Desserts 5/12

Tommy Centola

Oct 14, 20191 min read

Coconut Tart from LeRuth’s

From one great chef to another. Last week was Chef Frank Brigtsen. This week is Chef Warren Leruth. My connection to the restaurant...

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Tommy Centola

Sep 23, 20191 min read

Pumpkin Bread

Today is the first day of Fall. Everywhere you turn, you see pumpkins. This week I am sharing 2 pumpkin recipes 3 1/2 cups All-Purpose...

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Tommy Centola

Aug 19, 20191 min read

Coconut Flan

This week, I am focusing on recipes that have milk in them. The first one is sweet, the second one savory, 13 1/2 cups Milk 2 peeled...

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Tommy Centola

Jul 8, 20191 min read

Mixed Berry Crisp

This week, I am sharing two recipes that work well with grilled foods. The first on is a dessert and the second is a side dish. 2 3/4...

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Tommy Centola

Jul 4, 20191 min read

No-Cook Ice Cream

When it is hot, not many people want to stand in front of a stove, even to make ice cream. Here is a no-cook recipe. 2 (14-ounce) cans...

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Tommy Centola

Jul 1, 20191 min read

Cappuccino Ice Cream

We are now in July and the heat is getting bad. Time to make some ice cream to cool things off. 6 Egg Yolks 1/2 cup Sugar 3 tablespoons...

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Tommy Centola

Jun 13, 20191 min read

Fudge Pie

No, this is not a reprinting of my Mom’s fabulous Fudge Pie. This recipe is made using a pre-made pie shell. Different from what I am...

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Tommy Centola

Jun 10, 20191 min read

Strawberry Angel Food Cake

It’s dessert time again. This week, two dessert recipes. The first one is an easy to assemble dessert using fresh strawberries, which are...

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Tommy Centola

May 9, 20191 min read

Masson’s Almond Torte

This is a dish I never at at Masson’s. It does, however, remind me of the Mystere de Paris dessert at LeRuth’s. It was an almond torte...

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Tommy Centola

Apr 25, 20191 min read

Strawberry Dumplings

Sometimes you want to make a delicious dessert with out a whole lot of work. Here is a quick dessert you can whip up in under 30 minutes....

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Tommy Centola

Apr 22, 20191 min read

Strawberry Bread

It’s that time of year again. Strawberries are in season locally. Time to whip up a couple of recipes for these bright red berries. 2...

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Tommy Centola

Jan 14, 20191 min read

Left Handed Cookies and Cream King Cake

I fractured my right hand on Christmas Day. I always make a king cake for January 6th. With a little difficulty, here is the version I...

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Tommy Centola

Nov 29, 20181 min read

Peanut Butter Balls

This is taken straight from the column. Here is another childhood favorite. I remember making these with my mom when I was young. The...

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Tommy Centola

Nov 26, 20181 min read

Peppermint Bark

As you may know, I write a weekly food column for my local paper. I just finished a column on Holiday Candy. This week, I will share two...

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Tommy Centola

Nov 5, 20181 min read

Rum or Brandy Balls

The holidays are quickly approaching. This week, I am sharing two recipes that are great for holiday parties. One is a dessert and one is...

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Tommy Centola

Oct 25, 20181 min read

Peanut Butter Cream Pie from Emeril

Another recipe I found in the cookbook is from Emeril. It used a family favorite ingredient, peanut butter. 8 ounces Cream Cheese, room...

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Chocolate Mousse Cake from the Versailles Restaurant

Tommy Centola

Oct 22, 20181 min read

Chocolate Mousse Cake from the Versailles Restaurant

I was looking thru my Chef’s Charity for Children cookbook from 1993. I found two dessert recipes that I think you will like. The first...

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Tommy Centola

Oct 4, 20181 min read

Coffee Custards

This dish can be served two ways. After you finish the recipe, which is great on its own, you may sprinkle sugar on top and brûlée the...

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Tommy Centola

Sep 13, 20181 min read

Chewy Pecan Bars

Here is a cross between a pecan log, cake and brownies. I hope you enjoy it. 1 (16.5 ounce) package of Yellow Cake Mix 1/2 cup Butter,...

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Tommy Centola

Sep 10, 20181 min read

Spiced Pecans

Pecans are starting to ripen and fall off of their trees. This week, here are a couple of recipes for those pecans. This first one is...

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