Tommy Centola
Pomegranate Mojito Cocktail
The Pomegranate juice and mint simple syrup give this drink a festive feel. 1/4 cup rum 1/4 cup pomegranate juice 2 tablespoons fresh...
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Tommy Centola
4 days ago1 min read
MInt Simple Syrup
With the holidays here, I thought I would share a new beverage. It's perfect for the season. Today, I am sharing one of the ingredients....
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Tommy Centola
5 days ago3 min read
Different ways to cook chicken
Chicken is something that I could eat every day. The mild flavor of the meal lends itself to almost unlimited preparations.With the price...
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Tommy Centola
Nov 282 min read
Eggnog Molasses Sandwich Cookies
If you do a cookie exchange for Christmas, here's a different one. I guarantee no one will have this recipe. 3/4 cup butter, softened 1...
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Tommy Centola
Nov 251 min read
Eggnog Buttercream
I am one that wishes eggnog would be available year round. This week, I will share a cookie recipe split into two different post. 1 cup...
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Tommy Centola
Nov 243 min read
Signature dish focuses on garlic
New Orleans is known for its talented chefs. I don’t think there is one with a better name that chef Susan Spicer. With her delicate...
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Tommy Centola
Nov 212 min read
Butter Pecan Cake
Pecans pop up in numerous desserts around the holidays. Here's a cake that will have every one asking for more. 1 1/4 cup butter,...
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Tommy Centola
Nov 181 min read
Brown Sugar Frosting
This week, I am sharing a great cake recipe for the holidays. Today is the frosting for the cake 1 1/2 cups firmly packed light brown...
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Tommy Centola
Nov 173 min read
Cook meal from the hear on Valentine's Day
Many couples dine in restaurants for Valentine’s Day. This is one of the busiest days for restaurants, which could mean a long wait for a...
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Tommy Centola
Nov 141 min read
Salmon Croquettes
Here's a childhood favorite from my mom. I was always one of the first at the table when these were served. Fry: 1 tablespoon minced...
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Tommy Centola
Nov 111 min read
Chicken Bonne Femme
Tomorrow, my cookbook is scheduled to be released. This week, I will share two recipes from You Can't Take New Orleans Out Of The Cook. 4...
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Tommy Centola
Nov 103 min read
Head to kitchen with tasso
Most people think of Tasso as a ham product. Ham comes from the hind quarter of the pig. Tasso is made from the shoulder. The shoulder is...
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Tommy Centola
Nov 71 min read
Buttermilk Biscuits
I am not a baker. However, there is nothing like freshly made biscuits right out of the oven. 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more as...
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Tommy Centola
Nov 41 min read
Andouille Cream Gravy
Here's another set of recipes to make a completed dish. It's a great way to start your monring. 1/4 cup butter 4 ounces andouille...
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Tommy Centola
Nov 33 min read
Try new version of gumbo
Gumbo and cold weather go together like peanut butter and jelly. It’s definitely a soup that you can eat as a meal. In New Orleans, many...
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Tommy Centola
Oct 311 min read
Shrimp Clemenceau
This version is based on the one found at Dooky Chase. It is a staple on their menu. 1/2 cup butter 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced...
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Tommy Centola
Oct 282 min read
Shrimp-Stuffed Mirliton
Time to head to the Gulf for some fresh shrimp. There are so many ways to prepare them. Here's two more this week. 8 large mirlitons 1...
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Tommy Centola
Oct 273 min read
Soup is perfect meal in cold weather
I am not a cold-weather person. I’m sure that comes as no surprise to most of you. New Orleans is not known for their cold winters. There...
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Tommy Centola
Oct 241 min read
Brownies
As you know, I am no baker. Here's a brownie recipe that doesn't use a premade mix 1 cup unsalted butter 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup...
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Tommy Centola
Oct 211 min read
Garlic Butter Chicken
This week, I am on vacation, spending time with Peggy and some dear friends. This week, I am sharing a couple of recipes from our friend...
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