Tommy CentolaApr 181 minCrawfish and Spinach Bread PuddingCrawfish season is probably my favorite food season. There is so much you can do with this crustacean. This week, I am paring them with...
Tommy CentolaMar 242 minRoast Leg of LambLeg of lamb is a dish that brings back many memories. My grandmother used to invite me to dinner whenever she cooked a leg of lamb. She...
Tommy CentolaMar 211 minGrilled Lamb Chops with Spring Herb SauceLamb is an acquired taste. Most people are surprised at their first taste of lamb. They expect it to taste like beef and not have the...
Tommy CentolaMar 31 minCrawfish, Shrimp and Andouille PastalayaOne of the dishes I love to eat and cook is crawfish Pastalaya. It's fun to bring it to another level by adding andouille and shrimp. See...
Tommy CentolaJan 311 minSnapper En PapilloteHow about some seafood this week? Today we'll take a stab at a traditional New Orleans preparation for fish, En Papillote. Let's head to...
Tommy CentolaJan 201 minBlackened AlligatorThis is a great dish as either an appetizer to entree. This tasty dish is a great way to bite the gator before it bites you. 2 pounds...
Tommy CentolaJan 171 minAlligator Chili Frito PieLet's take a look at the big dog of the swamp, the alligator. No, t doesn't taste like chicken. The tender tail meat is great for any...
Tommy CentolaJan 61 minMuffuletta StromboliI'm often asked what will my next cookbook focus on. I'm not sure if there will be another. One idea I do have is a Creole Italian...
Tommy CentolaDec 30, 20211 minHerb-Crusted Rib RoastNothing says special occasion to me more than a Rib Roast.While many people prefer to eat this as a ribeye steak, I always chose to cook...
Tommy CentolaDec 27, 20211 minSatsuma-Glazed HamWhat a better way to end the year than with 2 big meat entrees. Either one would make a great star of your New Years festivities. Let's...
Tommy CentolaNov 25, 20211 minPecan-Crusted GrouperIf you have been following me, you know of my love for grouper. It is, by far, my favorite fish to eat. Since it's so versatile, here...
Tommy CentolaNov 22, 20211 minPeppered Pork Tenderloin and Citrus Pecan ChutneyIt's pecan season. I know that they will show up for the holidays in desserts. This week, I want to share with you two dishes that uses...
Tommy CentolaOct 7, 20211 minPork FricasseeHere's a take on Chicken Fricassee. I think you'll agree it's just as good. It's a delicious way to cook pork. 6 (8-ounce) boneless pork...
Tommy CentolaOct 4, 20211 minCochon De Lait-Style Slow Roasted Pork LegIt has been a while since I have featured pork as my protein of choice. Time to remedy that. This week, here are two pork recipes that...
Tommy CentolaSep 9, 20211 minSausage Mac & CheeseHere is a dish that can be used as either an entree or side dish. It is a great budget stretcher meal. Using different sausages will give...
Tommy CentolaSep 6, 20212 minAndouille Sausage Meat PieSausage is know known as a healthy food. But it sure is tasty. This week, I'm sharing a couple of recipes with sausage. Now, any rope or...
Tommy CentolaAug 12, 20211 minCrawfish & Andouille JambalayaJambalaya is one of my favorite dishes to make. Here is a recipe from my latest cookbook, Creole & Cajun Comfort Food. It uses two of my...
Tommy CentolaAug 5, 20211 minCoq au VinHere is one of the most cliché of French dishes, Coq au Vin. It really needs no introduction. So I won't write one. Chicken, cut into...
Tommy CentolaAug 2, 20211 minPoulet Fromage from La ProvenceNew Orleans and the surrounding areas are known for their great restaurants. Unfortunately many of them are no longer opened. La Provence...
Tommy CentolaJul 19, 20211 minSpicy Smothered ShrimpShrimp is a very versatile protein. Just ask Bubba Blue from the movie Forrest Gump. As he and forrest are scrubbing the floor with a...