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    Sweet Potato Pecan Pie
    Tommy Centola
    • Jun 21, 2012
    • 1 min

    Sweet Potato Pecan Pie

    Sweet Potato and Pecan pies are the two most popular pies in the south. People only wanting one piece of pie have a hard time chosing...
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    Lemon Ice
    Tommy Centola
    • Jun 18, 2012
    • 1 min

    Lemon Ice

    Although the first day of summer is 3 days away (June 21), the temperature is already consistently reaching 90.  In the 1970’s and early...
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    Mile High Ice Cream Pie
    Tommy Centola
    • Jun 14, 2012
    • 1 min

    Mile High Ice Cream Pie

    This was the signature dessert of the now closed Caribbean Room of the Pontchartrain Hotel. As the name suggest, this dessert was meant...
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    Mona’s Pineapple Dessert
    Tommy Centola
    • Mar 12, 2012
    • 1 min

    Mona’s Pineapple Dessert

    For those of you who do not know, Mona is my mom. It was a joy being able to watch and learn from her. I have been thinking about her...
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    Peanut Butter Ice Box Pie
    Tommy Centola
    • Feb 27, 2012
    • 1 min

    Peanut Butter Ice Box Pie

    Everyone in my family likes peanut butter. There are some, you know who you are, who can eat peanut butter right out of the jar with a...
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    White Chocolate Creme Brulee
    Tommy Centola
    • Feb 16, 2012
    • 1 min

    White Chocolate Creme Brulee

    This was the dessert that I cooked for my wife on Valentine’s Day. Hope you enjoy it. 4 ounces White Chocolate (Chips or Chopped Bar) 4...
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    King Cake Cheesecake
    Tommy Centola
    • Jan 30, 2012
    • 1 min

    King Cake Cheesecake

    Someone posted a picture of the King Cake Cheesecake from Copeland’s Cheesecake Bistro. Since King Cakes are not readily available in...
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    Crepes Alyson
    Tommy Centola
    • Dec 26, 2011
    • 2 min

    Crepes Alyson

    Alyson is my Godchild. My sweet little girl has grown up into a beautiful mother of two. I have a picture of her when she was young. She...
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    Chocolate Pecan Pie
    Tommy Centola
    • Nov 17, 2011
    • 1 min

    Chocolate Pecan Pie

    A little twist on a classic Thanksgiving dessert The first time I tried to make this was a few years ago. It was Christmastime and the...
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    Pecan Torte from Christian’s Restaurant
    Tommy Centola
    • Oct 10, 2011
    • 1 min

    Pecan Torte from Christian’s Restaurant

    I was looking for a recipe for my sweet tooth. We are in the middle of pecan season. I found this recipe for Pecan Tortes in the Chef’s...
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    Lemon Ice Box Pie
    Tommy Centola
    • Aug 8, 2011
    • 1 min

    Lemon Ice Box Pie

    While my mother-in-law was here for a two week visit, she asked if I would make her a Lemon Ice Box Pie. While it is not a pure New...
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    Creme Brulee
    Tommy Centola
    • Jul 18, 2011
    • 1 min

    Creme Brulee

    Crème Brulee is translated burnt cream. The burnt aspect is the sugar that is caramelized on the top of the custard. I always enjoy...
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    Bananas Foster
    Tommy Centola
    • Jun 30, 2011
    • 1 min

    Bananas Foster

    This wonderful dessert was created at Brennan’s, one of the many famous restaurants in the city. New Orleans was the major port for...
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    Pralines
    Tommy Centola
    • Jun 16, 2011
    • 1 min

    Pralines

    In France and everywhere else, a praline is a generic term for any candy made with nuts. In New Orleans, a praline is a candy made with...
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    Fudge Brownie Pie
    Tommy Centola
    • Apr 28, 2011
    • 1 min

    Fudge Brownie Pie

    I am surprised that no one has inquired about this recipe. This was the most popular dessert at Cannon’s Restaurant. Who could resist a...
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    Mona’s Cheesecake
    Tommy Centola
    • Mar 21, 2011
    • 1 min

    Mona’s Cheesecake

    Yesterday would have been my parents anniversary. Today is one of my brother’s birthday. So I thought I would post a recipe to honor...
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    White Chocolate Mousse suggested by Mary Adgate
    Tommy Centola
    • Feb 15, 2011
    • 2 min

    White Chocolate Mousse suggested by Mary Adgate

    I was thinking of a great but easy dessert to serve my wife for her Valentine’s dinner last night.  Since we both love white chocolate,...
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    Fudge Pie
    Tommy Centola
    • Jan 15, 2011
    • 1 min

    Fudge Pie

    This recipe is probably one of my mother’s most requested recipe. It is a must for chocolate lovers. My nephew and I have been trying to...
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    Start of Mardi Gras Season-King Cake
    Tommy Centola
    • Jan 6, 2011
    • 4 min

    Start of Mardi Gras Season-King Cake

    Today is the official start to the Mardi Gras Season.  January 6th is called Twelfth Night, the twelfth day of Christmas. This is the day...
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