Banana

Even die-hard chocolate lovers won't miss the hot fudge in these sensational sundaes.

This fun, gooey treat makes a great after-school snack. The marshmallows are slightly charred and the bread is cleverly caramelized for double the toasty flavor.

These tartlets use a crust that's especially easy to make: It gets pressed into the pan, rather than rolled out.

This treat requires very little work and is a great make-ahead dessert.

Four fresh fruits bring a sunny taste of the tropics to your table. If you want to make this a virgin drink, simply omit the rum and add an extra cup of tangerine juice.

Missy Johnson of Fairway, Kansas, writes: "My husband and i had a wonderful spiced banana ice cream at bluestem, in Kansas City, Missouri. Do you think the pastry chef would share the recipe?"

Marielle Ainsworth of Roswell, New Mexico, writes: "I'm a vegetarian, but my husband isn't, so I'm always looking for recipes that will make both of us happy. The blueberry-banana muffins here are one of my favorite ways to sneak fruit into his breakfast.
These delicious muffins are packed with oat bran, soy milk, and fresh fruit.

Healthy bonus: Manganese from fruit; antioxidants and fiber from berries; selenium from egg

This pie, an easy take on toffee with bananas (hence the name), made its debut at The Hungry Monk, a pub in England, in 1972. Traditional recipes involve boiling unopened cans of condensed milk, but since that sometimes results in explosions, we thought you might prefer our method.

The ganache needs to freeze overnight, so start preparing it at least one day before serving.

Inspired by frullato di frutta, the frothy Italian fruit drink, this smoothie can be made with any type of fresh or frozen berries.

Try this healthful and satisfying drink in chilled glasses on a warm summer day.