For a more advanced dish, try caramelized bananas. Caramelizing can be difficult, so pay close attention to the times and your pan.

This dish serves 2.

Ingredients

2 medium-small firm bananas, peeled

1/2 tablespoon butter

3 tablespoons light brown sugar

1/4 cup orange juice

1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 cup vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt

Directions

1. Cut bananas in half lengthwise. Melt butter in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

2. Add brown sugar and lay the banana slices on top, cut side up. Cook undisturbed for 20 seconds, then add orange juice and cinnamon. Cook for 10 seconds, then turn bananas carefully and cook for 45-60 seconds more, basting with the sauce in the pan.

3. Divide the bananas between 2 dessert plates, drizzling the sauce on top. 

4. Serve immediately, with a scoop of ice cream or frozen yogurt.