The banana slug is named for its resemblance to a ripe (or overripe ... moving at a maximum speed of six and a half inches per minute. The gastropod has one lung, one foot, and no spine.

Serve with a scoop of ice cream for an easy, decadent dessert. "I had half a loaf of leftover Italian bread and over-ripe bananas on the counter and came up with an incredible banana bread pudding!

There is only one thing to do with a handful of overripe bananas – bake banana bread, right? Nope. That was last lockdown. This time around let's go further and see what we can really do with a ...