Desserts

Tommy Centola

Jan 5
2 min

Mardi Gras Pound Cake

Here is a bundt style King Cake. It still has all the flavors of King Cake with a different shape. 1 1/2 cups butter, softened 2 1/2 cups...

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Tommy Centola

Jan 2
2 min

Cinnamon Roll Wreath

Carnival season is upon use. How about 2 variations of a King Cake. Let's start with a bakers dream. 1 cup warm milk (105 to 110℉) 1...

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Tommy Centola

Nov 13, 2022
3 min

Try traditional pie recipe

Last time, I shared with you a different type of pie, the savory pie. Today, I want to share some traditional pie recipes. I think that...

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Tommy Centola

Nov 7, 2022
1 min

Molasses Glazed Pecans

Pecans are a very Southern ingredient. Here's an interpretation of a candied pecan. 3 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup dark brown sugar 1/4 cup...

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Tommy Centola

Oct 27, 2022
2 min

Crepes Hope

In my first cookbook, I have recipes named for my my two dogs, Bruno and Abigail. Since my first book, we have gotten 2 standard poodles....

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Tommy Centola

Oct 24, 2022
1 min

Deep Fried Pecan Pies

This week, I'm reaching into my cookbook Creole & Cajun Comfort Food for a couple of desserts. Pecan pies are the only type of pies for...

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Tommy Centola

Jul 28, 2022
1 min

Hurricane Frozen Cups

Time to the this childhood treat and make it an adult favorite. It won't freeze as hard as our mom's did because of the rum. It's still...

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Tommy Centola

Jul 25, 2022
1 min

Watermelon Mint Frozen Cups

Growing up in the 60's and 70's, I know most moms made their children frozen cups for the summer. It was a simple but welcomed treat on...

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Tommy Centola

Jul 14, 2022
1 min

Chocolate Meringue Pie

Chocolate is a universal comfort food. I have not run into many people who dislike chocolate. Here's a dessert that will sure to please...

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Tommy Centola

Jul 11, 2022
1 min

Blueberry Spoon Bread

With all this heat, I thought I would share you something sweet this week. This first recipe can be used as either a dessert or a...

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Tommy Centola

Apr 28, 2022
1 min

Frozen Lemon Pie

This is one of my wife's favorite desserts. It's so refreshing after any meal, especially in the summertime. 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons...

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Tommy Centola

Apr 25, 2022
2 min

Grapefruit Tartlets

With summer around the corner, I thought a couple of citrus desserts would hit the spot. 2 cups sugar, divided 1/4 cups cornstarch 2...

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Tommy Centola

Feb 10, 2022
1 min

Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding

Here's a dessert to satisfy your chocolate lovers out there. The two different chip flavors combines the world of regular and white...

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Sweet Potato Bread Pudding with Praline Sauce

Tommy Centola

Feb 7, 2022
1 min

Sweet Potato Bread Pudding with Praline Sauce

Valentine's Day is coming up. Dessert is a main part of my meal planning for that day. This week, I want to share two bread pudding...

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Tommy Centola

Jan 13, 2022
2 min

King Cake Croissant Doughnuts

Cronuts were the latest crazy years ago. Why not decorate these gems in Mardi Gras colors? Here's a shortcut recipe to achieve these...

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Tommy Centola

Jan 10, 2022
1 min

Fat Tuesday Monkey Bread

The start of the New Year can mean only one thing, King Cake season is here. How about two recipes that are a twist on King Cakes? They...

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Tommy Centola

Dec 9, 2021
2 min

Chocolate-Bourbon Pecan Tart

Can't decide between a chocolate or pecan pie? Here's a combination that will please both camps. 1 1/4 cups plus 6 tablespoons...

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Tommy Centola

Dec 6, 2021
1 min

Chocolate-Blood Orange Pots de Créme

Looking for some new desserts this holiday season? This week, I'm sharing two chocolate based dishes. They are sure to satisfy your sweet...

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Tommy Centola

Oct 28, 2021
1 min

Mirliton Pie

Here's a different take on mirlitons. Usually found in a savory dish, here is a dessert pie. Add this recipe to your traditional...

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Salted Caramel and Chocolate Bread Pudding

Tommy Centola

Oct 21, 2021
1 min

Salted Caramel and Chocolate Bread Pudding

Caramel and chocolate is a sweet lover's delight. Here's that combination in a bread pudding. It may become you favorite bread pudding. 6...

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