Desserts 7/11

May 26, 2016
1 min

Tequila Key Lime Pie

Here is a twist on a traditional Key Lime pie. This easy pie is a great dessert to make ahead of time. It is perfect on a summer’s day....

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Tommy Centola

May 19, 2016
1 min

Chocolate Creme Bruleé

I have been on a dessert kick lately. I love a great Creme Brulée. I love the different texture contrast between the custard and the...

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Tommy Centola

May 12, 2016
1 min

Key Lime Parfait

Summer is just around the corner. Time for a refreshing dessert. Nothing is more refreshing than a Key Lime dessert. Here is a fancy one,...

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Tommy Centola

May 5, 2016
1 min

Vanilla Creme Brulée

Here is an elegant dessert to make ahead of time. You have to be a trained chef to make this dish. It is easy but well worth the time...

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Tommy Centola

Apr 21, 2016
1 min

Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie

The most popular pie that I make is a pecan pie. I seem to make it for most family get togethers. Since I make it often, I like to switch...

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Tommy Centola

Apr 14, 2016
1 min

Mint Chocolate Ice Souffle

With the weather starting to turn warm, I thought that a cold dessert would hit the spot. This recipe is from the closed Bella Luna...

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Tommy Centola

Mar 25, 2016
1 min

Mona’s Sour Cream Cake

Here is my 500th posted recipe. I can’t believe that I have been doing this for that long. When I saw that I was getting close to this...

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Tommy Centola

Mar 10, 2016
2 min

Pecan Pie from Brigtsen’s

How good is Chef Frank’s Pecan Pie? It was featured on the first season of Food Networks show, Best Thing I Ever Ate. On the episode...

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Tommy Centola

Jan 8, 2016
1 min

Banana Fritters

Here is a great breakfast to make on the weekend. A fritter is much like a Beignet. Make sure that you use clean, fresh oil when frying....

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Tommy Centola

Dec 17, 2015
1 min

Orange Pralines

The Plaquemines Parish Orange Festival is held the first weekend in December. Held at historic Fort Jackson in Buras, Louisiana, the...

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Tommy Centola

Dec 14, 2015
2 min

Cafe au Lait Creme Brulee

Cafe au Lait is the must have drink at Cafe du Monde with beignets. This is New Orleans coffee with chicory with scalded milk added. It...

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Tommy Centola

Nov 23, 2015
1 min

Sweet Potato Creme Brulee

Here is a unique twist on mashed sweet potatoes. I can’t think of a better time than Thanksgiving to serve this dish. Having first eaten...

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Tommy Centola

Aug 20, 2015
1 min

Chocolate Devastation from Arnaud’s

It is hard to believe that this decadent dessert only has three ingredients. It is so rich that you only want to serve a slice that is...

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Tommy Centola

Aug 6, 2015
1 min

Lemon Pie from Mr. B’s

Here is a dish that you will find in homes and restaurants around the South. It is rich and has just the right balance of sweet and tart....

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Tommy Centola

Jul 16, 2015
1 min

Lemon Souffle from Versailles

With the summer heat beating down on us, here is a great way to end your meal. This cool dessert was created by Gunter Preuss at...

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Tommy Centola

Feb 16, 2015
1 min

White Chocolate Brownie

Here is he special Valentine’s dessert I cooked. It is a very simple but rich dessert. It went fast. 2 (5oz each) White Chocolate Bars or...

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Tommy Centola

Jan 19, 2015
2 min

Baked Alaska from Antoine’s

Here is the must eat dessert at Antoine’s. It is a great way to end a special meal. The Baked Alaska is also known as glace au four,...

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Tommy Centola

Jan 12, 2015
2 min

Mardi Gras Bread Pudding

Every year at the beginning of Carnival Season, Jan 6., I try to find a new spin on the King Cake. Here is a recipe from Genet Hogan, who...

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Tommy Centola

Oct 27, 2014
2 min

Frank’s Simple Buttermilk Pie from Frank Davis

Here is another recipe from the late Frank Davis. Arguably an Amish recipe, buttermilk pie surprises almost everyone who cuts a slice of...

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Tommy Centola

Jul 17, 2014
1 min

Bread Pudding with Glazed Top from LeRuth’s Front Door/Back Door Cookbook

I think the most popular dessert in New Orleans is Bread Pudding. I get asked to make it a couple times a year. Here is a recipe from...

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