Appetizers

Tommy Centola

Mar 13
1 min

Marinated Swordfish Kabobs

Time for some new fish dishes just in time for Lent. Swordfish is a tasty departure from the fish you find on every restaurant menu. 1...

28 views0 comments

Tommy Centola

Mar 9
1 min

Crawfish Nachos

How about a little Cajun Mexican fusion? It's not too far of a reach to add crawfish tails to nachos. Maybe next, it will be pizza. 14...

49 views0 comments

Tommy Centola

Mar 6
2 min

Crawfish Kolaches

Springtime means one thing to me, Crawfish season. Here comes two new ways to prepare crawfish tails. 1 1/2 cups water (105 to 110℉) 1...

56 views0 comments

Tommy Centola

Feb 23
1 min

Shrimp Salad Sliders

Who doesn't love a slider? These couple of bite sandwiches are all the rage.ON your imagination is the limit for the fillings of this...

112 views0 comments

Tommy Centola

Feb 20
1 min

Angels on Horseback

How about a couple of appetizers or finger foods this week. This first one is a great use of oysters. Canola oil for frying 12 slices...

122 views0 comments

Tommy Centola

Feb 16
1 min

Oysters with Lemon-Cilantro Mignonette

In my opinion, the best way to cook an oyster is to not cook them at all. There is nothing like eating a raw oyster seconds after you...

55 views0 comments

Tommy Centola

Feb 2
1 min

Crawfish Hand Pies

The big game is coming up. I prefer finger foods while watching the commercials. Isn't that the real reason most people watch the Super...

34 views2 comments

Tommy Centola

Jan 30
1 min

Debris Grilled Cheese

How about one more use of Debris? Very often I make grilled cheese with a meat component inside. Why not use Debris? Roast Beef Debris (...

22 views0 comments

Tommy Centola

Jan 23
1 min

Sweet Potato Cheese Fries with Debris

I guess you could consider this Cajun Poutine. I wonder if Canada regrets kicking the Cajuns from their land? 1 (20-ounce) bag frozen...

8 views0 comments

Oysters Broiled in a Garlicky Herb Butter

Tommy Centola

Nov 17, 2022
1 min

Oysters Broiled in a Garlicky Herb Butter

Here's a take on Char Grilled Oysters. There's no need to light up your grill. Turn on your oven to broil and let's go. Rock salt 1 cup...

30 views0 comments

Tommy Centola

Oct 10, 2022
1 min

Shrimp Orleans

I don't think there is a more versatile seafood than shrimp. With the abundance around south Louisiana, they are readily available. Here...

73 views0 comments

Tommy Centola

Oct 6, 2022
1 min

Andouille Bites

Here's a quick and easy recipe. It's a great finger food. It will fit in perfectly for football parties. 2 pounds andouille sausage, cut...

32 views0 comments

Tommy Centola

Oct 3, 2022
1 min

Andouille Chips and Beer-Cheese Dip

Andouille is my favorite sausage. This week, I will showcase it in twice as an appetizer. The first use is a different take on chips and...

16 views0 comments

Tommy Centola

Aug 29, 2022
1 min

Shrimp and Crab Ceviche

In the immortal words of Bubba Blue, there are many ways to cook shrimp. This week, I'm sharing two. One I'm sure he's mentioned and...

15 views0 comments

Tommy Centola

Aug 15, 2022
1 min

Zydeco Shrimp Kabobs

Let's head outside to the grill this week. Let's start with some shrimp on the barbe. New Orleans Style. 8 (12-inch) wooden skewers 24...

28 views0 comments

Tommy Centola

Jul 21, 2022
1 min

Pimento Cheese Sausage Balls

One of my favorite childhood food memories was trying Sausage Balls for the first time. I had never tasted anything like it. Imagine my...

33 views0 comments

Tommy Centola

Jun 9, 2022
1 min

Cherry Tomato Bruschetta

Here's an Italian version. This is the bruschetta that I think of when I hear that word. It's simple yet tasty. 3 pints cherry tomatoes 1...

18 views0 comments

Tommy Centola

Jun 6, 2022
1 min

Arugula Pesto and Ricotta Crostini

A while back, I had posted a crostini recipe. Since they are great finger foods, they go great at picnics and cookouts. Here comes two...

10 views0 comments

Tommy Centola

May 16, 2022
1 min

Crabmeat Remick

This week, let's talk about crabmeat. I will feature a crabmeat recipe from each of my cookbooks. To start today, here's one from my...

40 views0 comments

Tommy Centola

May 5, 2022
1 min

Jambalaya Bites

Here's a twist on Boudin balls. You can use whatever you favorite jambalaya is. I used my traditional sausage jambalaya with cooked...

42 views0 comments