#23: Ham-Wrapped Bananas With Hollandaise
The 1970s were an era filled with culinary oddities, with dishes encased in gelatin, whether they meshed well with it or not. Amidst these strange creations, one recipe stood out for its unique combination: bananas enveloped in ham, baked, and lavishly covered in a sauce made of lemon juice, mustard, and hollandaise. Truly, this recipe is a testament to the era’s adventurous spirit in the kitchen.
During the pinnacle of food experimentation in the 1970s, many recipes emerged that were, frankly, quite outlandish. Among these, the ham-wrapped bananas drenched in hollandaise sauce are noteworthy for their peculiar taste. A blogger who recently revisited this vintage recipe remarked on its ease of consumption but warned of an aftertaste that leaves much to be desired, a sentiment likely shared by many who brave the dish.