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Andouille Sauce Piquante
How about a couple of recipes using one of my favorite ingredients, Andouille? Both recipes use rice also. 1/2 cup butter 3/4 cups...

Tommy Centola
May 15, 20231 min read


Creole Tomato and Bacon Pie
It's that time of year again, Creole Tomato Season. This week, a couple of ways to prepare this Louisiana treasure. 2 medium-sized ripe...

Tommy Centola
May 8, 20231 min read


Grilled Shrimp Scampi
Scampi is one of my favorite ways to cook shrimp. Here's a great recipe of your next cookout. This recipe is per serving. 1 tablespoon...

Tommy Centola
May 4, 20231 min read


Monte Critso
Here's the only thing I would eat at Bennigan's. I'm not sure when was the first time I ate it, but I was hooked from the start. For each...

Tommy Centola
Apr 27, 20231 min read


Croque-Madame
Every now and then, a good sandwich hits the spot. Of course I'm not talking about one you put together in a minute. This week, I want to...

Tommy Centola
Apr 24, 20231 min read


Creamy Crawfish Rice Casserole
There is a lost art in making a casserole. I know it's not something I often think of. It's a great way to cook for a gathering. 1/4 cup...

Tommy Centola
Mar 30, 20231 min read


Grilled Swordfish with Crawfish and Tasso
Swordfish is better grilled that sautéed. Here's a great dish that your family will be asking for more. 1/4 cup butter 2 teaspoons...

Tommy Centola
Mar 16, 20231 min read


Marinated Swordfish Kabobs
Time for some new fish dishes just in time for Lent. Swordfish is a tasty departure from the fish you find on every restaurant menu. 1...

Tommy Centola
Mar 13, 20231 min read


Oyster Pasta
Before the weather starts getting too warm, how about a couple of oyster recipes. Got to eat as many as you can before they start to turn...

Tommy Centola
Feb 13, 20231 min read


Andouille-Stuffed Pork Shoulder with Creole Mustard Sauce.
I love to use andouille as a stuffing, especially with pork. Here, I'm using a pork shoulder instead of my traditional pork chop. 1...

Tommy Centola
Feb 9, 20232 min read


Jambalaya-Stuffed Bell Peppers
In Louisiana, we love to stuff our dishes. This week, I'm sharing two stuffed dishes 8 medium assorted bell peppers (about 3 pounds) 3...

Tommy Centola
Feb 6, 20232 min read


Debris Grilled Cheese
How about one more use of Debris? Very often I make grilled cheese with a meat component inside. Why not use Debris? Roast Beef Debris (...

Tommy Centola
Jan 30, 20231 min read


Debris Shrimp and Grits
Shrimp and Grits is a dish I have a few variations of. So why not one more? Here's something a little out of left field. 4 cups chicken...

Tommy Centola
Jan 26, 20231 min read


Roast Beef Debris
It is said that Mother's restaurant coined the term debris when it comes to roast beef. Next week, I have two recipes coming that uses...

Tommy Centola
Jan 19, 20231 min read


Turkey Spaghetti with Cream Sauce
When you see spaghetti with cream sauce, turkey is not the first protein you think about. Wherever you use chicken, you can almost always...

Tommy Centola
Dec 29, 20221 min read


Turkey Pot Pie
With the big day yesterday, people are looking for different ways to use the leftover bird. Have no fear. This week, here's two new uses...

Tommy Centola
Dec 26, 20221 min read


Shrimp and Crab Gumbo
Since clam chowder is not a local dish, how about another take on Gumbo. Here is a great example of a traditional seafood gumbo. 1 pound...

Tommy Centola
Dec 15, 20221 min read


Bayou Cioppino
Cippino is an Italian American stew that is popular in San Francisco. On my first trip there, it was ne of the first dishes I ordered. I...

Tommy Centola
Nov 24, 20222 min read


Seared Redfish with Crawfish Cream Sauce
I'm working on a series of articles for the newspaper for December. I want to feature the Feast of the Seven Fishes. For those of you who...

Tommy Centola
Nov 21, 20221 min read


Oysters Broiled in a Garlicky Herb Butter
Here's a take on Char Grilled Oysters. There's no need to light up your grill. Turn on your oven to broil and let's go. Rock salt 1 cup...

Tommy Centola
Nov 17, 20221 min read
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