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Louisiana Coffee Cake
Looking through my collection of cookbooks, I came across the official cookbook of the Louisiana World's Fair. I thought that this week,...

Tommy Centola
May 29, 20231 min read


Crawfish Quiche
Just back from a quick trip to New Orleans. I had so great boiled crawfish. I can only imagine how good those tails would be in this...

Tommy Centola
Mar 27, 20231 min read


Mardi Gras Pound Cake
Here is a bundt style King Cake. It still has all the flavors of King Cake with a different shape. 1 1/2 cups butter, softened 2 1/2 cups...

Tommy Centola
Jan 5, 20232 min read


Cinnamon Roll Wreath
Carnival season is upon use. How about 2 variations of a King Cake. Let's start with a bakers dream. 1 cup warm milk (105 to 110℉) 1...

Tommy Centola
Jan 2, 20232 min read


Crawfish Hash
I always think of hash as a breakfast dish. It is also a great addition to lunch or dinner. Here's a south Louisiana version. 3...

Tommy Centola
Dec 22, 20221 min read


Stuffed French Toast
Let's focus on the first meal of the day this week. I like French Toast as much as pancakes and waffles. Since it's not my wife's...

Tommy Centola
Dec 19, 20221 min read


Stuffed French Toast
Pancakes are a big tradition in my family. Every Saturday, my dad would make them for the family. I do love to make French Toast though....

Tommy Centola
Nov 3, 20221 min read


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
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