Tommy Centola
Debris Shrimp and Grits
Shrimp and Grits is a dish I have a few variations of. So why not one more? Here's something a little out of left field. 4 cups chicken...
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Tommy Centola
- Jan 19
- 1 min
Roast Beef Debris
It is said that Mother's restaurant coined the term debris when it comes to roast beef. Next week, I have two recipes coming that uses...
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Tommy Centola
- Jan 16
- 2 min
Boudin-Stuffed Chicken
The only theme with this weeks recipes is that they contain no seafood. On Thursday, I will post a recipe that is a base for the two...
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Tommy Centola
- Jan 12
- 1 min
Lemon Remoulade
Here's a great spread for a seafood poboy. It's also makes a great sauce for crab cakes 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise 1 1/2 tablespoons Creole...
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Tommy Centola
- Jan 9
- 1 min
Buttermilk Herb Dressing
This week, have a couple of recipes that are versatile. They can me used as salad dressings or for sandwiches. 1/2 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup...
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Tommy Centola
- Jan 5
- 2 min
Mardi Gras Pound Cake
Here is a bundt style King Cake. It still has all the flavors of King Cake with a different shape. 1 1/2 cups butter, softened 2 1/2 cups...
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Tommy Centola
- Jan 2
- 2 min
Cinnamon Roll Wreath
Carnival season is upon use. How about 2 variations of a King Cake. Let's start with a bakers dream. 1 cup warm milk (105 to 110℉) 1...
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Tommy Centola
- Dec 29, 2022
- 1 min
Turkey Spaghetti with Cream Sauce
When you see spaghetti with cream sauce, turkey is not the first protein you think about. Wherever you use chicken, you can almost always...
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Tommy Centola
- Dec 26, 2022
- 1 min
Turkey Pot Pie
With the big day yesterday, people are looking for different ways to use the leftover bird. Have no fear. This week, here's two new uses...
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Tommy Centola
- Dec 22, 2022
- 1 min
Crawfish Hash
I always think of hash as a breakfast dish. It is also a great addition to lunch or dinner. Here's a south Louisiana version. 3...
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Tommy Centola
- Dec 19, 2022
- 1 min
Stuffed French Toast
Let's focus on the first meal of the day this week. I like French Toast as much as pancakes and waffles. Since it's not my wife's...
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Tommy Centola
- Dec 15, 2022
- 1 min
Shrimp and Crab Gumbo
Since clam chowder is not a local dish, how about another take on Gumbo. Here is a great example of a traditional seafood gumbo. 1 pound...
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Tommy Centola
- Dec 12, 2022
- 1 min
New England Clam Chowder
Today I am celebrating my dad's birthday. I never got a chance to really cook for him as he past away when I was 11. I've always wondered...
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Tommy Centola
- Dec 8, 2022
- 1 min
Christmas Morning Punch from Monica Ritter
This recipe comes from a good friend of my wife's and I. Monica's aunt used to make a punch for the family Christmas parties. Since she...
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Tommy Centola
- Dec 5, 2022
- 1 min
Orange Sherbet Punch
Last week, I featured two adult beverages. This week, I want to give equal time to non-alcoholic punches that are great for the entire...
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Tommy Centola
- Dec 1, 2022
- 1 min
Creole Egg Nog
One of my favorite winter beverages is Egg Nog. I know that I can enjoy it year round but only drink it during November and December....
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Tommy Centola
- Nov 28, 2022
- 1 min
Hot Toddy
When the weather turns cold, we often use our beverages to warm our bodies. This week, I want to share two adult beverages. They will...
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Tommy Centola
- Nov 24, 2022
- 2 min
Bayou Cioppino
Cippino is an Italian American stew that is popular in San Francisco. On my first trip there, it was ne of the first dishes I ordered. I...
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Tommy Centola
- Nov 21, 2022
- 1 min
Seared Redfish with Crawfish Cream Sauce
I'm working on a series of articles for the newspaper for December. I want to feature the Feast of the Seven Fishes. For those of you who...
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Tommy Centola
- Nov 17, 2022
- 1 min
Oysters Broiled in a Garlicky Herb Butter
Here's a take on Char Grilled Oysters. There's no need to light up your grill. Turn on your oven to broil and let's go. Rock salt 1 cup...
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