Tommy Centola
Creole Butter Glazed Crab Fingers
One of my most favorite appetizers is crab fingers. The ony problem is that here in Arkansas, you can only find the fired. Here's a...
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Tommy Centola
Dec 25, 20231 min read
Coconut Shrimp with Hot Pepper Jelly Glaze
Merry Christmas! This week, I thoughtI would share some appetizers for the New Years. First up, a twist on shrimp. Canola oil 24 jumbo...
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Tommy Centola
Dec 21, 20231 min read
Duck Poppers
One of the more popular appetizers these days are stuffed jalapeno peppers. Here's a different spin on Poppers. 4 ounces goat cheese 2...
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Tommy Centola
Dec 18, 20231 min read
Crawfish Cardinale Tarts
For opening presenst, my family would often make a bunch of appteizers to munch on. It made things easier than having a sit-down dinner....
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Tommy Centola
Dec 14, 20231 min read
Pecan Hasselback Sweet Potatoes
Here's a great way to serve sweet potatoes to a large group. People will be amazed at your presentation of ordinary sweet potatoes. 1/2...
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Tommy Centola
Dec 11, 20231 min read
Bacon-Oyster Dressing
Let's continue this week with some side dishes for your Christmas dinner. Here's another different dressing. 6 strips thick-cut bacon,...
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Tommy Centola
Dec 7, 20231 min read
Italian Dressing with Sausage
After andouille, Italian sausage is my second favorite. Here's a dressing featuring Italian sausage. 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup...
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Tommy Centola
Dec 4, 20231 min read
Bread Dressing
This week, I want to share a couple of bread dressings for you dinner table. The first one is a basic one that you came make your own. 2...
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Tommy Centola
Nov 30, 20232 min read
Chicken Fricassee
Here's a dish that my grandmother used to make. This is not her recipe, however. She never wrote it down to share. 2 1/2 pounds...
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Tommy Centola
Nov 27, 20231 min read
Herb-Orange Double Rack of Pork
Let's concentrate on the main dish tis week. I will be featuring two different proteins. Let's start with the pig. 1 large oranges, cut...
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Tommy Centola
Nov 23, 20231 min read
Peppermint Buttercream Icing
Although peppermint candies are available year-round, this flavor really comes alive around Christmas time. Here's another way to...
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Tommy Centola
Nov 20, 20231 min read
Orange Buttercream Icing
There's a lot of baking going on this time of year. This week, I have a couple of recipes to decorate your cake differently. 1 1/2 cups...
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Tommy Centola
Nov 16, 20231 min read
Grapefruit-Sage Champagne Cocktail
Here's a twist on a Mimosa. It has a bigger kick to it. 1 ounce fresh grapefruit juice 1 ounce Sage Simple Syrup (recipe follows) 1 ounce...
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Tommy Centola
Nov 13, 20231 min read
Blood Orange Prosecco Punch
With the holidays approaching, how about some adult beverages. More specifically, adult beverages with bubbles not from soft drinks. 1...
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Tommy Centola
Nov 9, 20232 min read
Boudin-Stuffed Turkey Roulade
On of my favorite stuffings is boudin. Here a fancy looking take on stuffed turkey. 3 tablespoons butter, softened and divided 1/4 cup...
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Tommy Centola
Nov 6, 20232 min read
Fried Turkey Breasts
The big turkey day is almost here. This week I will share a twist on the traditional roasted bird. 1 quart water 1/2 cup plus 3...
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Tommy Centola
Nov 2, 20231 min read
Deviled Potato Salad
Here is a cross between a popular appetizer and side dish. What's not to like when you mix deviled eggs and potato salad. 3 pounds small...
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Tommy Centola
Oct 30, 20232 min read
Corn and Shrimp Salad
With the holidays coming up, I thought I would share a couple of different sides for the big meals. The first one is served warm. 8-ounce...
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Tommy Centola
Oct 23, 20231 min read
White Cheddar Corn Grits
This week, you will have to make today's recipe to use for Thursday's. It's another version of Shrimp and Grits. Here are the grits. 4...
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Tommy Centola
Oct 19, 20231 min read
Shrimp and Andouille Pastalaya
The first reference I remember of the dish Pastalaya was on the menu at Mr. B's Bistro in the 1980's. This take on jambalaya obviously...
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