Last but not least, Dessert

Yes, there was also a fruit salad, but I felt that that was pretty self explanatory.  But just in case, here is the basic rundown.

Fruit Salad:  4 small white nectarines sliced fairly small, one small package of fresh blueberries, one large banana, a splash of lemon juice, and if the nectarines are too tart, a quick sprinkle of powdered sugar will bring it all together.

Now, Dessert.  Banana splits are easy, but this is better.  Pick your favorite toppings, I did!  While assembling your banana split bar for your guests to "Do It Yourself" while they are enjoying dinner, here's what how you prep!

Slice the inside curve of each banana peel.  Throw some white granulated sugar inside and spread it around a bit.  Shove some semi sweet chocolate chips into the banana itself.  I just pushed them in until it was flush again.  Put about a teaspoon or so of butter on the inside as well.  I broke it up into pieces so it would be even and melt nicely.  Wrap each banana in foil and place on a cookie sheet that will prevent dripping.  Bake at 350 until soft!  It took about 20 minutes or so.  While baking, I prepped the DIY Banana Split Bar.  I laid out a jar of Butterscotch topping, Freshly cut Strawberries with a sprinkle of sugar to make them gooey, and hot fudge prepped in the micro for it's 25 second warm up.  We had a container of cool whip and cool whip in a can, maraschino cherries, and rainbow sprinkles ready to on top!  I took the French Vanilla and Chocolate Dreyers Rich and Creamy Ice Cream out of the freezer a few minutes ahead of time so it was soft enough to serve.  Carrie made some large chocolate chocolate chip cookie thingies with almond that we broke into pieces.

We took the bananas and opened them up steaming!  Add three of any combination scoops of ice cream on the banana with a few pieces of cookies on the bottom and let each person put their toppings on to their liking!  They looked and smelled great!

ej