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Crawfish Fritters
Here's what I call Cajun Arancini. These fritters will quickly disappear from your table. 2 cups cooked rice 1 bunch green onions, finely...
Tommy Centola
Mar 61 min read
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Green Goddess Louisiana Crab Dip
With Mardi Gras next week, this week I'm sharing a couple of recipes for the big day. 1 pound fresh Louisiana lump crabmeat 1 lemon 2...
Tommy Centola
Feb 241 min read
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Frank Brigtsen's SOS Grilled Oysters
Here's Frank's take on Char-Grilled Oysters. 1 quart oysters, in liquor (36 oysters needed) 1 1/2 sticks butter, softened 2 cloves...
Tommy Centola
Feb 201 min read
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Frank Brigtsen's SOS Barbecue Shrimp
Oyster shells are impossible to find in Arkansas. Luckly, there are SOS oyster shells. These stainless steel, reuseable shells are...
Tommy Centola
Feb 171 min read
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Creole Caramel Popcorn
This week, I want to showcase the flavor of caramel. Today's recipe is a tasty snack. 6 tablespoons canola oil 2/3 cup popcorn kernels 1...
Tommy Centola
Dec 23, 20241 min read
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Andouille Sausage Arancini
Now that we have the risotto make, lets make it into Arancini. Think of this as the italiam version of Boudin Balls. Canola oil, for...
Tommy Centola
Sep 19, 20241 min read
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Andouille Sausage Risotto
You will need this recipe for Thursday's recipe. Cajun meets Italy. 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup finely diced...
Tommy Centola
Sep 16, 20241 min read
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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,...
Tommy Centola
Jul 29, 20241 min read
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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....
Tommy Centola
Jul 8, 20241 min read
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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...
Tommy Centola
Jun 13, 20242 min read
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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...
Tommy Centola
Jun 10, 20241 min read
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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...
Tommy Centola
May 27, 20241 min read
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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...
Tommy Centola
May 6, 20242 min read
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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...
Tommy Centola
Apr 22, 20241 min read
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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...
Tommy Centola
Apr 18, 20241 min read
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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...
Tommy Centola
Mar 4, 20242 min read
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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...
Tommy Centola
Feb 22, 20241 min read
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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...
Tommy Centola
Jan 18, 20242 min read
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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...
Tommy Centola
Jan 15, 20241 min read
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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...
Tommy Centola
Jan 11, 20241 min read
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