Tommy Centola
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, 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...
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Tommy Centola
Sep 14, 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...
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Tommy Centola
Aug 31, 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...
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Tommy Centola
Aug 28, 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...
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Tommy Centola
Aug 14, 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...
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Tommy Centola
Aug 10, 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...
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Tommy Centola
Jul 20, 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...
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Tommy Centola
Jul 17, 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...
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Tommy Centola
Jul 10, 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...
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Tommy Centola
May 25, 20231 min read
Drunkin' Shrimp Ceviche
Here's a ceviche with a little kick to it in two ways. First, is the tequila. Second is the addition of jalapeños. 2 1/2 pounds peeled,...
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Tommy Centola
May 22, 20231 min read
Redfish & Shrimp Ceviche
With the weather getting warmer, how about a cool dish to start your meal. This week, two Ceviche dishes that both contain shrimp. 1...
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Tommy Centola
May 4, 20231 min read
Grilled Shrimp Scampi
Scampi is one of my favorite ways to cook shrimp. Here's a great recipe of your next cookout. This recipe is per serving. 1 tablespoon...
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Tommy Centola
May 1, 20231 min read
Poached (Boiled) Shrimp
I know crawfish is the start at this time of year. However, I love to eat shrimp for a change of pace. How about 2 shrimp recipes this...
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Tommy Centola
Mar 13, 20231 min read
Marinated Swordfish Kabobs
Time for some new fish dishes just in time for Lent. Swordfish is a tasty departure from the fish you find on every restaurant menu. 1...
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Tommy Centola
Mar 9, 20231 min read
Crawfish Nachos
How about a little Cajun Mexican fusion? It's not too far of a reach to add crawfish tails to nachos. Maybe next, it will be pizza. 14...
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Tommy Centola
Mar 6, 20232 min read
Crawfish Kolaches
Springtime means one thing to me, Crawfish season. Here comes two new ways to prepare crawfish tails. 1 1/2 cups water (105 to 110℉) 1...
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Tommy Centola
Feb 23, 20231 min read
Shrimp Salad Sliders
Who doesn't love a slider? These couple of bite sandwiches are all the rage.ON your imagination is the limit for the fillings of this...
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Tommy Centola
Feb 20, 20231 min read
Angels on Horseback
How about a couple of appetizers or finger foods this week. This first one is a great use of oysters. Canola oil for frying 12 slices...
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Tommy Centola
Feb 16, 20231 min read
Oysters with Lemon-Cilantro Mignonette
In my opinion, the best way to cook an oyster is to not cook them at all. There is nothing like eating a raw oyster seconds after you...
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