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Bananas Foster: The Flaming Dessert
Season 1
Episode 5
Bananas Foster is arguably New Orleans’ most iconic dessert. So what does this famous, flaming, sweet treat have to do with an overabundance of the Central American, imported fruit? Join Chef Phillip Lopez and Restauranteur Ti Martin of Commander's Palace, as they dish up the story of Bananas Foster.
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