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Blueberry Muffins
They say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. While I feel that the most important meals are ones in which the entire...

Tommy Centola
Oct 31, 20221 min read


Blueberry Spoon Bread
With all this heat, I thought I would share you something sweet this week. This first recipe can be used as either a dessert or a...

Tommy Centola
Jul 11, 20221 min read


Creole Sheet Pan Eggs
Here is a great way to prepare eggs for a crowd. It is also an easy cleanup in the kitchen. 16 large eggs 8 large egg whites 1 1/2...

Tommy Centola
Apr 7, 20221 min read


Artichoke Breakfast Pastry
Before our St. Patrick's parade, we always get together at someone's house for breakfast. Often casseroles are made to feel the group. O...

Tommy Centola
Apr 4, 20221 min read


Cajun Eggs Benedict
Here's a twist on the classic Eggs Benedict. Subbing out the Canadian bacon for Andouille sausage is a great twist. I wish I would have...

Tommy Centola
Mar 17, 20221 min read


Poached Eggs
People in New Orleans really know how to start the day. Whether it's breakfast or brunch, poached eggs are a staple on the menu. While...

Tommy Centola
Mar 14, 20221 min read


King Cake Croissant Doughnuts
Cronuts were the latest crazy years ago. Why not decorate these gems in Mardi Gras colors? Here's a shortcut recipe to achieve these...

Tommy Centola
Jan 13, 20222 min read


Sweet Potato Boudin Hash
One of my favorite breakfast dishes is Corned Beef Hash. So, when I stumbled across this recipe, I was intrigued. After a little tweaking...

Tommy Centola
Sep 23, 20211 min read


Couche Couche with Andouille
It has been said many times over, Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. So instead of a bagel and cup of coffee, this week I'm...

Tommy Centola
Sep 20, 20211 min read


Sweet Potato Hash
Hash is one of my favorite breakfast dishes. There are so many different variations. The common ingredients are a protein and potatoes....

Tommy Centola
Aug 27, 20201 min read


Banana Pancakes
It has been said by many that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. So I thought two breakfast dishes would make great...

Tommy Centola
Aug 24, 20201 min read


Sweet Potato Muffins
These muffins are a perfect addition to any Louisiana meal. 2 cup Self-Rising Flour 1 cup Sugar 1 teaspoon ground Cinnamon, divided 1/2...

Tommy Centola
Aug 29, 20191 min read


Cornbread Muffins
This week, I will share 2 recipes that are great for breakfast, Muffins. You can also use these as a bread component for any meal. 1 1/2...

Tommy Centola
Aug 26, 20191 min read


Cracklin Omelet
Back from New Orleans after Hogs for the Cause. This week, two recipes featuring a snack not thought of as an ingredient, Cracklins....

Tommy Centola
Apr 1, 20191 min read


Creole Mini Quiches
As the saying goes, real men don’t eat quiche. I guess that means I am not a real man. Quiches are a delicious part of any breakfast or...

Tommy Centola
Jul 12, 20181 min read


Rice Calas
Calas is a beignet made with rice as a filling usually served for breakfast. Often found in the early French Quarter, it started to...

Tommy Centola
Jun 18, 20181 min read


Crawfish, Mushroom & Eggplant Frittata
It’s hard to believe that this past weekend was the first time I boiled crawfish this year. So with some leftover tails, here are a...

Tommy Centola
Apr 23, 20181 min read


Créme Brülée French Toast
French toast is a great dish for brunch. This recipe will not have the burnt sugar traditionally found on a Brülée. It will, however,...

Tommy Centola
Apr 19, 20181 min read


Shirred Eggs
Spring is here (somebody tell Mother Nature). It’s a great time of year for brunch. This week, I am sharing with you two brunch dishes...

Tommy Centola
Apr 16, 20181 min read
Cinnamon Sugar Honey Doughnut
Honey is one of the oldest known farmed products. It is also one of the oldest, if not the oldest, sweetner on the planet. Louisiana has...

Tommy Centola
Aug 7, 20171 min read
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