Tommy Centola
Non-alcoholic punches to finish off holidays
As the holidays draw to an end, there are still plenty of parties over the next week or so. I wanted to take a different direction today....
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Tommy Centola
Sep 24, 20232 min read
Share in the work of a great meal
The first known mention of the Feast of the Seven Fishes was in the Philadelphia Inquirer in 1983. I know it wasn’t a tradition at my...
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Tommy Centola
Sep 17, 20233 min read
The continuation of a great food celebration
The tradition of the Feast comes from Southern Italy. The tradition of eating seafood on Christmas Eve comes from the Roman Catholic...
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Tommy Centola
Sep 10, 20233 min read
Presenting Feast of Seven Fishes
A few years ago, I wrote an article on the Feast of the Seven Fishes. It’s an Italian-American Christmas Eve tradition where a meal...
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Tommy Centola
Sep 3, 20233 min read
Delicious uses for leftover turkey
Many people look forward to eating the day after Thanksgiving as much as the day itself. There are so many different ways to use the...
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Tommy Centola
Aug 27, 20233 min read
Something not so traditional for the table
The holiday season is upon us. While there’s always request for traditional dishes, I always like to find something new for the table....
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Tommy Centola
Aug 20, 20233 min read
Other ways to use pecans
Pecans are one of the most Southern ingredients used in cooking. One of the more popular answers to the question of your favorite pie is...
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Tommy Centola
Aug 13, 20233 min read
Drop biscuits need chocolate gravy
On December 3rd, the second World Championship Chocolate Gravy Cook-Off will be held on the courthouse square in Searcy. I have eaten...
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Tommy Centola
Aug 6, 20233 min read
Many ways to prepare chicken wings
One of my favorite things to eat at a football gathering are chicken wings. They are great for tailgates as well as around your...
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Tommy Centola
Jul 30, 20233 min read
Non-gumbo uses for okra
As much as I enjoy cooler weather, I sure do miss the Farmer’s Market being open. Often when I walk past the tables, I get ideas for...
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Tommy Centola
Jul 23, 20233 min read
Try smothered dish recipe
Since the fall season is upon us, more people will be cooking heavier comfort foods. One type of cooking that comes to mind is smothered...
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Tommy Centola
Jul 16, 20233 min read
Sweet apple recipes to try this fall
An apple a day keeps the doctor away is an English proverb. I don’t think they had these recipes in mind. Apples are a great ingredient...
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Tommy Centola
Jul 9, 20233 min read
The art behind deep frying
An Air Fryer is all the rage right now. It allows you to use very little oil to “fry” your food. Truth be told, you can accomplish this...
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Tommy Centola
Jul 2, 20233 min read
Versions of some recent restaurant dishes
A few weekends ago, my wife and I headed to Monroe to attend my niece’s wedding. When looking for a restaurant to eat at, we wanted one...
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Tommy Centola
Jun 25, 20233 min read
Try cane syrup in baked products
I have said before that cane syrup is my favorite sweetener. It has a smoother flavor than molasses. It also doesn’t contain the sulphur...
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Tommy Centola
Jun 18, 20233 min read
Journey to Italy with stuffed pasta dishes
A couple of weeks ago, I shared two stuffed vegetable dishes. Today, I want to take you on a journey to Italy with a couple of stuffed...
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Tommy Centola
Jun 11, 20233 min read
Twist on Frog Legs, Chicken Creole
I have a large collection of cookbooks. I get this from my mother who also had a large collection. I often look through them to get...
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Tommy Centola
Jun 4, 20233 min read
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, 20233 min read
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, 20233 min read
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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