Cooked bananas are a relative rarity, the New Orleans classic Bananas Foster being one exception. The caramel sauce is simple to make by just boiling the sugar and the sauce can be made hours in advance. The bananas are best served hot from the oven. If macadamia nuts are a bit rich for you, just leave them out, although they are a great embellishment.
Cooks' Note
To toast macadamia nuts, spread them on a cookie sheet and roast for 3 to 5 minutes at 450°F, until lightly browned. Watch them carefully, as macadamias are oily and toast quickly.
