Appetizers

Tommy Centola

Jul 29
1 min

Spicy Guacamole

This week, we are going with a little Cajun Mexican Fusion. You will need today's recipe to complete Thursday's dish. 4 ripe avocados,...

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Tommy Centola

Jul 8
1 min

Shredded Chicken Noodle Bowl

This week, we are headed to the yard for our focus ingredient. Here are a couple of rotisserie chicken recipes that are great for lunch....

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Tommy Centola

Jun 13
2 min

Crabmeat-Stuffed Jalapeño Poppers

Stuffed jalapeños are popular appetizers on restaurant menus. Here's a twist that uses the sweet meat of the blue crab as part of it's...

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Tommy Centola

Jun 10
1 min

Crabmeat Crostini

As crawfish start to go away, here comes the blue crabs. This week , I will be featuring them in a couple of appetizers. 1 pound jumbo...

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Tommy Centola

May 27
1 min

Crab Beignets

This week, I'm sharing two recipes that go together. Thursday's recipe will be a suace for today's. 1 cup mascarpone cheese 1 cup finely...

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Tommy Centola

May 6
2 min

Creole Tomato Pie

It's that time of year again when Creole tomatoes are starting to show up. I want to share with you a couple of new recipes for these...

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Tommy Centola

Apr 22
1 min

Oak Alley Garlic Sautéed Shrimp

This week, we are taking a trip up the river to the most photographed plantation, Oak Alley. I will be sharing two of their shrimp...

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Tommy Centola

Apr 18
1 min

Lamb Flatbread

I have yet to meet someone who doesn't like pizza. Here's a different spin on the Italian classic. Per Serving: 1 taco-sized flour...

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Tommy Centola

Mar 4
2 min

Baked Stuffed Clams

As Julia Child once said, "I enjoy cooking with wine, sometimes I even put it in the food I'm cooking." With that in mind, here are two...

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Tommy Centola

Feb 22
1 min

Oysters with Lemon-Cilantro Mignonette

Nothing taste better than an oyster, seconds after they have been shucked. For those who like a little accompaniment, here's a little...

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Tommy Centola

Jan 18
2 min

Rockefeller-Stuffed Shrimp

Here's a big twist on Oysters Rockefeller. You can make this recipe either as an appetizer or entrée. Just use more shrimp per plate. 2...

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Tommy Centola

Jan 15
1 min

Angels on Horseback Crostini

I am staying with appetizers this week. The first one is perfect right now, since oysters are at their peak. 6 slices bacon 1 tablespoon...

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Tommy Centola

Jan 11
1 min

Cracklin' Deviled Eggs

Here's a new twist on stuffed eggs. The addition of cracklin' adds texture to the dish. 8 large hard-cooked eggs, peeled and halved...

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Tommy Centola

Jan 8
1 min

Homemade Cracklin'

Here's another set of recipes which the first one is part of the second one. Of course, you could buy cracklin' at the store, but that's...

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Tommy Centola

Dec 28, 2023
1 min

Creole Butter Glazed Crab Fingers

One of my most favorite appetizers is crab fingers. The ony problem is that here in Arkansas, you can only find the fired. Here's a...

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Coconut Shrimp with Hot Pepper Jelly Glaze

Tommy Centola

Dec 25, 2023
1 min

Coconut Shrimp with Hot Pepper Jelly Glaze

Merry Christmas! This week, I thoughtI would share some appetizers for the New Years. First up, a twist on shrimp. Canola oil 24 jumbo...

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Tommy Centola

Dec 21, 2023
1 min

Duck Poppers

One of the more popular appetizers these days are stuffed jalapeno peppers. Here's a different spin on Poppers. 4 ounces goat cheese 2...

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Tommy Centola

Dec 18, 2023
1 min

Crawfish Cardinale Tarts

For opening presenst, my family would often make a bunch of appteizers to munch on. It made things easier than having a sit-down dinner....

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Tommy Centola

Oct 12, 2023
1 min

Muffuletta Eggs

There are so many different takes on deviled eggs. Here's one straight from the bayou. 1 dozen eggs 1 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 cup...

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Tommy Centola

Oct 9, 2023
1 min

Hot Boiled Peanuts

How about some finger food this week? Here are some great tasting things that work great at any cookout, especially tailgates. 3 cups...

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