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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


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


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


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


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


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...

Tommy Centola
Jan 8, 20241 min read


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...

Tommy Centola
Dec 28, 20231 min read


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...

Tommy Centola
Dec 25, 20231 min read


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...

Tommy Centola
Dec 21, 20231 min read


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....

Tommy Centola
Dec 18, 20231 min read


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...

Tommy Centola
Oct 12, 20231 min read


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...

Tommy Centola
Oct 9, 20231 min read


Shrimp Toast
As much as I love Creole and Cajun cooking, I like to branch out to other cultures. Here's a Chinese appetizer that is quite popular in...

Tommy Centola
Sep 14, 20231 min read


Shrimp Scampi
Here's another take on Shrimp Scampi. The addition of the Creole mustard adds to the deliciousness of the dish. 2 tablespoons butter 1/4...

Tommy Centola
Aug 31, 20231 min read


Shrimp and Sausage Skewers
Time for a couple of recipes featuring America's favorite seafood, Shrimp. This first one is straight from the grill. 3 tablespoons curry...

Tommy Centola
Aug 28, 20231 min read


Marinated Tomatoes
Are you looking to take your recipes to the next level? This week, I'm sharing two recipes that will do just that. 1/2 cup extra-virgin...

Tommy Centola
Aug 14, 20231 min read


Creole Crab Dip
What makes this dish Creole? Instead of cream cheese, Creole cream cheese is used. This give the finished dish a truly New Orleans...

Tommy Centola
Aug 10, 20231 min read


Oven-Baked Garlic Crabs
Most often you will find whole crabs available in restaurants boiled. Here's a great way to prepare them without the boiling pot. This is...

Tommy Centola
Jul 20, 20231 min read


Mignonette-Marinated Crab Claws
We are in the middle of peak season for blue crabs. My two recipes this week will showcase the crustacean two ways. Today, we are using...

Tommy Centola
Jul 17, 20231 min read


Grilled Spiced Okra with Garlic-Lemon Yogurt Sauce
Okra has a lot more uses than just being in gumbo. This week, I want to share with you two recipes in which okra is the star. 2/3 cup...

Tommy Centola
Jul 10, 20231 min read


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