Contributed by Hélène Lamontagne
2 bananas, split into 3 equal parts (lengthwise along the stem), cut into 2-inch pieces
⅓ cup halved macadamia nuts
⅓ cup rum
1 tablespoon butter
1-2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 martini glasses
French vanilla ice cream
1 fire extinguisher
Heat a medium skillet over high heat. Add the butter and swirl to coat the pan. When the butter shimmers, add the bananas and the macadamias and reduce heat to medium. Sauté, stirring, until golden brown, about 8 to 10 minutes. Sprinkle brown sugar until just melted. Deglaze the pan with the rum then flambé the bananas and the macadamias. When the flames are extinguished, remove the pan from the heat. Scoop ice cream into martini glasses. Top with flambéed bananas.
Keep fire extinguisher handy. Do not attempt this in other people’s homes.