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Mint Limeade Ice Pops
To continue on last weeks theme, here are two hot weather recipes. Both of them are upgrades on a old time summer treat, Ice Pops. You...

Tommy Centola
May 22, 20171 min read
Almond Amaretto Mousse
I love the flavor of Amaretto. This mousse is full of its flavor. 1 cup Sugar 1/2 cup Butter 4 Eggs, separated 1/2 cup Half and Half 1/2...

Tommy Centola
Apr 13, 20171 min read
Banana Foster Bread Pudding
Having spent the weekend of March 31-April 1 at Hogs for the Cause, I feel the need to post two dessert recipes. I’ll bet you thought It...

Tommy Centola
Apr 10, 20171 min read
Chocolate Paté
This one is for my Chocoholics. This recipe is from Chef Duke LoCicero. 2 1/2 ounces Bittersweet Chocolate, coarsely chopped 1/4 cup...

Tommy Centola
Mar 23, 20171 min read
Key Lime Cheesecake
This week, it is time to satisfy your sweet tooth. Key Lime is a great ingredient. You can find the juice in any grocery store. 2 cups...

Tommy Centola
Mar 20, 20171 min read
Galette de Rois ( Cake of Kings, French King Cake)
I was blessed with a mom who loved to cook and encouraged my family to cook. Whenever my family gets together, it is a feast. I am not...

Tommy Centola
Feb 9, 20172 min read
Chocolate Raspberry Napoleons
Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching. Here is a a great recipe for you and your valentine. 9 sheets Phyllo Dough Vegetable Cooking...

Tommy Centola
Feb 6, 20171 min read
Skillet Peach Cobbler
Here is a wonderful dessert made in a Cast Iron Skillet. 6 cups sliced fresh Peaches 2 1/4 cups Sugar, in all 1/4 cup Water 1 1/4 cups...

Tommy Centola
Jan 12, 20171 min read
Chocolate Chip Cookies
This is not an original recipe. It is straight off of the Nestle’s Chocolate Chip bag. The reason that I am posting it is this is the...

Tommy Centola
Dec 1, 20161 min read
Chocolate Cookies
The last recipe I posted was Praline Cookies, which got me thinking. Many people do cookie exchanges for the Christmas Holidays. So this...

Tommy Centola
Nov 28, 20161 min read
Praline Cookies
Here is a great dessert or a snack with coffee. It is a quick and easy cookie. 1 egg, beaten 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons Butter, melted 1...

Tommy Centola
Nov 23, 20161 min read
Blackberry Shortcake with Mascarpone
Blackberries hold a special place in my heart. My grandmother, Ole Dellucky, had a blackberry tree growing in her yard. Often, we would...

Tommy Centola
Sep 15, 20161 min read
Coffee & Chicory Creme Brulee
I enjoy making creme brulee. It is a very elegant dessert that is not really hard to make. However, your guest think that you are a rock...

Tommy Centola
Sep 12, 20161 min read
Brennan’s Lemon Curd Tartelette
Here is another recipe from the Breakfast at Brennan’s cookbook. I hope that this dish makes it to the menu of Ted Brennan’s Decatur. 1/4...

Tommy Centola
Aug 11, 20161 min read
Praline Crepes
Here is a great recipe that elevates the praline. If you love the flavor of pralines, this is a perfect dessert to serve for a special...

Tommy Centola
Aug 4, 20162 min read
Cream Anglaise
This is a dessert sauce that is very versatile. This particular recipe contains Bourbon. You can easily change the flavor by adding a...

Tommy Centola
Aug 1, 20161 min read
Lemon Bars from Palace Cafe
I am always looking for something refreshing to eat for the summer months. For dessert, I am always looking for something lemony. Here is...

Tommy Centola
Jul 21, 20161 min read
Reduced Sugar Lemon Ice Box Pie
As of 2015, Diabetes affects 415 million people worldwide. I count myself in this number. Nine months ago, I made changes to my life to...

Tommy Centola
Jul 7, 20161 min read
Cane Syrup Cake
Here is a dessert that is uniquely Louisiana. I only use Steen’s Cane Syrup. Before I take a trip to New Orleans, I always check to see...

Tommy Centola
Jun 30, 20161 min read
Praline Cheesecake from John Folse
Pralines are as indigenous to Louisiana as gumbo is to bayou country. Cheesecake is one of my favorite desserts. Here is a combination of...

Tommy Centola
Jun 23, 20161 min read
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