Tommy Centola
Dressing up a big meal
Christmas is here. I know all of the presents are bought and wrapped. It’s time to concentrate on the big meal. Whether it’s a turkey,...
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Tommy Centola
- Sep 25
- 3 min
Cooking a meal for dad
Today is a very important day for me. It’s my Dad’s birthday. I only had 11 years with him as he died way too soon. He was a loving,...
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Tommy Centola
- Sep 18
- 3 min
Making eatable gifts for Christmas
I know that everyone is in full swing with their Christmas present shopping. With the prices of everything going up, why not head to the...
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Tommy Centola
- Sep 11
- 3 min
Three kitchen favorites to try
I am an avid collector of cookbooks. I was very excited when I saw that Kolette Mandina Ditta was publishing a cookbook with the recipes...
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Tommy Centola
- Sep 4
- 3 min
Making turkey star of table
Thanksgiving is almost here. The star of most tables is the turkey. Of course in Cajun country, they have developed a unique way of...
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Tommy Centola
- Aug 28
- 3 min
Three artichoke appetizers sure to entertain
Like an oyster, I wonder who was the first person to look at an artichoke and think that it would have something worth eating inside. The...
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Tommy Centola
- Aug 21
- 3 min
Adding a twist with coconut
When you think of coconut, do you automatically think of desserts? Many people do, which is natural. Adding coconut to any dish will add...
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Tommy Centola
- Aug 14
- 3 min
The fastest of final courses
With Halloween being tomorrow, it’s no wonder my mind has turned to many people’s favorite course of a meal, dessert. To me, a meal is...
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Tommy Centola
- Aug 7
- 3 min
Casseroles easy to make, clean up
Many people love to cook but don’t like the cleanup afterwards. Some recipes require multiple pots and bowls to create. Jambalaya is a...
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Tommy Centola
- Jul 31
- 3 min
Celebrating special occasions with food
October is a special month for me. The 20th is the day of my wedding anniversary. To celebrate, my wife and I are usually on a cruise....
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Tommy Centola
- Jul 24
- 3 min
Comfort food that incorporates different types of sausage
Walk through the meat department of any grocery store and you will find numerous brands of sausage. From Smoked and Kielbasa to Brats and...
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Tommy Centola
- Jul 17
- 3 min
Incorporate local honey in the kitchen
There are numerous sweeteners on grocery market stores these days. My favorite is Steen’s Cane Syrup. Part of the reason is that it’s a...
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Tommy Centola
- Jul 10
- 3 min
Game day snacks for the win
Football season is here! Whether you are tailgating or just watching on television, you never want to be without your Game Day Snacks. I...
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Tommy Centola
- Jul 3
- 3 min
Putting a twist on tomatoes
My regular readers know of my love for the Main Street Searcy Farmer’s Market. Every Saturday morning, the freshest produce to be found...
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Tommy Centola
- Jun 26
- 3 min
Try easy, budget friendly meals
With school underway, parents are looking for quick and easy dishes to cook. Not only quick and easy, but also budget friendly. These...
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Tommy Centola
- Jun 19
- 3 min
Celebrating with some favorite recipes
Time flies when you’re having fun. Today marks another milestone. This is my 200th article with the Daily Citizen. Never in my wildest...
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Tommy Centola
- Jun 12
- 3 min
Try non-chocolate sauce
Most everyone has a sweet tooth. Rarely in restaurants these days will you find a dessert served without a sauce on top or on the plate....
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Tommy Centola
- Jun 5
- 3 min
Getting inspiration from the Farmer's market
I get plenty of inspiration for recipes walking around our Farmer’s Market. A couple of weeks ago, fresh peaches made their first...
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Tommy Centola
- May 29
- 3 min
Try signature dish in kitchen
Whether you know it or not, every cook has a recipe that is their signature dish. It’s your go to dish that you cook often. It can be...
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Tommy Centola
- May 22
- 3 min
Try some Creole-Italian in kitchen
Creole and Cajun restaurants dominate the New Orleans dining out options. A hybrid of Creole cooking is the addition of Italian cuisine...
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