Tommy Centola
Louisiana Coffee Cake
Looking through my collection of cookbooks, I came across the official cookbook of the Louisiana World's Fair. I thought that this week,...
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Tommy Centola
- May 25
- 1 min
Drunkin' Shrimp Ceviche
Here's a ceviche with a little kick to it in two ways. First, is the tequila. Second is the addition of jalapeños. 2 1/2 pounds peeled,...
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Tommy Centola
- May 22
- 1 min
Redfish & Shrimp Ceviche
With the weather getting warmer, how about a cool dish to start your meal. This week, two Ceviche dishes that both contain shrimp. 1...
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Tommy Centola
- May 18
- 1 min
Andouille Chicken Jambalaya
Here's another Andouille Rice dish. This time, Jambalaya, with chicken. 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 pound andouille sausage, sliced 3/4...
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Tommy Centola
- May 15
- 1 min
Andouille Sauce Piquante
How about a couple of recipes using one of my favorite ingredients, Andouille? Both recipes use rice also. 1/2 cup butter 3/4 cups...
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Tommy Centola
- May 11
- 1 min
Accordion-Style Creole Tomatoes au Gratin
If this were a potato it would be referred to as Hasselback. The slicing of the tomato allows it to cook more inside. 6 medium-sized...
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Tommy Centola
- May 8
- 1 min
Creole Tomato and Bacon Pie
It's that time of year again, Creole Tomato Season. This week, a couple of ways to prepare this Louisiana treasure. 2 medium-sized ripe...
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Tommy Centola
- May 4
- 1 min
Grilled Shrimp Scampi
Scampi is one of my favorite ways to cook shrimp. Here's a great recipe of your next cookout. This recipe is per serving. 1 tablespoon...
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Tommy Centola
- May 1
- 1 min
Poached (Boiled) Shrimp
I know crawfish is the start at this time of year. However, I love to eat shrimp for a change of pace. How about 2 shrimp recipes this...
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Tommy Centola
- Apr 27
- 1 min
Monte Critso
Here's the only thing I would eat at Bennigan's. I'm not sure when was the first time I ate it, but I was hooked from the start. For each...
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Tommy Centola
- Apr 20
- 2 min
Brown Seafood Broth
Now to answer the question, why this recipe second. Since many of the ingredients are discards from the main recipe, I felt it was easier...
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Tommy Centola
- Apr 17
- 2 min
Creole Bouillabaisse
This week, you will have to make the second recipe to be used in the first. You may ask why not the other way around. I'll tell you...
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Tommy Centola
- Apr 13
- 1 min
Key Lime Meltaway Cookies
These cookies are a great accompaniment to the Key Lime Sorbet. The also are great on their own. Either way, they will take you away to...
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Tommy Centola
- Apr 10
- 1 min
Key Lime Sorbet
Time to head to the Florida Keys. The most popular dish to come from those islands is the Key Lime Pie. This week, lets make some Key...
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Tommy Centola
- Apr 3
- 1 min
Candied Sweet Potatoes from Paul Prudhomme
I thought I would dust off my cookbooks and share a couple of recipes from the master of Cajun Cooking Paul Prudhomme. They are both...
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Tommy Centola
- Mar 30
- 1 min
Creamy Crawfish Rice Casserole
There is a lost art in making a casserole. I know it's not something I often think of. It's a great way to cook for a gathering. 1/4 cup...
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Tommy Centola
- Mar 27
- 1 min
Crawfish Quiche
Just back from a quick trip to New Orleans. I had so great boiled crawfish. I can only imagine how good those tails would be in this...
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Tommy Centola
- Mar 23
- 1 min
Bayou Bloody Mary
Here's a Bloody Mary straight from the swamps. The use of pickled okra as a garnish is not new. adding the brine to the drink is. Smoked...
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Tommy Centola
- Mar 16
- 1 min
Grilled Swordfish with Crawfish and Tasso
Swordfish is better grilled that sautéed. Here's a great dish that your family will be asking for more. 1/4 cup butter 2 teaspoons...
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Tommy Centola
- Mar 13
- 1 min
Marinated Swordfish Kabobs
Time for some new fish dishes just in time for Lent. Swordfish is a tasty departure from the fish you find on every restaurant menu. 1...
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