Tommy Centola2 days ago3 minGetting out the deep fryerWith the popularity of air fryers these days, many people are using them to cook with less oil. I bought and used an air fryer twice. I...
Tommy CentolaMay 83 minBacon makes everything betterI have seen it on a few signs that say bacon makes everything better. I don’t know if it would work with everything, but I know I like to...
Tommy CentolaMay 13 minFinding inspiration from Farmer's marketIf you haven’t taken a trip to Searcy’s Farmer’s Market, you don’t know what you’re missing. Every Saturday, from Late Spring to Late...
Tommy CentolaApr 243 minSeafood salads can accompany any mealWith the summer heat beating down, many people turn to dishes that are cool and refreshing. They want lots of flavor while not having to...
Tommy CentolaApr 173 minElegant dishes featuring vealIn the 1880’s, there were a large number of immigrants that arrived in New Orleans from Sicily. Soon after, these new arrivals started to...
Tommy CentolaApr 103 minSide dishes for indoor, outdoorLast time, I presented some pie recipes for outdoor gatherings. Along the same vein, I thought about side dishes that would be a great...
Tommy CentolaApr 33 minPies great option for outdoor diningNow that the weather has made cooking out part of people’s entertainment options, I thought I would look at desserts that are perfect for...
Tommy CentolaMar 273 minAssembling something special for Father's DayFor my Mother’s Day article, I assembled a menu that I would be proud to cook for my mother. Since Father’s day is approaching, I thought...
Tommy CentolaMar 203 minHave sweet potatoes for breakfastSweet potatoes have long been a staple on southern tables. From casseroles to pies, there are many ways to prepare sweet potatoes. One...
Tommy CentolaMar 133 minTransform tortillas into seafood treatSince I’m not the biggest Mexican food eating fan, enchiladas tend to be my go-to dish when we eat out. This simply prepared dish consist...
Tommy CentolaMar 63 minGetting ready for entertaining outdoorsNow that warmer weather has finally made its way to Arkansas, it’s time for entertaining outdoors to start. Whether it’s a pool party,...
Tommy CentolaFeb 273 minCheck Label when going gluten-freeUnlike the Keto diet, which I wrote about recently, eating gluten-free is not a diet choice. It’s a way of life. For those who have...
Tommy CentolaFeb 203 minCooking something special for momMother’s Day is approaching. It’s been many years since I was able to cook for my mom. Which got me thinking, what would I cook for her...
Tommy CentolaFeb 133 minTwo popular dishes from unique restaurantIn a city full of unique restaurants, Arnaud’s, in the French Quarter, certainly falls into that category. Opened in 1918 by a wine...
Tommy CentolaFeb 63 minThree ways to utilize boudinBoudin is not your traditional sausage. The main ingredients are rice and pork. This cooked rice dressing is stuffed into sausage...
Tommy CentolaJan 303 minPutting Cajun twist on Easter dinnerEaster is coming up. Time to make plans for this glorious day. These days, our family celebrates Easter with a crawfish boil. In New...
Tommy CentolaJan 233 minMulling over cooking coursesFor roughly the past 7-8 years, I had the dream of starting cooking classes locally. I love sharing my passion for the dishes I grew up...
Tommy CentolaJan 201 minBlackened AlligatorThis is a great dish as either an appetizer to entree. This tasty dish is a great way to bite the gator before it bites you. 2 pounds...
Tommy CentolaJan 163 minRevisiting oysters in the kitchenI often wonder how oysters were discovered. Whoever it was, they were a very valiant person. If you have ever opened oysters, you know...
Tommy CentolaJan 93 minDon't be afraid to tackle bisqueYou open up your menu and you see a dish called bisque under the soups. What is a bisque you wonder? A bisque is a creamy, smooth soup...