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Creole Cream Cheese
Creole cream cheese is a delicacy found in New Orleans. Sometimes hard to find, it’s flavor keeps you going back for more. Since I can’t...

Tommy Centola
Jan 8, 20181 min read


Pumpkin and Brie Stuffed Crescents
Every time I see a wheel of Brie cheese, I think of my sister-in-law Denny. For most family gatherings, she would prepare a Brie en...

Tommy Centola
Dec 14, 20171 min read


Pecan Lace Cookies
This post was supposed to be shared on Thanksgiving day. Sorry, it is a little late. What can I say that has not been said about...

Tommy Centola
Dec 6, 20171 min read


Creole Coffee Ice Cream Punch
Many people are addicted to coffee. Even on 100 degree days, they will drink coffee all day. With the winter upon us, I thought I would...

Tommy Centola
Dec 4, 20171 min read


Spiced Holiday Pecans
Here is a non sweet snack with pecans. It makes a great present for your friends. 4 tablespoons unsalted Butter 2 cups Pecan Halves 2...

Tommy Centola
Nov 30, 20171 min read


Sugar-Glazed Pecans
Pecans are everywhere this time of year. They also make a great present. This week, I am sharing two ways to prepare pecans to be given...

Tommy Centola
Nov 27, 20171 min read


Ginger Cookies
During the holidays, many participate in a cookie swap. I thought I would share two different cookies that are sure to please. 2 1/2 cups...

Tommy Centola
Nov 20, 20171 min read


Sweet Potato Spice Cake
With the holidays quickly approaching, we all tend to stray from our regular eating habits. Desserts are eaten not only after dinner, but...

Tommy Centola
Nov 16, 20171 min read


Buttermilk-Pecan Coffee Cake
Both of my recipes this week use pecans. They are at their peak season during the holidays. Use them in as many dishes as you can. 2 1/4...

Tommy Centola
Nov 13, 20171 min read


Orange Pound Cake
We are getting close to the Plaquemines Parish Orange Festival. So I figured why not post recipes featuring Louisiana Oranges For the...

Tommy Centola
Nov 6, 20171 min read


Ooey Gooey Squares
This is a delicious dessert. It combines all the great dessert ingredients: cake mix, cream cheese, powdered sugar and chocolate chips. 1...

Tommy Centola
Oct 5, 20171 min read


Devil’s Food Cake from Indigo at the House on Bayou Road
Ok, this may be a stretch on being a plantation. This house was formally part of the Indigo Plantation. It has housed a few different...

Tommy Centola
Sep 21, 20171 min read


Fig Scones
Now that we have made our Fig Preserves, what do we do with them? Here is a great breakfast idea. It is also great for an afternoon...

Tommy Centola
Sep 7, 20171 min read
Fig Preserves from Warren Leruth
Figs are in the middle of their second season, running from August to October. This native Louisiana product is best made into preserves...

Tommy Centola
Sep 4, 20171 min read
Old-Tyme Blueberry Cobbler from Frank Davis
Summertime is the best time for Blueberries. Frank surely knew this when he included this recipe in his book, Making Good Groceries. 1...

Tommy Centola
Aug 17, 20171 min read
Blueberry Sherbet from Frank Davis
This week, I am remembering Frank Davis. These two blueberry recipes are from his book, Making Good Groceries. This first recipe is an...

Tommy Centola
Aug 14, 20171 min read
Pineapple Sage Watermelon Sorbet
Here is a refreshing dessert for these hot summer days. 1 cup Pineapple Sage Leaves, loosely packed 5 cups Watermelon, seedless and...

Tommy Centola
Jul 27, 20171 min read
Peach Crisp
Peaches are perfect for dessert. Their sweetness makes a perfect end to a summer meal. 1 1/4 pounds Peaches, peeled, pitted and sliced 1...

Tommy Centola
Jun 22, 20171 min read
Cajun Blackberry Dumplings
Summer is here and it’s the best time for fresh berries. So this week, I will feature two berry dishes. The first one features...

Tommy Centola
Jun 6, 20171 min read
Peach Vanilla Ice Pops
Here is a flavor of ice pop that I’ll bet you did not have growing up. 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons Sugar 4 cups sliced peeled ripe peaches...

Tommy Centola
May 25, 20171 min read
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