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Crabmeat Yvonne from Galatoire’s
Here is a recipe from the restaurant of the other Top Chef comeptitor, Executive Chef Michael Sichel of Galatoire’s. This recipe is named...

Tommy Centola
Oct 7, 20132 min read
Crabmeat Maison from Galatoire’s
Here is the recipe for one of Galatoire’s popular appetizers, Crabmeat Maison. In other restaurants, this dish is known as Crabmeat...

Tommy Centola
Sep 5, 20131 min read
Emeril’s BBQ Shrimp
Today is officially the last day of Summer. Children are returning to school. Today most people are having their last big BBQ. New...

Tommy Centola
Sep 2, 20132 min read
Sauteed Soft-Shell Crabs from Galatoire’s
My wife and I are currently celebrating our birthday week. She was born August 6th and I on August 13th. A celebration dinner in New...

Tommy Centola
Aug 12, 20132 min read
Asparagus Ellen from Brennan’s
There has been no new news on the reopening of Brennan’s. So here is another recipe from that currently closed kitchen. Asparagus are...

Tommy Centola
Jul 11, 20131 min read
Shrimp and Andouille Sausage Samantha from Brennan’s
Brennan’s Restaurant is currently closed. Due to many issues, the restaurant was closed last Thursday. Check out this article by Tom...

Tommy Centola
Jul 1, 20131 min read
Soft Shell Crab with Pecan
This is the time of the year for great Soft Shell Crabs. Here is a recipe that is a take on Trout Almondine. This recipe is from Tom...

Tommy Centola
May 30, 20132 min read
Oyster Pan Roast from Palace Cafe
Here is one more oyster recipe before we run out of months with R’s in them. Before modern refrigeration, oysters were believed to not be...

Tommy Centola
Apr 25, 20132 min read
Oyster’s Roland from Christian’s Restaurant
This was the most popular appetizer at Christian’s. Chef Roland Huet left Galatoire’s to open the kitchen at Christian’s. At Galatoire’s,...

Tommy Centola
Apr 11, 20132 min read
Crawfish Bread from John Folse
Chef John Folse is a leading authority on Cajun and Creole cuisine and culture. He has authored the following books, The evolution of...

Tommy Centola
Mar 7, 20131 min read
Crawfish Boudin Balls
The first time I had crawfish boudin was at Perino’s Boiling Pot. Now whenever I am there, I have to get a link. I like this boudin...

Tommy Centola
Feb 28, 20131 min read
Andouille Corn Dogs from Emeril Lagasse
This weekend is the frist full weekend of parades in the city of New Orleans. When I think of food at a parade, I think of Corn Dogs and...

Tommy Centola
Jan 24, 20131 min read
Crawfish Boulettes suggested by Jeff Allen
I was looking for ideas for my blog post. Since I was listening to the radio, I figured I would ask Jeff Allen what his favorite New...

Tommy Centola
Jan 17, 20132 min read
LeRuth’s Barbeque Shrimp
Barbeque Shrimp is a dish found in many restaurants in New Orleans and every version is a little different form the other. Here is the...

Tommy Centola
Jan 14, 20131 min read
Oysters Bienville
A common appetizer on New Orleans restaurants are Oysters 2-2-2. This is a sampling of three different baked oysters. The first is...

Tommy Centola
Jan 3, 20132 min read
Char Broiled Shrimp from Mike Centola
Lasst Friday night, my family go together to have our Christmas celebration. It was based around shucking oysters. But one of the dishes...

Tommy Centola
Dec 31, 20121 min read
Crab Muffins from Edna Centola
Edna is the wife of my brother, Ken. She is a wonderful cook. For years, she has been making my mother’s Cheesecake and Fudge Pie for...

Tommy Centola
Dec 20, 20121 min read
P&J’s Garlic-Lemon Oysters
P&J Oysters are the oldest continously operating oyster house in America. Since 1876, P&J’s has been cultivating, harvesting, processing...

Tommy Centola
Dec 13, 20121 min read
Oysters Mosca
Tonight, I suprised my wife with a pint of oysters. Unfortunately, she likes oysters prepared one way, Fried. One of my favorite dishes...

Tommy Centola
Nov 29, 20121 min read
Seafood Newberg
One of the entrees that I ate on my cruise was Seafood Newberg. This is dish that is not often seen on many menus these days. It was...

Tommy Centola
Nov 15, 20121 min read
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