I followed this recipe to the tee, but I used ripe bananas instead of overriped bananas. It came out being very bland overly hard on top. In the absence of the overripe bananas, I would suggest using white sugar in addition to the brown sugar to give it some more flavor. Try tasting the loaf before the hour is up in the oven to make sure its soft and tasty.

Reviewed On: Oct. 6, 2007

I read some of the reviews before attempting this dish so I can't objectively rate this recipe because I deviated from the instructions. First, I boiled water, adding vegetable oil and salt, and added the shrimp. I did the same in a separate pot for the pasta, but I also added 4 tablespoons of tomato paste to give it some color and flavor. Then I drained the shrimp and took the tails off. Then I put butter on a hot skillet and threw the shrimp in. I sprinkled powdered garlic all over it. I then poured the butter & shrimp into the pasta and mixed it up. I served it with toasted garlic bread and the kids (both toddlers) gobbled it up and the wife couldn't stop raving about it. I would suggest also adding warm tomato sauce on the side.

Reviewed On: Oct. 6, 2007

Slam dunk! To be honest, I was skeptical when I read the ingredients but I followed the instructions as precisely as I could, and I it came out slamming! It's got a sweet taste without being too sweet. Draining the fat and adding the remaining ketchup mix was a very good tip. No complaints.

Reviewed On: Oct. 6, 2007