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Oysters Bordelasie from Drago’s Restaurant
If raw oysters is not your style, here is a baked oyster recipe from a man who knows a little something about oysters, Tommy Cvitanovich....

Tommy Centola
Feb 1, 20181 min read


Oh, Momma! Oysters from Frank Davis
Now is a great time for oysters. This past Friday, I opened my first oysters here in Arkansas. I have ordered fresh oysters in the shell...

Tommy Centola
Jan 29, 20181 min read


Rum & Cola Chicken Wings
The Playoffs are upon us. My Saints will be playing this week. This week, here are a couple of recipes for gameday. 3 pounds Chicken...

Tommy Centola
Jan 1, 20181 min read


Lobster and Crabmeat Cheesecake
One of my families Christmas traditions was how we would open presents. Since I have a large family, this could take hours. To pass the...

Tommy Centola
Dec 11, 20171 min read


Stuffed Boudin Balls
Here is a twist on Boudin Balls. This adds more flavor to an already delicious bite. 2 cups Vegetable Oil 32 ounces Boudin, removed from...

Tommy Centola
Oct 26, 20171 min read


Boudin Egg Rolls
This week, I am featuring Boudin as an ingredient. It works well as a stuffing for pork chops. It is also great as an appetizer. Here is...

Tommy Centola
Oct 23, 20171 min read


Grilled Muffuletta Sliders
How about another great Tailgating recipe? No sandwich says Creole-Italian like a Muffuletta. Here is a twist on that classic salad. 3...

Tommy Centola
Oct 9, 20171 min read


Ham & Cheese Sliders with Poppy Seed Sauce
Football season is in full swing. Many people get together to watch their favorite teams. This week, I am featuring a slider and a...

Tommy Centola
Oct 2, 20171 min read
Barbecued Grilled Shrimp Louisiana-Style
This recipe is closer to the name than the BBQ Shrimp most people are used to eating. There is actually BBQ sauce in the recipe. 1 1/2...

Tommy Centola
Aug 24, 20171 min read
Grilled Margarita Shrimp
Labor Day is quickly approaching. This unofficial last day of summer is a great excuse to crank up the grill for a big cookout. So for...

Tommy Centola
Aug 21, 20171 min read
Louisiana Abita BBQ Shrimp
One of the many things I miss about New Orleans is the fresh seafood. It was easy to drive to Westwego to pick up some fresh shrimp for...

Tommy Centola
Jun 26, 20171 min read
Sautéed Soft-Shell Crabs from Galatoire’s
This is as classic as it gets. This simply prepared dish is habit forming. 12 large Soft-Shell Crabs 4 cups All-Purpose Flour 2 cups...

Tommy Centola
Jun 15, 20171 min read
Soft-Shell Crab Basilica from Andrea’s
Right now is a great time of the year for Soft-Shell Crabs. This week, I am featuring two recipes from New Orleans area restaurants using...

Tommy Centola
Jun 12, 20171 min read
Artichoke Balls
This week, I am switching my focus to vegetables. There is no meat of any kind in these recipes. The first one would feel at home in my...

Tommy Centola
May 1, 20171 min read
Crawfish “Chez Bruno” from John Besh
This dish was inspired by a fabulous meal at Chez Bruno, in Les Arcs, France. At this restaurant, they refer to this dish as ‘the French...

Tommy Centola
Apr 6, 20171 min read
Crawfish LaCreme from Frank Davis
This creamy bowl of Louisiana goodness is great for dipping your toasted French Bread into. 2 cups Onions, chopped 2 cups Mushrooms,...

Tommy Centola
Mar 30, 20171 min read
Frank’s Cajun Crawfish Cakes
Crawfish Season is in full swing. This week I will feature 2 crawfish recipes from the late Frank Davis. 1 stick (8 tablespoons) Butter,...

Tommy Centola
Mar 27, 20172 min read
Crawfish Dip Version 2
Here is a little spicer version of the Crawfish Dip that I posted a years ago. I reworked it to heat things up. 1/4 cup Butter 1/4 cup...

Tommy Centola
Feb 27, 20171 min read
Mulate’s Stuffed Crabs
If your in New Orleans looking for some authentic Cajun food, a great place to stop is Mulate’s. Located on the corner of Julia and...

Tommy Centola
Feb 20, 20171 min read
Crawfish Stuffed Eggs
Here is a great appetizer for your Mardi Gras party. It is a great variation of a stuffed egg. 1 dozen Hard-Boiled Eggs 1 pound Crawfish...

Tommy Centola
Feb 13, 20171 min read
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