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Fried Frog Legs in Fine Herb Butter from Donald Link
Here is a great variation to fried frog legs. Always try to use fresh herbs. If you must use dry, divide the amount by 3. 4 cups Peanut...

Tommy Centola
Sep 5, 20191 min read


Frog Legs Provençale from John Folse
Frog legs do not taste like chicken. They do have a mild flavor that easily adapts to the seasonings use to cook them. Since most frog...

Tommy Centola
Sep 2, 20191 min read


Crabmeat au Gratin from Palace Cafe
I just finished writing an article on Dickie Brennan, highlighting recipes from the Palace Cafe. This week, I will share with you tow of...

Tommy Centola
Jul 15, 20191 min read


Sun-dried Tomato Grilled Shrimp
As hot as it is, many people are taking to their grills. So here comes two recipes for the grill. The first one involves Shrimp and the...

Tommy Centola
Jun 24, 20191 min read


Pan Sautéed Shrimp
Summertime usually calls for lighter dishes. This one fits the bill. It is also a quick dish to cook. 4 tablespoons Olive Oil 1...

Tommy Centola
May 3, 20191 min read


Shrimp Fricassee
I know that everyone is still boiling crawfish every chance they get. To get you ready for crawfish season to be over, this week, I will...

Tommy Centola
Apr 29, 20191 min read


Brewer’s Crabfingers from Abita Brew Pub
One of my wife’s favorite appetizers is Fried Crab Claws. I like them as well, however, I also like them sautéed. I was happy to find...

Tommy Centola
Apr 18, 20191 min read


“Barbecue” Crawfish
As everyone in Louisiana knows, Barbecue crawfish is not prepared by grilling crawfish. This unique preparation was created in the...

Tommy Centola
Apr 11, 20191 min read


Crabmeat Sansbois from LeRuth’s 20th Anniversary Cookbook
On Thursday this week, I will post my 800th recipe. Trying to think of recipes to showcase the week, I turned to my first place of...

Tommy Centola
Mar 11, 20191 min read


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
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