Tommy CentolaJun 21, 20121 minSweet Potato Pecan PieSweet 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...
Tommy CentolaJun 18, 20121 minLemon IceAlthough the first day of summer is 3 days away (June 21), the temperature is already consistently reaching 90. In the 1970’s and early...
Tommy CentolaJun 14, 20121 minMile High Ice Cream PieThis was the signature dessert of the now closed Caribbean Room of the Pontchartrain Hotel. As the name suggest, this dessert was meant...
Tommy CentolaMar 12, 20121 minMona’s Pineapple DessertFor 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...
Tommy CentolaFeb 27, 20121 minPeanut Butter Ice Box PieEveryone 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...
Tommy CentolaFeb 16, 20121 minWhite Chocolate Creme BruleeThis 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...
Tommy CentolaJan 30, 20121 minKing Cake CheesecakeSomeone posted a picture of the King Cake Cheesecake from Copeland’s Cheesecake Bistro. Since King Cakes are not readily available in...
Tommy CentolaDec 26, 20112 minCrepes AlysonAlyson 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...
Tommy CentolaNov 17, 20111 minChocolate Pecan PieA 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...
Tommy CentolaOct 10, 20111 minPecan Torte from Christian’s RestaurantI 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...
Tommy CentolaAug 8, 20111 minLemon Ice Box PieWhile 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...
Tommy CentolaJul 18, 20111 minCreme BruleeCrème Brulee is translated burnt cream. The burnt aspect is the sugar that is caramelized on the top of the custard. I always enjoy...
Tommy CentolaJun 30, 20111 minBananas FosterThis wonderful dessert was created at Brennan’s, one of the many famous restaurants in the city. New Orleans was the major port for...
Tommy CentolaJun 16, 20111 minPralinesIn 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...
Tommy CentolaApr 28, 20111 minFudge Brownie PieI am surprised that no one has inquired about this recipe. This was the most popular dessert at Cannon’s Restaurant. Who could resist a...
Tommy CentolaMar 21, 20111 minMona’s CheesecakeYesterday would have been my parents anniversary. Today is one of my brother’s birthday. So I thought I would post a recipe to honor...
Tommy CentolaFeb 15, 20112 minWhite Chocolate Mousse suggested by Mary AdgateI 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,...
Tommy CentolaJan 15, 20111 minFudge PieThis 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...
Tommy CentolaJan 6, 20114 minStart of Mardi Gras Season-King CakeToday is the official start to the Mardi Gras Season. January 6th is called Twelfth Night, the twelfth day of Christmas. This is the day...