Dessert

November 23, 2024

Pecan Pie

Is Pecan Pie your favorite pie? Are you nuts for nuts? I absolutely love pecans. Pecan pie is my favorite pie and I make it every Thanksgiving and Christmas. I am from New Orleans, Louisiana, where I grew up picking and peeling (mostly eating) pecans for …

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by Monique Olivier Getzinger

August 22, 2024

Pralines

Pralines will satisfy any sweet tooth! Pralines (also known as pecan candy) are delectable southern confections made with sugar, cream and pecans. It is said that pralines originated in France but were made with almonds. When the French settled in Louisiana, almonds were replaced by …

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by Monique Olivier Getzinger

June 22, 2024

Peanut Butter Candy

You want something sweet? I could go for something sweet! No matter how hungry you are there is always room for something sweet in the New Orleans home! Supplies Ingredient Preparation Prepare an 8×8 glass dish with parchment paper. In a heavy gauge pot …

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by Monique Olivier Getzinger

February 1, 2024

Galette des Rois 2_2024

French King Cake In France during the month of January, everyone enjoys the Galette des Rois to celebrate the feast of the Epiphany. This is the day “of the Three Kings” (des Rois) when they visited baby Jesus. This delicious King Cake/pastry includes a …

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by Monique Olivier Getzinger