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Tommy Centola
22 hours ago1 min read
Slow Cooker Bananas Foster
Here's a new way to make bread pudding. You can't go wrong with the flavor of Bananas Foster. 8 cups day-old French bread, cubed 1 cup...
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Tommy Centola
4 days ago1 min read
Slow Cooker Macque Choux
Let's continue with a few more crockpot recipes. Here's a Cajun classic side side. 1 pound frozen white shoe-peg corn 1 1/2 pounds...
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Tommy Centola
Feb 61 min read
White Beans with Ham and Shrimp
White beans are just as popular as red beans in New Orleans. They are usually served as lunch specials on THirsday. 1 pound dried navy...
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Tommy Centola
Jan 301 min read
Carefree Shrimp Creole
Here is an easy way to make the cliche dish, Shrimp Creole. The shrimp goes in for the last hour of cooking, to not overcook them. 1/2...
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Tommy Centola
Jan 271 min read
Easy Red Beans
Just the other day, a friend was looking for crock pot recipes. Noticing that I didn't have many on my website, I thought I would remedy...
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Tommy Centola
Jan 232 min read
Cinnamon-Cream Cheese King Cake
6 ounces cream cheese, softened 2/3 cup confectioners' sugar 1 egg yolk 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2...
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Tommy Centola
Jan 201 min read
Cream Cheese Frosting
This week, we will use the King Cake dough from Jan 6 to prepare a traditional King Cake. Here's the frosting 4 ounces cream cheese,...
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Tommy Centola
Jan 162 min read
Salted Caramel and Chocolate King Cake
Chocolate and caramel are a great combination. Let's try it with a King Cake. 6 tablespoons butter, softened 1/4 cup sugar 2 teaspoons...
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Tommy Centola
Jan 131 min read
Salted Caramel Sauce
If nectar is not a flavor you care for, don't worry. This week, I will share a different flavor for the King Cake Dough. Here's the sauce...
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Tommy Centola
Jan 92 min read
Nectar Cream King Cake
One of the most New Orleans flavors is Nectar. It was developed locally. Often found as a snowball flavor, it's unique combination of...
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Tommy Centola
Jan 61 min read
King Cake Dough
Happy King's Day! Since I don't live in South Louisiana, I always have to make my own King Cakes. This week, I am sharing a made from...
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Tommy Centola
Jan 21 min read
Candied Citrus
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 3/4 cup water 1/4 cup red currant jelly Supremes of 6 to 8 oranges In a small saucepan, combine sugar, water...
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Tommy Centola
Dec 30, 20241 min read
Citrus Beurre Blanc
Plaquemines Parish cirtus crops are sunshine on these winter days. What better way to celebrate these fruits than a couple of recipes....
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Tommy Centola
Dec 29, 20243 min read
Celebrating birthdays in kitchen
Today is the birthday of one of my brothers, Ken. When it comes to cooking, Ken is more like my dad than any of us. My dad would cook...
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Tommy Centola
Dec 26, 20241 min read
Salted Bourbon Caramel Sauce
Here's a tasty sauce. There are too many uses to list them all. No need to go Bubba Blue by listing them all. 1 1/2 cup heavy whipping...
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Tommy Centola
Dec 23, 20241 min read
Creole Caramel Popcorn
This week, I want to showcase the flavor of caramel. Today's recipe is a tasty snack. 6 tablespoons canola oil 2/3 cup popcorn kernels 1...
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Tommy Centola
Dec 19, 20241 min read
Cane Syrup-Glazed Collard Greens
I love to cook with cane syrup. It is the perfect sweetner for almost any dish. Here's one that's great for any table. 1 tablespoon...
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Tommy Centola
Dec 16, 20241 min read
Spicy Brussels Sprouts
This week, I want to share a couple of different side dishes to bring to the holiday table. Let's start with Brussels sprouts. 2 pounds...
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Tommy Centola
Dec 12, 20241 min read
Seafood Boil Seasoning
Here is a great seasoning for top of the stove boiling. It's perfect for boiling shrimp for shrimp remoulade. 1/4 cup lemon zest (about 8...
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Tommy Centola
Dec 9, 20241 min read
Garlic Confit
Here's a recipe that produces two different ingredients. The garlic will have a milder and sweeter flavor. You are able to use it in any...
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