center of the steak, giving you two pieces from each steak. Serve these tasty steaks with grilled asparagus, rice pilaf and lemon wedges.
Stilton-Stuffed Mushrooms
These stuffed mushrooms are a fast app to whet your guests’ appetites.
Roasted Pork Sirloin
While this roast could be prepared in an oven, smoking it over apple and cherry wood adds another dimension of flavor to compliment the peppercorn and mustard glaze.
Roasted Root Vegetables
Roasted veggies are easy for winter grilling.