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    Tommy Centola
    • 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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    Mona’s Sour Cream Cake
    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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    White Chocolate Brownie
    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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