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Garlic Grilled Shrimp
Hopefully the last cold spell has left us. Time to crank up the grills with this shrimp entree. 2 pounds Louisiana Shrimp (21-25 count)...

Tommy Centola
Mar 7, 20191 min read


Frank’s Grill-Pan Curried Shrimp from Frank Davis
Last week, I featured Marcelle Bienvenu. The week, I am featuring 2 shrimp dishes from Frank Davis. The Sauce 1 cup plain low fat Yogurt...

Tommy Centola
Feb 11, 20191 min read


Fried Potato-Crusted Oysters
I find that using potato flakes to coat the oysters adds another layer of texture and flavor to regular fried oysters. You can use...

Tommy Centola
Jan 31, 20191 min read


Oysters Casino
Oysters Casino are often found on menus that offer numerous baked oysters. Variations can be found among the varieties of oysters 2-2-2....

Tommy Centola
Nov 15, 20181 min read


Oysters Maxwell from Juban’s Restaurant in Baton Rouge
While I am not a clod weather person, I do have a reason to look forward to winter. It is the best time of the year for oysters. This...

Tommy Centola
Nov 12, 20181 min read


Cheese Straws
This is a great appetizer for any gathering. It goes especially well with cocktails. 1 stick Butter 2 cups sharp Cheddar Cheese, grated 1...

Tommy Centola
Nov 8, 20181 min read


Coconut Shrimp
Here is a dish that is found on some restaurant menus. The sweetness of the shrimp along with the coconut, makes this a great...

Tommy Centola
Nov 4, 20181 min read


Shrimp Boulettes
Shrimp is a very versatile seafood. Available year round, it is always easy to get your hands on fresh shrimp.This week, I am sharing two...

Tommy Centola
Oct 29, 20181 min read


Crabmeat Quesadillas
Quesadillas are a quick versatile dish. Usually, it is cheese (and sometimes meats) in a tortilla and cooked. Here is a little Creole...

Tommy Centola
Aug 29, 20181 min read


Andouille Stuffed Mushrooms
Here is a recipe from my hopefully soon to be published second cookbook. Stuffed mushrooms are on of my wife’s favorite appetizers. Most...

Tommy Centola
Aug 23, 20181 min read


Bacon Cheeseburger Egg Rolls
Saturday night at the Centola house meant my dad cooking hamburgers. This is a tradition that has been kept alive by myself and my...

Tommy Centola
Aug 20, 20181 min read


Savory Rice Calas
Here is a take on the traditional sweet calas. The addition of the protein of your choice makes this a great traditional New Orleans...

Tommy Centola
Jun 21, 20181 min read


Jalapeno Poppers
You can find this item on numerous menus. Most of the time, they are using a premed item that they are just dropping into the fryer. here...

Tommy Centola
Jun 7, 20181 min read


Stuffed Softshell Crab Bake
Here is a very different way to prepare soft-shell crabs. Most people will fry or sauté them. This recipe adds plenty of flavor to the...

Tommy Centola
May 10, 20181 min read


Broiled Softshell Crabs
Softshell crabs have started to hit the streets in New Orleans. This week, I will share with you different ways to prepare these...

Tommy Centola
May 7, 20181 min read


Crawfish Stuffed Peppers
Easter has just passed, which this year corresponds with my first crawfish boil of the year. So I thought why not add 2 more crawfish...

Tommy Centola
Apr 9, 20181 min read


BBQ Bourbon Andouille
This week, I am in New Orleans. Last weekend was my St. Patricks Irish Channel march. Friday and Saturday, I will be with my brother’s...

Tommy Centola
Mar 19, 20181 min read


Acme’s Sherried Oysters
Since oysters are really good right now, how about 2 more oyster recipes? These recipes are from restaurants who know a few things about...

Tommy Centola
Feb 26, 20181 min read


Oysters en Brochette from Galatoire’s
One of my favorite restaurants in the French Quarter is Galatoire’s. I remember my mother bringing my brother and sister there at a young...

Tommy Centola
Feb 22, 20182 min read


Chargrilled Oysters from Acme Oyster House
The world’s mine oyster according to Falstaff in Shakespeare’s play The Merry Wives of Windsor. Of course in New Orleans, we know all...

Tommy Centola
Feb 19, 20181 min read
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