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Chicken Salad Remoulade Croissants
Remoulade sauce is not just for shrimp. It makes a great dipping sauce. Here's a different protein to showcase. 3 pounds boneless...

Tommy Centola
4 days ago1 min read


Toasted Hot Bacon, Cheese, Basil & Tomato Sandwich
This week, i want to feature a couple of sandwiches. 2 ripe tomatoes Salt and pepper, to taste 1/2 pound thick sliced bacon, cooked 8...

Tommy Centola
7 days ago1 min read


Swordfish Steak au Poivre
If you're looking for a light dish from the grill, here's a good one. It also works great with tuna. 4 tablespoons multicolored...

Tommy Centola
Aug 141 min read


Citrus Rum Sauce
Two recipes for one dish this week. Here's the sauce. 1 cup dry white wine 1/2 cup vegetable stock 4 tablespoons dark rum 4 tabespoons...

Tommy Centola
Aug 111 min read


Blueberry Spinach Salad
Salads don't have to be made with lettuce. Spinach and basil leaves make a tasty salad. 2 generous handfuls of baby spinach Blueberry...

Tommy Centola
Aug 71 min read


Carrot-Ginger Salad
This week, I am featuring two side salads that will dress up any meal. 1 cup baby carrots 2 tablespoons chopped ginger 2 tablespoons soy...

Tommy Centola
Aug 41 min read


Peggy's Shrimp and Grits
There are so many ways to make Shrimp and Grits. This is my most recent version. My wife liked it so much, she allowed me to name it...

Tommy Centola
Jul 311 min read


Chicken Enchiladas
Here's a couple of dishes that I have been playing around with in my kitchen . 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, small diced 1...

Tommy Centola
Jul 281 min read


Pickled Okra Crab Salad
Here's a cool appetizer for these hot summer months. 1/4 cup thiny sliced green onion 1/4 cup chopped Spicy Pickled Okra (See Monday's...

Tommy Centola
Jul 241 min read


Spicy Pickled Okra
Okra is looking good at the Farmer's Market. You will need tiday's recipe for Thursday's. 6 cloves garlic, smashed 6 sprigs fresh dill 2...

Tommy Centola
Jul 211 min read


Chile-Lime Crab Claws
One of my wife's favorite appetizers are Fried Crab Claws. There a lighter recipe using crab claws. 3 tablespoons cane vinegar 3...

Tommy Centola
Jul 171 min read


Roasted Shrimp PoBoys
Here's a change of pace from a fried shrimp poboy. 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon olive oil 1...

Tommy Centola
Jul 101 min read


Spicy Mayonnaise
Another 2 part recipe this week. You can replace any mayonnaise with this recipe. 3/4 cup Blue Plate mayonnaise 1 tablespoon plus 1...

Tommy Centola
Jul 71 min read


Lemon Ginger Pasta
Here's a light pasta dish that perfect for the hot summer months. 20 bags lemon-ginger herbal tea 1 teaspoon salt 1 pound thin spaghetti...

Tommy Centola
Jul 31 min read


Corn Bread Crab Cakes with Hot Pepper Glaze
Now that crawfish season has run its course, time to move on to Crab season. Two recipes this week featuring the sweet meat from this...

Tommy Centola
Jun 302 min read


Lobster Gnocchi
I know that lobster is not found in local waters. Lobster is still a highlight of the week when I have it for a meal. 2 pounds sheep's...

Tommy Centola
Jun 261 min read


Vanilla Butter Sauce
This week, you will need today's recipe as an ingredient for Thursday's Lobster Gnocchi. 1/2 vanilla bean 1/4 cup water 4 sticks cold...

Tommy Centola
Jun 231 min read


Cajun Mac and Cheese
Mac and Cheese is a favorite among children. Here's a grown-up version. 14 ounces andouille, cut into 1/4-inch slices 1 cup chopped red...

Tommy Centola
Jun 191 min read


Bacon-Wrapped Okra
I'm always looking for different sides to spice up dinnertime. There's a couple of new onew this week. 8 ounces goat cheese, softened 2...

Tommy Centola
Jun 161 min read


Roasted Red Pepper Bloody Marys
Here's a twist on a great drink. 3 red bell peppers (about 1 1/2 pounds) 3 cups vegetable juice 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce 3...

Tommy Centola
Jun 122 min read


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