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Barbecued Shrimp from Paul Prudhomme
K-Paul's restaurant in the French Quarter has permanately closed. It was here that Paul Prudhomme shared his gifts with New Orleans. To...

Tommy Centola
Jul 20, 20201 min read


Pasta Jambalaya from Mr. B's
Here is a recipe that has been copied at many restaurants. At Cannon's, we had our version of this dish. All others are just copies of...

Tommy Centola
Jul 16, 20201 min read


Garlic Chicken from Mr. B's
I often find that my post are seafood heavy. I know there are many of you who don't or can't eat seafood. This week, I am sharing two...

Tommy Centola
Jul 13, 20202 min read


Crawfish Pasta
Pasta is a popular way to use leftover crawfish tails. You can always use frozen tails in your recipes. Just make sure they are Louisiana...

Tommy Centola
May 28, 20201 min read


Seafood Jambalaya
The end of crawfish season is upon us. Time for 2 recipes using crawfish tails. 3 cups uncooked Rice 1/4 cup Butter 1/4 cup Olive Oil 1...

Tommy Centola
May 25, 20201 min read


Goulash from The Thomas Kinkade Cookbook
Thomas Kinkade had a contest to include three recipes from collectors in the cookbook. I was told that originally two of my recipes we...

Tommy Centola
May 7, 20201 min read


Beef Stroganoff from the Thomas Kinkade Cookbook
I have been working hard on photos for the upcoming cookbook. This week, I am featuring 2 beef recipes from the first cookbook I have a...

Tommy Centola
May 4, 20201 min read


Old Style Broiled Chicken from the New Orleans Cookbook
Here is a basic broiled chicken. It is a simple dish that is unusually seasoned. Be sure to save the pan drippings to serve over each...

Tommy Centola
Apr 30, 20201 min read


Chicken Maquechoux from the New Orleans Cookbook
This week, I am reaching into the New Orleans Cookbook, written by Richard and Rima Collin. Richard was the original New Orleans...

Tommy Centola
Apr 27, 20201 min read


Crabmeat and Potato Patties from Uglesich's
This next recipes a take on codfish balls. Ms. Gail Uglesich did not like the smell of codfish. She substituted crabmeat and this dish...

Tommy Centola
Apr 23, 20201 min read


VooDoo Shrimp from Uglesich's
Trying to keep myself busy in these times of social distancing, I turn my attention to my cookbook collection. This week, I am sharing...

Tommy Centola
Apr 20, 20201 min read


Cajun Crawfish Rice
I hope everyone had a Happy Easter. This week, I am sharing two recipes from the Jazz Fest Article of Louisiana Cookin Magazine April...

Tommy Centola
Apr 13, 20201 min read


Old Tyme Cajun Cornbread Casserole
Everyone is spending more family time these days. This makes me think about some comfort food dishes from my childhood. Casseroles were...

Tommy Centola
Apr 9, 20202 min read


Eggplant Shrimp and Crabmeat Étouffée from the Bon Ton Cafe
This dish from the Bon Ton Cafe is one of their popular ones. While you could get Shrimp Étouffée at the Bon Ton, the addition of...

Tommy Centola
Mar 12, 20201 min read


Crabmeat Imperial from the Bon Ton Cafe
The original Cajun restaurant in New Orleans, the Bon Ton Cafe, has closed it's doors. Their last day was Friday March 6. The owners,...

Tommy Centola
Mar 9, 20201 min read


Cajun Meat Loaf from Paul Prudhomme
Here is a dish that has probably been made in every kitchen. Of course, this dish includes one of Chef Paul’s Seasoning Blends. You can...

Tommy Centola
Mar 1, 20202 min read


Crawfish Pies from Marcelle Bienvenu
I don't think there is anyone who has not heard of crawfish pies. You can make the filling for this recipe a couple of day in advance. It...

Tommy Centola
Feb 6, 20201 min read


Smothered Chicken and Andouille
I guess you could give this dish a modern name: Deconstructed Jambalaya. I just call it delicious. 4 boneless, skinless Chicken Breast,...

Tommy Centola
Jan 30, 20201 min read


Smothered Potatoes
This week I am featuring two smothered dishes cooked in Cast Iron skillets. This first one can either be served as an entree or a side...

Tommy Centola
Jan 27, 20201 min read


Seafood Jambalaya from Chef Paul Prudhomme
Here is a seafood version of jambalaya from Chef Paul. Today, Chef Paul lives on in the restaurants of many of his apprentices including...

Tommy Centola
Jan 23, 20202 min read
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