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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...

Tommy Centola
Nov 25, 20211 min read


Peppered Pork Tenderloin and Citrus Pecan Chutney
It'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 Centola
Nov 22, 20211 min read


Pork Fricassee
Here'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 Centola
Oct 7, 20211 min read


Cochon De Lait-Style Slow Roasted Pork Leg
It 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 Centola
Oct 4, 20211 min read


Sausage Mac & Cheese
Here 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 Centola
Sep 9, 20211 min read


Andouille Sausage Meat Pie
Sausage 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 Centola
Sep 6, 20212 min read


Crawfish & Andouille Jambalaya
Jambalaya 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 Centola
Aug 12, 20211 min read


Coq au Vin
Here 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 Centola
Aug 5, 20211 min read


Poulet Fromage from La Provence
New Orleans and the surrounding areas are known for their great restaurants. Unfortunately many of them are no longer opened. La Provence...

Tommy Centola
Aug 2, 20211 min read


Spicy Smothered Shrimp
Shrimp is a very versatile protein. Just ask Bubba Blue from the movie Forrest Gump. As he and forrest are scrubbing the floor with a...

Tommy Centola
Jul 19, 20211 min read


Roast Beef PoBoys with Debris
I have many of fond memories for Roast Beef PoBoys. They were served every Friday, except during lent, for lunch in high school. Served...

Tommy Centola
Jul 15, 20211 min read


Chicken Parmesan PoBoys
If you need to be told what a PoBoy is, you are definitely not from New Orleans. They key to a good PoBoy is the French bread. I wish I...

Tommy Centola
Jul 12, 20211 min read


Alligator Creole
This recipe is from my cookbook, Creole & Cajun Comfort Food. Alligator is the big dog of the Louisiana swamps. Not a fish, an alligator...

Tommy Centola
Jun 17, 20211 min read


Frog Legs Sauce Piquante
Let's take a trip to the swamps of Louisiana. This week, I want to feature 2 dishes using proteins found in this area. Today, I will...

Tommy Centola
Jun 14, 20211 min read


The Guitreau from Mike Andersons
When I first heard of Mike Anderson's, this is the dish that was suggested. It is named after Bo Guitreau, the famous restaurant...

Tommy Centola
Jun 10, 20211 min read


Crabmeat au Gratin from Mike Anderson's
Mike Anderson used to have a restaurant in New Orleans. The former All-American Linebacker from LSU now has restaurants in Baton Rouge...

Tommy Centola
Jun 7, 20211 min read


Shrimp & Tasso Sauté
Let's combine American's favorite seafood, shrimp, with my favorite sausage, andouille. This quick sauté is a great dish served over rice...

Tommy Centola
May 27, 20211 min read


Shrimp en Brochette
This week, I want to share a couple of recipes featuring the most popular seafood in America, shrimp. According to Bubba Gump, there are...

Tommy Centola
May 24, 20211 min read


Alfredeaux's Meatballs Gluten Free
Alfredeaux is our 80 pound white standard poodle. He's a lovable fellow but also mischievous. One day, Peggy wanted Meatballs and...

Tommy Centola
May 20, 20211 min read


Bruno's Cajun Meatloaf
This week, I am sharing two recipes with a couple of my pets in mind. Both recipes have ground beef as the protein. This recipe was in my...

Tommy Centola
May 17, 20211 min read


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