Tommy Centola
Caribbean Breeze
With the weather turning warm, I thought a couple of rum drinks would help this week. These recipes are coming from the Original Tortuga...
top of page
CREOLE CAJUN CHEF
Good Cooking, Good Eating & Good Living!!!
Search
Tommy Centola
- 1 day ago
- 3 min
Two stuffed dinner dishes
When thinking of a stuffed dish, many recipes come to mind. You can stuff pastas, fish, meats, mushrooms, and even shrimp. Today I...
19 views0 comments
Tommy Centola
- 4 days ago
- 1 min
Sausage Coffee Cake
When I opened the cover of the book, my mom had written down recipes and page numbers. This one was at the top of the list. It's a savory...
12 views0 comments
Tommy Centola
- May 29
- 1 min
Louisiana Coffee Cake
Looking through my collection of cookbooks, I came across the official cookbook of the Louisiana World's Fair. I thought that this week,...
21 views0 comments
Tommy Centola
- May 28
- 3 min
Sharing recipes after 60 trips around the sun
It’s hard to believe that today is a milestone birthday for me. At 11:41pm, I will have made 60 trips around the sun. It’s also the last...
20 views0 comments
Tommy Centola
- May 25
- 1 min
Drunkin' Shrimp Ceviche
Here's a ceviche with a little kick to it in two ways. First, is the tequila. Second is the addition of jalapeños. 2 1/2 pounds peeled,...
12 views0 comments
Tommy Centola
- May 22
- 1 min
Redfish & Shrimp Ceviche
With the weather getting warmer, how about a cool dish to start your meal. This week, two Ceviche dishes that both contain shrimp. 1...
10 views0 comments
Tommy Centola
- May 21
- 3 min
Birthday girl shares favorite recipes
Today is a very special day for me. It’s my wife, Peggy’s, birthday. It also kicks off our birthday week. So instead of putting together...
17 views0 comments
Tommy Centola
- May 18
- 1 min
Andouille Chicken Jambalaya
Here's another Andouille Rice dish. This time, Jambalaya, with chicken. 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 pound andouille sausage, sliced 3/4...
29 views0 comments
Tommy Centola
- May 15
- 1 min
Andouille Sauce Piquante
How about a couple of recipes using one of my favorite ingredients, Andouille? Both recipes use rice also. 1/2 cup butter 3/4 cups...
34 views0 comments
Tommy Centola
- May 14
- 3 min
Exploring the wide varieties of mushrooms
When most recipes call for mushrooms, it is usually button mushrooms. There are so many different varieties in the markets today. I want...
12 views0 comments
Tommy Centola
- May 11
- 1 min
Accordion-Style Creole Tomatoes au Gratin
If this were a potato it would be referred to as Hasselback. The slicing of the tomato allows it to cook more inside. 6 medium-sized...
13 views0 comments
Tommy Centola
- May 8
- 1 min
Creole Tomato and Bacon Pie
It's that time of year again, Creole Tomato Season. This week, a couple of ways to prepare this Louisiana treasure. 2 medium-sized ripe...
20 views0 comments
Tommy Centola
- May 7
- 3 min
Grits work for more than breakfast
Grits are a staple on a Southern breakfast table. No matter where or when we eat a breakfast meal, my wife will insist that it includes...
16 views0 comments
Tommy Centola
- May 4
- 1 min
Grilled Shrimp Scampi
Scampi is one of my favorite ways to cook shrimp. Here's a great recipe of your next cookout. This recipe is per serving. 1 tablespoon...
28 views0 comments
Tommy Centola
- May 1
- 1 min
Poached (Boiled) Shrimp
I know crawfish is the start at this time of year. However, I love to eat shrimp for a change of pace. How about 2 shrimp recipes this...
22 views0 comments
Tommy Centola
- Apr 30
- 3 min
Don't underestimate the versitility of pork
When you think of the most versatile meat, chicken is usually the first one that comes to mind. I’m one that could eat chicken every day....
17 views0 comments
Tommy Centola
- Apr 27
- 1 min
Monte Critso
Here's the only thing I would eat at Bennigan's. I'm not sure when was the first time I ate it, but I was hooked from the start. For each...
36 views0 comments
Tommy Centola
- Apr 24
- 1 min
Croque-Madame
Every now and then, a good sandwich hits the spot. Of course I'm not talking about one you put together in a minute. This week, I want to...
37 views0 comments
Tommy Centola
- Apr 23
- 3 min
Spotlighting useful kitchen staple garlic
When asked what ingredient I can’t live without, my answer is easy, garlic. I’m one of those who thinks there is no such thing as too...
32 views0 comments
bottom of page