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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...

Tommy Centola
Feb 19, 20233 min read


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...

Tommy Centola
Feb 12, 20233 min read


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...

Tommy Centola
Feb 5, 20233 min read


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...

Tommy Centola
Jan 29, 20233 min read


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...

Tommy Centola
Jan 22, 20233 min read


Whip up winner, winner Sunday dinner
Sunday dinners used to be a great gathering of the family. It was usually a day that ladies would spend the afternoon cooking. A staple...

Tommy Centola
Jan 15, 20233 min read


Run wild in the kitchen with ground beef
With the cost of everything rising these days, I thought I would dig through my recipes for ingredients that are budget friendly. The...

Tommy Centola
Jan 8, 20233 min read


Try comfortable dessert
Everyone loves comfort food. That was the basis for my last cookbook. When I think of a comfortable dessert, the first thing that comes...

Tommy Centola
Jan 1, 20233 min read


A few more crawfish recipes
Of course, I’m going to follow up my last article containing a crawfish boil with more crawfish recipes. This shellfish is the star of...

Tommy Centola
Dec 25, 20223 min read


Time for crawfish boil
Spring is just around the corner. Time to gather your friends and start cooking in the yard. So while most people dust off their barbecue...

Tommy Centola
Dec 18, 20223 min read


Two different types of PoBoy's
New Orleans is known for two unique sandwiches; the Muffuletta and the Po’Boy. While the muffuletta has a few variations, there is an...

Tommy Centola
Dec 11, 20223 min read


Perfect weather to make soup
Today is a perfect day for soup. As I write this, looking out my office window, the street is covered with ice. (I write these articles a...

Tommy Centola
Dec 4, 20223 min read


Cook Valentine's meal at home
Nothing is more romantic than a home cooked meal for two on Valentine’s Day. I really enjoy cooking that night for my wife, Peggy. I will...

Tommy Centola
Nov 27, 20223 min read


Try Praline King Cake
Every year, I look forward to the Carnival season. From January 6th through Mardi Gras, New Orleans bakeries are filled with orders for...

Tommy Centola
Nov 20, 20223 min read


Try savory pie as appetizer, main course
When you think of pie, the first thing that comes to my mind is a dessert pie. While those are wonderful for the end of a meal, there are...

Tommy Centola
Nov 6, 20223 min read


Perfect time for oysters
I find that December and January are the perfect months for oysters. They often find their way to the holiday dinner tables. My family’s...

Tommy Centola
Oct 30, 20223 min read


Different ways to make a roux
When the weather is cold, my thoughts often turn to gumbo. It is one of the iconic New Orleans dishes. With its infinite number of...

Tommy Centola
Oct 23, 20223 min read


Check the spices in your pantry
Dry spices and seasoning are a staple in kitchens. What many people don’t realize it that after 6 months, they start to lose their...

Tommy Centola
Oct 16, 20223 min read


Making New Year's Day big food holiday
It’s time to bring out all those traditional New Year’s Day dishes. The centerpiece of my table is always a ham. It represents prosperity...

Tommy Centola
Oct 9, 20223 min read


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,...

Tommy Centola
Oct 2, 20223 min read
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