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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...

Tommy Centola
Nov 1, 20211 min read


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...

Tommy Centola
Sep 16, 20211 min read


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...

Tommy Centola
Sep 13, 20211 min read


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...

Tommy Centola
Sep 6, 20212 min read


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...

Tommy Centola
Aug 23, 20211 min read


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...

Tommy Centola
Jun 7, 20211 min read


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...

Tommy Centola
May 24, 20211 min read


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...

Tommy Centola
May 13, 20211 min read


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...

Tommy Centola
Apr 8, 20212 min read


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...

Tommy Centola
Apr 5, 20211 min read


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...

Tommy Centola
Mar 25, 20212 min read


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...

Tommy Centola
Mar 22, 20212 min read


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...

Tommy Centola
Feb 18, 20212 min read


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...

Tommy Centola
Jan 25, 20211 min read


Feast of Seven Fishes Dish 1 Crab Casserole
It has been a few years since I have promoted the Feast of Seven Fishes. For those of you who have never heard of this, it is an...

Tommy Centola
Nov 30, 20201 min read


Andouille Deviled Eggs From Marcelle Bienvenu
There are many ways to serve deviled eggs. Here is Marcelle's take on them. 12 large hard-cooked eggs 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 1/4 cup...

Tommy Centola
Nov 5, 20201 min read


Oyster and Andouille Spread from Marcelle Bienvenu
As the calendar has turned to November, the countdown to the holiday season has started. This week, I want to share with you two...

Tommy Centola
Nov 2, 20201 min read


Crawfish Remoulade Salad
This tasty recipe can be made with either crawfish or cooked shrimp. Either way, you will get a taste of New Orleans. Try it both ways...

Tommy Centola
Jul 30, 20201 min read


Olive Salad Brochette
The temperature is starting to rise. The Dog Days of Summer are upon us. This week, I am featuring two recipes with very little cooking....

Tommy Centola
Jul 27, 20201 min read


Barbecued Shrimp from Paul Prudhomme
K-Paul's restaurant in the French Quarter has permanately closed. It was here that Paul Prudhomme shared his gifts with New Orleans. To...

Tommy Centola
Jul 20, 20201 min read
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