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Green Goddess Dressing
Before Chef Warren opened his first restaurant in Sherman Texas, he works in various research kitchens. He developed the Seven Seas line...

Tommy Centola
Aug 15, 20241 min read


French Dressing Belle Rives
Looking through my cookbooks the other day, I stumbled across LeRuth's Front Door Back Door Cookbook. I found a couple of salad dressings...

Tommy Centola
Aug 12, 20241 min read


Smoke Rub
Today is my brother Mike's birthday! He is the Pit Master of Rugaroux Q, who does cookoffs and fund raising for Hogs for the Cause....

Tommy Centola
Jun 3, 20241 min read


Homemade Cracklin'
Here's another set of recipes which the first one is part of the second one. Of course, you could buy cracklin' at the store, but that's...

Tommy Centola
Jan 8, 20241 min read


Peppermint Buttercream Icing
Although peppermint candies are available year-round, this flavor really comes alive around Christmas time. Here's another way to...

Tommy Centola
Nov 23, 20231 min read


Orange Buttercream Icing
There's a lot of baking going on this time of year. This week, I have a couple of recipes to decorate your cake differently. 1 1/2 cups...

Tommy Centola
Nov 20, 20231 min read


Blackberry Jam
I remember summers picking blackberries in my grandmother's yard. I also remember the stains on my hands when I was finished. Here's a...

Tommy Centola
Jul 27, 20231 min read


Spicy Vinaigrette
Vinaigrettes were know as French dressing in the 19th century. Today it closely resembles Italian Dressing. Here's a kicked-up version....

Tommy Centola
Jul 6, 20231 min read


Lemon-Parmesan Dressing
We are deep in the heat of summer. Many people turn to lighter dishes, such as salads. This week, I have a couple of different salad...

Tommy Centola
Jul 3, 20231 min read


Brine for Chicken or Pork
With summer in full swing, I thought I would share some recipes for the grill. This week, you will need today recipe for Thursday's. 2...

Tommy Centola
Jun 26, 20231 min read


Brown Seafood Broth
Now to answer the question, why this recipe second. Since many of the ingredients are discards from the main recipe, I felt it was easier...

Tommy Centola
Apr 20, 20232 min read


Hotel Butter
Here is a classic compound butter. It is often used on top of grilled steaks. It's a classic French cooking staple. 1 tablespoon fresh...

Tommy Centola
Mar 2, 20231 min read


Spicy Creole Butter
A compound butter is a great addition to a finished protein. They are simple to make. The flavor that they add to your dish will have you...

Tommy Centola
Feb 27, 20231 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


Creole Mayonnaise
Everyone is putting their spin on mayonnaise these days. Here's a Cajun version that's a great addition to any sandwich. 3/4 cup...

Tommy Centola
Jan 27, 20221 min read


Citrus Vinaigrette
This week, I want to share with you a couple of dressings. The first is great over a fruit salad. 1/4 cup sherry vinegar 2 tablespoons...

Tommy Centola
Jan 24, 20221 min read


Turkey Brine
The big turkey day is a week away. This week I will share with you how I cook my turkey. It starts off with a brine. 12 cups of cold...

Tommy Centola
Nov 16, 20201 min read


Chicken Stock
I use chicken stock more than and other stock. It is more versatile than beff or seafood stock. 2 pounds leftover bones and skin from a...

Tommy Centola
Nov 12, 20201 min read


Beef Stock
With the holidays and colder months approaching, I like to make sure that I have good qualities of staple items in my pantry,...

Tommy Centola
Nov 9, 20201 min read


White Remoulade Sauce from Stephen & Martin's
I was cleaning out my office the other day and ran across two remoulade sauce recipes from Stephen & Martin's. One is a white version of...

Tommy Centola
Jun 8, 20201 min read
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