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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...

Tommy Centola
Jan 30, 20121 min read


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...

Tommy Centola
Dec 26, 20112 min read


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...

Tommy Centola
Nov 17, 20111 min read


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...

Tommy Centola
Oct 10, 20111 min read


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...

Tommy Centola
Aug 8, 20111 min read


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...

Tommy Centola
Jul 18, 20111 min read


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...

Tommy Centola
Jun 30, 20111 min read


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...

Tommy Centola
Jun 16, 20111 min read


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...

Tommy Centola
Apr 28, 20111 min read


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...

Tommy Centola
Mar 21, 20111 min read


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,...

Tommy Centola
Feb 15, 20112 min read


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...

Tommy Centola
Jan 14, 20111 min read


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...

Tommy Centola
Jan 6, 20114 min read
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