Appetizers

Tommy Centola

Jan 20, 2022
1 min

Blackened Alligator

This is a great dish as either an appetizer to entree. This tasty dish is a great way to bite the gator before it bites you. 2 pounds...

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Tommy Centola

Jan 17, 2022
1 min

Alligator Chili Frito Pie

Let's take a look at the big dog of the swamp, the alligator. No, t doesn't taste like chicken. The tender tail meat is great for any...

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Tommy Centola

Dec 20, 2021
1 min

Lemon-Thyme Shrimp Beggar's Purses

It's Christmas week. Lots of cooking will be happening. This week, I want to share a couple of appetizers. They are both great for...

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Tommy Centola

Nov 11, 2021
1 min

Oysters Rockefeller Crostini

Here's a twist on a classic. This recipe is perfect for cocktail parties. It's also great as finger food as you open Christmas presents,...

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Tommy Centola

Nov 8, 2021
2 min

Crawfish Fritters

The holiday season is quickly approaching. In my family, appetizer always play a big part of our get togethers. This week, here are two...

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Tommy Centola

Nov 4, 2021
1 min

Muffuletta Flatbread

The flavors of a muffuletta has been enjoyed in many ways. Here's a way to get all the wonderful flavors of a muffuletta without all of...

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Tommy Centola

Nov 1, 2021
1 min

Shrimp, Spinach and Artichoke Flatbread

Flatbreads have been making there way onto restaurant menus. This pizza type dish is a great way to share a tasty morsel before your...

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Tommy Centola

Sep 16, 2021
1 min

Creole Shrimp Dip

Here is an appetizer that will add a little fanciness to your meal. It's a simple dish that looks like it belongs at a fancy gathering...

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Tommy Centola

Sep 13, 2021
1 min

Prosciutto-Wrapped Stuffed Shrimp

Shrimp is the most eaten seafood in America. With it's versatility, it's no wonder why it's so popular. This week, I am sharing two...

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Tommy Centola

Sep 6, 2021
2 min

Andouille Sausage Meat Pie

Sausage is know known as a healthy food. But it sure is tasty. This week, I'm sharing a couple of recipes with sausage. Now, any rope or...

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Tommy Centola

Aug 23, 2021
1 min

Grilled Corn Salsa

Fresh corn has started to hit the local farmer's market. So this week, I'll feature this great fresh product. Today's recipe is an...

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Tommy Centola

Jun 7, 2021
1 min

Crabmeat au Gratin from Mike Anderson's

Mike Anderson used to have a restaurant in New Orleans. The former All-American Linebacker from LSU now has restaurants in Baton Rouge...

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Tommy Centola

May 24, 2021
1 min

Shrimp en Brochette

This week, I want to share a couple of recipes featuring the most popular seafood in America, shrimp. According to Bubba Gump, there are...

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Tommy Centola

May 13, 2021
1 min

Andouille in Creole Mustard Sauce

Here is a quick appetizer that uses three of my favorite ingredients, andouille, heavy cream and Creole mustard. And they are the only...

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Tommy Centola

Apr 8, 2021
2 min

Crawfish Mac & Cheese Fritters

I have a recipe for Cajun Mac & Cheese in my new cookbook. It features andouille. Why not change that to crawfish, roll them into balls...

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Tommy Centola

Apr 5, 2021
1 min

Crawfish & Artichoke Bread

Spring is here which means it's crawfish season. This week, I want to share with you two crawfish appetizer dishes. They are great when...

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Crabby Jack Wontons with Casian Dipping Sauce

Tommy Centola

Mar 25, 2021
2 min

Crabby Jack Wontons with Casian Dipping Sauce

Sometimes an idea comes together quick. This recipe took me two tries before I was happy enough to share it. Actually, the second time...

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Smoky Crawfish Queso with Fried Bowtie Pasta

Tommy Centola

Mar 22, 2021
2 min

Smoky Crawfish Queso with Fried Bowtie Pasta

This week, I want to share with you a couple of my latest creations. I started playing looking for a couple of new appetizer ideas. I...

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Tommy Centola

Feb 18, 2021
2 min

Boudin King Cake

On January 1, 2011, I posted my very first recipe, Crab Cakes. Today, I am excited to post my 1000th recipe. 10 years ago, the thought of...

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Tommy Centola

Jan 25, 2021
1 min

Oyster Fritters

I am not a cold weather person. The best part of winter is that it is the best time of the year for oysters. This week, I am sharing an...

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