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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
Lime Sherbet
Summer has started. Here is a refreshing dessert. This is a great recipe to make with children. 1 cup granulated Sugar 1 cup Water 2/3...

Tommy Centola
Jun 16, 20161 min read
Whipped Chocolate Cheesecake Parfaits
Here is a great summertime dessert. It is great for a family meal as well as a fancy dinner. The cool dessert is sure to please. 1 cup...

Tommy Centola
Jun 10, 20161 min read
Peanut Butter Fudge
Peanut Butter has been a favorite in my family for as long as I can remember. Most in my family will eat the Peanut Butter on a spoon...

Tommy Centola
Jun 2, 20161 min read
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....

Tommy Centola
May 26, 20161 min read
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...

Tommy Centola
May 19, 20161 min read
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,...

Tommy Centola
May 12, 20161 min read
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...

Tommy Centola
May 5, 20161 min read
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...

Tommy Centola
Apr 21, 20161 min read
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...

Tommy Centola
Apr 14, 20161 min read
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