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Crawfish “Chez Bruno” from John Besh
This dish was inspired by a fabulous meal at Chez Bruno, in Les Arcs, France. At this restaurant, they refer to this dish as ‘the French...

Tommy Centola
Apr 6, 20171 min read
Shrimp and Crawfish Fettuccini
Since we are in the crawfish season, this week I will post two more crawfish recipes. 3 sticks (3/4 pound) Butter 3 cups Onions, chopped...

Tommy Centola
Apr 3, 20171 min read
Frank’s Cajun Crawfish Cakes
Crawfish Season is in full swing. This week I will feature 2 crawfish recipes from the late Frank Davis. 1 stick (8 tablespoons) Butter,...

Tommy Centola
Mar 27, 20172 min read
Crawfish Pizza
This week, I am taking crawfish on an ethnic journey. I will post 2 recipes using Louisiana Mudbugs in two applications from around the...

Tommy Centola
Mar 6, 20171 min read
Crawfish Creole Version 2
Here is another take on Crawfish Creole. 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) Butter 4 tablespoons Flour 1 cup Onion, chopped 1 cup Celery, chopped...

Tommy Centola
Mar 2, 20171 min read
Crawfish Enchiladas
Time to take our crawfish south of the border. There are so many Mexican restaurants here in Arkansas, I wonder sometimes why I am not...

Tommy Centola
Mar 1, 20171 min read
Mulate’s Catfish Jambalaya
Jambalaya is a dish that can be made with almost any protein. his is the only place I have seen it made with catfish. 4 Yellow Onions,...

Tommy Centola
Feb 23, 20171 min read
Mulate’s Stuffed Crabs
If your in New Orleans looking for some authentic Cajun food, a great place to stop is Mulate’s. Located on the corner of Julia and...

Tommy Centola
Feb 20, 20171 min read
Bronzed Lamb Chops
Lamb is meat that most people don’t like. It has a grassy taste to the meat. I, on the other hand, love lamb and eat it every chance I...

Tommy Centola
Jan 19, 20171 min read
Deep Fried Cajun Country Rabbit
I find that my recipes tend to stay with common main ingredients. So this week, I am going to change that up. 3 rabbits, skinned, dressed...

Tommy Centola
Jan 13, 20171 min read
Bacon Wrapped Oysters in Lemon Butter
This is a great dish for people who only eat Fried Oysters, which my wife is one of them. The addition of the bacon and lemon butter...

Tommy Centola
Dec 30, 20162 min read
Cajun Oyster Stew in Patty Shells
This is the best time of the year for Oysters. They start showing up everywhere. Of course, there is nothing like shucking an oyster and...

Tommy Centola
Dec 26, 20161 min read
Feast of the Seven Fishes Dish 7 Trout & Redfish Sauce Piquante
This is a very hearty dish to end out feast. This spicy dish is best served with a cold glass of Chardonnay. 6 to 8 Redfish filets, 6 to...

Tommy Centola
Dec 24, 20162 min read
Feast of the Seven Fishes Dish 6 Bourbon-Glazed Shrimp
This is a a great way to include alcohol flavoring in your cooking. The alcohol cooks out, leaving the bourbon flavor in the sauce. 2...

Tommy Centola
Dec 21, 20161 min read
Feast of the Seven Fishes Dish 5 Crawfish Cheesecake
This dish is a take on the great Crabmeat Cheesecake from the Palace Cafe. This savory cheesecake is not to be confused with the dessert...

Tommy Centola
Dec 19, 20162 min read
Feast of the Seven Fishes Dish 4 Cajun Seafood Stew
Most people make gumbos. This stew is not as thick as a gumbo, which makes it a great inclusion is a large feast like this. 1 tablespoon...

Tommy Centola
Dec 15, 20161 min read
Feast of the Seven Fishes Dish 3 Shrimp & Crabmeat Pasta
This is my take on my wife’s favorite dish at Drago’s restaurant. My dish is a little spicier than Drago’s. You can leave out the red...

Tommy Centola
Dec 12, 20161 min read
Feast of the Seven Fishes Dish 1 Oysters Centola
Oysters Mosca is a wonderful Creole Italian creation. For over 60 years, Mosca’s restaurant is located 20 minutes from downtown New ...

Tommy Centola
Dec 5, 20161 min read
Tuna au Poivre
Recently, I posted a recipe for Steak au Poivre. One fish that I think acts like a steak is a nice piece of Tuna. So, here is an au...

Tommy Centola
Nov 21, 20161 min read
Steak au Poivre
This is my favorite steak preparation. The au Poivre is translated with pepper. This creamy sauce is a great addition to any steak, but I...

Tommy Centola
Nov 3, 20161 min read
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