Tommy Centola
Two stuffed dinner dishes
When thinking of a stuffed dish, many recipes come to mind. You can stuff pastas, fish, meats, mushrooms, and even shrimp. Today I...
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Tommy Centola
- May 28
- 3 min
Sharing recipes after 60 trips around the sun
It’s hard to believe that today is a milestone birthday for me. At 11:41pm, I will have made 60 trips around the sun. It’s also the last...
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Tommy Centola
- May 21
- 3 min
Birthday girl shares favorite recipes
Today is a very special day for me. It’s my wife, Peggy’s, birthday. It also kicks off our birthday week. So instead of putting together...
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Tommy Centola
- May 14
- 3 min
Exploring the wide varieties of mushrooms
When most recipes call for mushrooms, it is usually button mushrooms. There are so many different varieties in the markets today. I want...
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Tommy Centola
- May 7
- 3 min
Grits work for more than breakfast
Grits are a staple on a Southern breakfast table. No matter where or when we eat a breakfast meal, my wife will insist that it includes...
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Tommy Centola
- Apr 30
- 3 min
Don't underestimate the versitility of pork
When you think of the most versatile meat, chicken is usually the first one that comes to mind. I’m one that could eat chicken every day....
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Tommy Centola
- Apr 23
- 3 min
Spotlighting useful kitchen staple garlic
When asked what ingredient I can’t live without, my answer is easy, garlic. I’m one of those who thinks there is no such thing as too...
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Tommy Centola
- Apr 16
- 3 min
Potato salad always works
The biggest holiday of the summer is here, July 4th. Plenty of people will have cookouts at home and picnics at the park. I started...
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Tommy Centola
- Apr 9
- 3 min
New ideas for summer entertaining
With summer entertaining kicking into high gear, everyone is looking for some new ideas to serve their guest. I always like to have a few...
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Tommy Centola
- Apr 2
- 3 min
Try chilled desserts during hot summer
A day without dessert is like a day without sunshine. Sometimes desserts call for warm bread pudding or a hot piece of apple pie. During...
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Tommy Centola
- Mar 26
- 3 min
Make light salad for dinner
Now that we have made our homemade salad dressings, we need some good salads to put them on. It’s summertime and everyone is looking for...
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Tommy Centola
- Mar 19
- 3 min
Try Homemade Salad Dressings
I often say that homemade is superior to store bought. One product that people never think about making at home is salad dressings. It’s...
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Tommy Centola
- Mar 12
- 3 min
Three variations of Shrimp Alfredo
Shrimp Alfredo is one of the most popular seafood pasta dishes. The simple recipe of cream, cheese and seasonings have all the taste of a...
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Tommy Centola
- Mar 5
- 3 min
Homemade pasta not that much extra work
Homemade is always better than store bought. I know that it is simpler to pick up dry pasta instead of making your own. While you can get...
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Tommy Centola
- Feb 26
- 3 min
Even if it's pricy, lets talk steak
I have been putting off the subject of steak for weeks now. I was hoping that prices would start to come down. That was some very wishful...
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Tommy Centola
- Feb 19
- 3 min
Try new recipes with history
If you want to experience courtyard dining in New Orleans, head to the French Quarter. In my opinion, the Court of Two Sisters does...
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Tommy Centola
- Feb 12
- 3 min
Make breakfast a treat
Breakfast or brunch in New Orleans restaurants can be a real treat. More often than not, there is no need for lunch after one of these...
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Tommy Centola
- Feb 5
- 3 min
Two dishes with shrimp twist
Shrimp season started at the beginning of April. Although shrimp are available all year-round, there is nothing like getting fresh shrimp...
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Tommy Centola
- Jan 29
- 3 min
Jambalaya helps make dinner dollars stretch
With the price of food increasing, everyone is looking to make their dollar stretch. Jambalaya is a great dish to help you in these...
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Tommy Centola
- Jan 22
- 3 min
Get ready for Easter meal
Now that Spring is here, time to get ready for its first holiday, Easter. It’s the perfect day to gather family and friends for a great...
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