Instructions: Slice each banana in half lengthwise. Saute in the butter until golden brown and tender. Sprinkle the brown sugar over the bananas, along with some powdered cinnamon. Add the white wine and simmer gently until the wine is absorbed. The banana pieces should not be too dry. Serve as a substitute for sweet potatoes or yams. As a dessert, omit the cinnamon.

Top instead with whipped cream flavored with sugar and powdered sugar at time of serving.

Serves 2 to 3

NOTES : Cooking bananas are called plantains (platanos machos). These are becoming more available in our American markets.

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