1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen sliced strawberries, thawed
2 tbsp. sugar
2/3 c. water, divided
2 1/2 tbsp. cornstarch
1/8 tsp. red food coloring
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1 1/2 lb. bananas

Combine strawberries, sugar and 1/3 cup of the water in a saucepan. Heat until boiling. Stir in cornstarch that has been dissolved in the remaining 1/3 cup water. Cook and stir until mixture boils. Reduce heat and simmer 3 minutes, stirring. Remove from heat; add food coloring and lemon juice. Peel and slice bananas. Add sauce and gently stir to coat bananas. Serve at room temperature.

Yield: 5 to 6 servings.