Tommy Centola
Beer-Marinated Chicken Drumsticks
The drumstick is my favorite piece of chicken. Here's a great recipe for the grill. I always use 2 cans of beer. One for the marinade and...
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Tommy Centola
Aug 8, 20222 min read
Fire-Roasted Chicken
My favorite non-seafood protein is chicken. This week, I'm sharing two very different recipes Today's isa whole chicken cooked in the...
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Tommy Centola
Aug 1, 20221 min read
Grilled Eggplant with Herbed Ricotta
I want to share with you this week two dishes that are vegetarian. They can either be used as a side dish or entree. The first one starts...
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Tommy Centola
Jul 18, 20222 min read
Shrimp Gravy with Sausage
Sausage is a very versatile ingredient. This week, I'm featuring a couple of dishes containing sausage. They are perfect for brunch, but...
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Tommy Centola
Jul 7, 20221 min read
Beef Kebabs
These Beef Kebabs are a perfect pair with the grilled vegetables. They are especially great for picky eaters that don't like meats mixed...
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Tommy Centola
Jul 4, 20221 min read
Grilled Vegetables
Summertime is prime grilling time. Kebabs aren't as popular as they used to be. Let's remedy that with my two recipes this week. 1 pound...
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Tommy Centola
Jun 23, 20221 min read
Meatball PoBoy
Here is my favorite non-seafood PoBoy. My favorite variation of this is the Italian Combo, meatballs and Italian sausage ate R&O's in...
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Tommy Centola
Jun 16, 20221 min read
Crawfish-Stuffed Chicken
Chicken is often looked at as less than gourmet. Here's a dish that helps to change that perception. Impress your family and friends with...
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Tommy Centola
Jun 13, 20221 min read
Stewed Chicken
Let's head to the barnyard this week with a couple of recipes featuring yardbird(chicken). The first one is a down-home recipe. Comfort...
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Tommy Centola
Apr 18, 20221 min read
Crawfish and Spinach Bread Pudding
Crawfish season is probably my favorite food season. There is so much you can do with this crustacean. This week, I am paring them with...
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Tommy Centola
Mar 24, 20222 min read
Roast Leg of Lamb
Leg 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...
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Tommy Centola
Mar 21, 20221 min read
Grilled Lamb Chops with Spring Herb Sauce
Lamb 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...
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Tommy Centola
Mar 3, 20221 min read
Crawfish, Shrimp and Andouille Pastalaya
One 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...
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Tommy Centola
Jan 31, 20221 min read
Snapper En Papillote
How 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...
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Tommy Centola
Jan 20, 20221 min read
Blackened Alligator
This 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...
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Tommy Centola
Jan 17, 20221 min read
Alligator Chili Frito Pie
Let'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...
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Tommy Centola
Jan 6, 20221 min read
Muffuletta Stromboli
I'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...
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Tommy Centola
Dec 30, 20211 min read
Herb-Crusted Rib Roast
Nothing 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...
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Tommy Centola
Dec 27, 20211 min read
Satsuma-Glazed Ham
What 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...
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Tommy Centola
Nov 25, 20211 min read
Pecan-Crusted Grouper
If 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...
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