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Banana-Coconut Cake (Akwadu ? Ghana)

5 medium bananas
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1/3 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
2/3 cup shredded coconut

Cut bananas crosswise into halves; cut each half lengthwise into halves and arrange in greased 9-inch pie plate. Dot with butter; drizzle with orange and lemon juices. Sprinkle with brown sugar and coconut. Bake at 375 degrees F until coconut is golden ? 8 to 10 minutes.

Yields 5 or 6 servings.

 

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  • 1 cup slivered almonds
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup raspberry vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
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DIRECTIONS

  1. In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the almonds, stirring frequently, until lightly toasted. Remove from heat, and set aside.
  2. In a bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the garlic, honey, Dijon mustard, raspberry vinegar, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil.
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