10 ways with banana

If the kids are curling their lips at those overripe bananas that have been sitting in the fruit bowl all week, you can still use them up in this moist and mouthwatering recipe that the little darlings will love!

This great dessert is enhanced by the use of buttermilk. It lightens the topping and gives a slightly sour flavour that contrasts superbly with the intense caramel base. It's so simple to prepare.

The perfect partner to a crisp biscuit or nutty biscotti, these are a real crowd pleaser and no-one will realise they are eating yoghurt!

Banana and chocolate are the perfect combination in this sweet and delicious loaf. Store overripe bananas in the freezer, then defrost quickly in the microwave prior to using.

Your family will love this pastry dish, perfect for those summer nights. The generous size means plenty of second helpings can be served.

These delicious and easy to make drops combine the flavours of banana and chocolate. For an extra taste sensation, eat these warm, straight from the oven.

You'll go ape for this sure-to-please sweetie pie.

When the days are hot, there is nothing quite like a lovely icy treat to eat and ice cream is popular at any time of the day!

This really is one of those "died and gone to heaven" desserts. It is saucy and delicious, and perfect for chilly winter nights. Serve with vanilla ice cream or lashings of whipped cream.