Tommy Centola
Cane Syrup Pecan Cinnamon Rolls
Here's a great recipe to give cinnamon rolls a South Louisiana twist. While pecans are used throughout the south-east, cane syrup is a...
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Tommy Centola
- 6 days ago
- 1 min
Jalapeño Cornbread Sticks
Now that the weather has cooled off, we can spend more time in the kitchen. Lets look at a couple of baking recipes this week. 1...
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Tommy Centola
- Sep 14
- 1 min
Shrimp Toast
As much as I love Creole and Cajun cooking, I like to branch out to other cultures. Here's a Chinese appetizer that is quite popular in...
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Tommy Centola
- Sep 11
- 1 min
Satsuma and Shrimp Salad
In the movie Forrest Gump, Bubba Blue told Forrest of all the ways that shrimp could be prepared. I wonder if this weeks recipes were...
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Tommy Centola
- Sep 7
- 1 min
Skillet Pecan and Chocolate Blondie
A blondie is a brownie without cocoa in the batter. Here's a great skillet dessert. 1 1/2 cups firmly packed light brown sugar 1 cup...
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Tommy Centola
- Sep 4
- 1 min
Mini Satsuma Vanilla Bundt Cakes
My sweet tooth is acting up. Time for a couple of desserts. Life is short, eat dessert first! 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 cup sugar 2...
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Tommy Centola
- Aug 28
- 1 min
Shrimp and Sausage Skewers
Time for a couple of recipes featuring America's favorite seafood, Shrimp. This first one is straight from the grill. 3 tablespoons curry...
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Tommy Centola
- Aug 24
- 1 min
Muffuletta Panzanella Salad
Whenever I think about a muffuletta salad, I picture the insides of the sandwich on top of lettuce. I have never considered the bread...
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Tommy Centola
- Aug 21
- 1 min
Buttermilk Mustard Potato Salad
This week, I want to showcase a couple of salads. Today is another spin on potato salad. 2 pounds red potatoes 2 teaspoons kosher salt,...
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Tommy Centola
- Aug 17
- 1 min
Pecan Pesto
Pesto sauce is traditionally made with pine nuts. Here's a southern twist on the Italian sauce. 2 cloves garlic 1 1/2 cups loosely packed...
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Tommy Centola
- Aug 14
- 1 min
Marinated Tomatoes
Are you looking to take your recipes to the next level? This week, I'm sharing two recipes that will do just that. 1/2 cup extra-virgin...
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Tommy Centola
- Aug 10
- 1 min
Creole Crab Dip
What makes this dish Creole? Instead of cream cheese, Creole cream cheese is used. This give the finished dish a truly New Orleans...
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Tommy Centola
- Aug 7
- 1 min
Crabmeat and Avocado Salad
It's crab season. Since crab is so versatile, this week I will share both a cold and warm application. 3 large Creole tomatoes, halved 3...
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Tommy Centola
- Aug 3
- 1 min
Blackberry Daiquiri
Last week, I talked about picking blackberries for my grandmother. My understanding is that they were used to make wine. I think she...
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Tommy Centola
- Jul 31
- 1 min
Raspberry Vanilla Frosé
Since we are talking about berries, they are great in summer adult beverages. This week, here are a couple of refreshing drinks with a...
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Tommy Centola
- Jul 27
- 1 min
Blackberry Jam
I remember summers picking blackberries in my grandmother's yard. I also remember the stains on my hands when I was finished. Here's a...
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Tommy Centola
- Jul 24
- 1 min
Black and Blue Fruit Salad
It's berry season. Blue and black berries are plentiful. Here's a couple of recipes for those fresh picked treats. 2 cups fresh...
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Tommy Centola
- Jul 20
- 1 min
Oven-Baked Garlic Crabs
Most often you will find whole crabs available in restaurants boiled. Here's a great way to prepare them without the boiling pot. This is...
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Tommy Centola
- Jul 17
- 1 min
Mignonette-Marinated Crab Claws
We are in the middle of peak season for blue crabs. My two recipes this week will showcase the crustacean two ways. Today, we are using...
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Tommy Centola
- Jul 13
- 1 min
Okra Buttermilk Cornbread
How can you make cornbread more Southern? By adding okra to the mixture. If you like okra, you will love this dish. 2 tablespoons canola...
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