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Cajun Barbecue Sauce
Here's a slow cooker take on barbecue sauce. 3 tablespoons canola oil 2 large red onions, chopped 1 bell pepper, chopped 2 jalapeños,...

Tommy Centola
Oct 91 min read


Fresh Marinara Sauce
Let's continue with some sauces that are made in the crock pot. 3 pounds ripe tomatoes 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 5...

Tommy Centola
Oct 61 min read


Cajun Brown Gravy
Here's a great sauce for poutry or beef. Canola oil 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 1/2 quarts beef stock 2 large onions, chopped 5 garlic...

Tommy Centola
Oct 21 min read


Cajun Velouté Sauce
This week, I want to share a couple of sauces that are made in a crock pot. The first is a Cajun Velouté Sauce. 2 sticks butter 1 cup...

Tommy Centola
Sep 291 min read


Cane Marinade
You will need this recipe for Thursday's. This marinade is also good for pork. 5 garlic cloves, minced 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/3 cup...

Tommy Centola
Aug 251 min read


Citrus Rum Sauce
Two recipes for one dish this week. Here's the sauce. 1 cup dry white wine 1/2 cup vegetable stock 4 tablespoons dark rum 4 tabespoons...

Tommy Centola
Aug 111 min read


Blueberry Spinach Salad
Salads don't have to be made with lettuce. Spinach and basil leaves make a tasty salad. 2 generous handfuls of baby spinach Blueberry...

Tommy Centola
Aug 71 min read


Spicy Pickled Okra
Okra is looking good at the Farmer's Market. You will need tiday's recipe for Thursday's. 6 cloves garlic, smashed 6 sprigs fresh dill 2...

Tommy Centola
Jul 211 min read


Spicy Mayonnaise
Another 2 part recipe this week. You can replace any mayonnaise with this recipe. 3/4 cup Blue Plate mayonnaise 1 tablespoon plus 1...

Tommy Centola
Jul 71 min read


Strawberry Vinaigrette
When strawberries are not in season, here's another option. The sweetness of the dressing is a great addition to a summer salad. 1/2 cup...

Tommy Centola
May 151 min read


Warm Peach and Bacon Vinagrette
With summer arriving, people are looking for lighter food options. This week, I want to feature a couple of fruit flavored dressings for...

Tommy Centola
May 121 min read


Tex-Mex Asian Marinade
Here's a marinade that fuses Tex-Mex and Asian cuisines. 2 tablespoons ground cumin seeds, toasted until fragrant 1 bunch cilantro...

Tommy Centola
May 81 min read


Louisiana Marinade
With grilling season upon us, I thought I would share a couple of marinades for the season. They are great for Flank Steak 6 cloves...

Tommy Centola
May 51 min read


Citrus Beurre Blanc
Plaquemines Parish cirtus crops are sunshine on these winter days. What better way to celebrate these fruits than a couple of recipes....

Tommy Centola
Dec 30, 20241 min read


Seafood Boil Seasoning
Here is a great seasoning for top of the stove boiling. It's perfect for boiling shrimp for shrimp remoulade. 1/4 cup lemon zest (about 8...

Tommy Centola
Dec 12, 20241 min read


Garlic Confit
Here's a recipe that produces two different ingredients. The garlic will have a milder and sweeter flavor. You are able to use it in any...

Tommy Centola
Dec 9, 20241 min read


Andouille Cream Gravy
Here's another set of recipes to make a completed dish. It's a great way to start your monring. 1/4 cup butter 4 ounces andouille...

Tommy Centola
Nov 4, 20241 min read


Stone-Ground Grits
Here's another couple of recipes that you need the first one to complete the second one. Stone-ground grits are so much better than the...

Tommy Centola
Sep 30, 20241 min read


Sweet & Sour Celery Seed Dressing
Chef Warren started his career developing salad dressings for Seven Seas. 3 tablespoons Catsup 2 tablespoons White Vinegar 1 tablespoon...

Tommy Centola
Sep 26, 20241 min read


Russian Dressing
This week, I am sharing a couple of salad dressings from, in my opioion, the greatest chef ever, Warren Leruth. 2/3 cup mayonnaise 1/3...

Tommy Centola
Sep 23, 20241 min read
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