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Watermelon Mint Frozen Cups
Growing up in the 60's and 70's, I know most moms made their children frozen cups for the summer. It was a simple but welcomed treat on...
Tommy Centola
Jul 25, 20221 min read
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Chocolate Meringue Pie
Chocolate is a universal comfort food. I have not run into many people who dislike chocolate. Here's a dessert that will sure to please...
Tommy Centola
Jul 14, 20221 min read
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Blueberry Spoon Bread
With all this heat, I thought I would share you something sweet this week. This first recipe can be used as either a dessert or a...
Tommy Centola
Jul 11, 20221 min read
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Frozen Lemon Pie
This is one of my wife's favorite desserts. It's so refreshing after any meal, especially in the summertime. 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons...
Tommy Centola
Apr 28, 20221 min read
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Grapefruit Tartlets
With summer around the corner, I thought a couple of citrus desserts would hit the spot. 2 cups sugar, divided 1/4 cups cornstarch 2...
Tommy Centola
Apr 25, 20222 min read
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Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding
Here's a dessert to satisfy your chocolate lovers out there. The two different chip flavors combines the world of regular and white...
Tommy Centola
Feb 10, 20221 min read
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Sweet Potato Bread Pudding with Praline Sauce
Valentine's Day is coming up. Dessert is a main part of my meal planning for that day. This week, I want to share two bread pudding...
Tommy Centola
Feb 7, 20221 min read
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King Cake Croissant Doughnuts
Cronuts were the latest crazy years ago. Why not decorate these gems in Mardi Gras colors? Here's a shortcut recipe to achieve these...
Tommy Centola
Jan 13, 20222 min read
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Fat Tuesday Monkey Bread
The start of the New Year can mean only one thing, King Cake season is here. How about two recipes that are a twist on King Cakes? They...
Tommy Centola
Jan 10, 20221 min read
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Chocolate-Bourbon Pecan Tart
Can't decide between a chocolate or pecan pie? Here's a combination that will please both camps. 1 1/4 cups plus 6 tablespoons...
Tommy Centola
Dec 9, 20212 min read
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Chocolate-Blood Orange Pots de Créme
Looking for some new desserts this holiday season? This week, I'm sharing two chocolate based dishes. They are sure to satisfy your sweet...
Tommy Centola
Dec 6, 20211 min read
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Mirliton Pie
Here's a different take on mirlitons. Usually found in a savory dish, here is a dessert pie. Add this recipe to your traditional...
Tommy Centola
Oct 28, 20211 min read
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Salted Caramel and Chocolate Bread Pudding
Caramel and chocolate is a sweet lover's delight. Here's that combination in a bread pudding. It may become you favorite bread pudding. 6...
Tommy Centola
Oct 21, 20211 min read
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Toasted Coconut Tres Leches Bread Pudding
One of my favorite desserts is bread pudding. The variations are endless. How about a couple different ones this week? Let's go to the...
Tommy Centola
Oct 18, 20212 min read
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Mascarpone Peach Hand Pies
Who doesn't love a freshly fried pie to eat. Whether its a fruit pie, chocolate filled, or meat filled, it's a treat. Here's a version of...
Tommy Centola
Sep 2, 20212 min read
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Corn Ice Pops
Here's a different way to use fresh corn. The sweetness of the fresh corn really shines here. It's also a great way to chase away the...
Tommy Centola
Aug 26, 20211 min read
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Chocolate Sauce
This recipe is from, in my opinion, the best restaurant ever LeRuth's. This chocolate sauce was mainly served over ice cream. It was also...
Tommy Centola
Aug 19, 20211 min read
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Salted Caramel Sauce
With the heat reaching 100 degrees here in Arkansas, my thoughts turn to ice cream. Instead of sharing two ice cream recipes, I want to...
Tommy Centola
Aug 16, 20211 min read
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Watermelon Lime Sorbet
It has been a hot summer here in Arkansas. Sometimes I think the heat is worse here than in New Orleans. Here's a recipe to help cool you...
Tommy Centola
Aug 9, 20211 min read
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Blueberry Ice Cream
With it being so hot right now, ice cream is a great way to end a meal. It's also a great treat to try to beat the heat. Blueberries make...
Tommy Centola
Jul 29, 20211 min read
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