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Praline Sauce
This is the praline sauce recipe from LeRuth's restaurant. It was used on top of ice cream with pecans for the praline ice cream. It is a...

Tommy Centola
Sep 24, 20201 min read


Butterscotch Sauce
This week, I am sharing two dessert sauces. Today's is butterscotch. It is an ingredient in the second recipe this week. What is the...

Tommy Centola
Sep 21, 20201 min read


Duck Jambalaya
Here is a Creole-style jambalaya. With the fall months approaching, this is a great one pot dinner. It is especially great using wild...

Tommy Centola
Sep 17, 20201 min read


Duck Fettuccine
Duck! This week, I am featuring two duck recipes from the original Commander's Palace New Orleans cookbook. It was published in 1984....

Tommy Centola
Sep 14, 20201 min read


Cane Syrup Balsamic Glaze
Balsamic glaze is a reduction of balsamic vinegar and a sweetener. As I always like to use cane syrup wherever I can, I made a batch. I...

Tommy Centola
Sep 10, 20201 min read


Stromboli
Last week, I was playing with refrigerated pizza dough and made a couple of Stromboli's. A couple of people have asked me for a recipe....

Tommy Centola
Sep 7, 20201 min read


Recipes from Charity cookbook
anuary 28th will be the 42nd annual Chef’s Charity for Children. The proceeds from the charity benefits St. Michael’s Special School....

Tommy Centola
Sep 6, 20203 min read


Steen's Pecan Pie
I have always used light corn syrup when making pecan pie. Chef Frank Brigtsen uses dark corn syrup. I never thought to use cane syrup...

Tommy Centola
Sep 3, 20201 min read


Steen's Gateau de Syrup
I hope everyone is safe after the passing of Hurricane Laura. I know we can all use a little something to brighten up our days. This...

Tommy Centola
Aug 31, 20201 min read


Sweet Potato Hash
Hash is one of my favorite breakfast dishes. There are so many different variations. The common ingredients are a protein and potatoes....

Tommy Centola
Aug 27, 20201 min read


Banana Pancakes
It has been said by many that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. So I thought two breakfast dishes would make great...

Tommy Centola
Aug 24, 20201 min read


Alligator Marsala
Time to turn to my Italian roots. Marsala is a popular sauce appearing on veal and chicken. I thought why not alligator? I think you will...

Tommy Centola
Aug 20, 20201 min read


Alligator Kottwitz
This week, I want to take a look at the big dog of the swamp, the alligator. Most often you will find it fried. This week, I am taking...

Tommy Centola
Aug 17, 20201 min read


Deep-fried Chicken
Whenever I think of fried chicken, this is the version that comes to mind. When using a deep-fryer, it is better to dip the chicken into...

Tommy Centola
Aug 13, 20201 min read


Pan-Fried Chicken
Fried chicken is a Southern classic. Do you cook it in a pan or in a deep fryer. This week, I am sharing with you a recipe for both. Yes,...

Tommy Centola
Aug 10, 20202 min read


Louisiana Seafood Scampi
Here is a scampi recipe that combined shrimp and crawfish. This recipe is different that most, as rice is the vehicle that the seafood is...

Tommy Centola
Aug 6, 20201 min read


Seafood Chowder
With school getting ready to start, many people are looking for some quick and easy recipes for dinner. This week, I will share with you...

Tommy Centola
Aug 3, 20201 min read


Crawfish Remoulade Salad
This tasty recipe can be made with either crawfish or cooked shrimp. Either way, you will get a taste of New Orleans. Try it both ways...

Tommy Centola
Jul 30, 20201 min read


Olive Salad Brochette
The temperature is starting to rise. The Dog Days of Summer are upon us. This week, I am featuring two recipes with very little cooking....

Tommy Centola
Jul 27, 20201 min read


Chicken Étouffée from Paul Prudhomme
There is no one way to étouffée. Most of the étouffée recipes you find are made with seafood. Here is on from Chef Paul featuring a meat...

Tommy Centola
Jul 23, 20203 min read
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