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Blackened Redfish from Paul Prudhomme
Chef Paul Prudhomme passed away on 10/8/2015. He is the one man responsible for putting Cajun cuisine on the culinary map. He brought...

Tommy Centola
Oct 12, 20152 min read
Pastaletta from Joe Cahn
Here is another great pasta from the brillant mind of Joe Cahn. He takes the ingredients for a Muffuletta, except the bread, and makes a...

Tommy Centola
Oct 8, 20151 min read
Shrimp Cortez from Joe Cahn
While looking thru a cookbook from the Chef’s Charity for Children, I ran across a couple of pasta recipes from Joe Cahn. Joe is the...

Tommy Centola
Oct 5, 20151 min read
Stufed Cornish Game Hen from the Court of Two Sisters
I will never forget the first time I had a Cornish Game Hen. My mother had cooked them and I was suprised to see this small version of a...

Tommy Centola
Oct 1, 20151 min read
Shrimp Toulouse from the Court of Two Sisters
One of the most popular courtyards for outdoor dining in New Orleans is the Court of Two Sisters. Located on Royal Street in the French...

Tommy Centola
Sep 28, 20151 min read
Seafood Dirty Rice from Paul Prudhomme
I can’t believe that I have not posted any recipes from the dean of Cajun Cooking, Paul Prudhomme. He is the chef credited with bringing...

Tommy Centola
Sep 21, 20151 min read
Grillades and Grits from Rima and Richard Collin
This classic dish is traditionally served for breakfast or brunch, but it also makes a great entreé. The steak is smothered then served...

Tommy Centola
Sep 17, 20151 min read
Baked Oysters and Eggplant from Rima and Richard Collin
Richard Collin was the original food critic in the city of New Orleans. He came to New Orleans to teach history at the University of New...

Tommy Centola
Sep 14, 20152 min read
Fettuccine Alla Goffredo from La Riviera
Here is Chef Goffredo’s version of Fettuccine Alfredo. This simple dish is a classic dish. You can also make this side dish a meal by...

Tommy Centola
Sep 10, 20151 min read


Shrimp Stew
Here is the second part of the recipe 1 pound Small Shrimp (70/90 count) peeled and deveined 1/2 cup Canola Oil 1/2 cup Flour 1/2 cup...

Tommy Centola
Aug 27, 20151 min read


Smoked Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya
I posted a picture to my Facebook page of a new dish that I tried. I had some leftover Smoked Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya and my wife...

Tommy Centola
Aug 24, 20151 min read
Chocolate Devastation from Arnaud’s
It is hard to believe that this decadent dessert only has three ingredients. It is so rich that you only want to serve a slice that is...

Tommy Centola
Aug 20, 20151 min read
Gulf Snapper Pontchatrain from Arnaud’s
Anytime you see a dish with Pontchatrain in it, it will be a dish with crabmeat served on top. This is a very quick but elegant dish. Two...

Tommy Centola
Aug 17, 20151 min read
Lemon Pie from Mr. B’s
Here is a dish that you will find in homes and restaurants around the South. It is rich and has just the right balance of sweet and tart....

Tommy Centola
Aug 6, 20151 min read
Marinated Shrimp from Mr. B’s
Mr. B’s has always been a special occasion restaurant. Not long after they opened, I ate there before my Senior Ring dance. My wife and I...

Tommy Centola
Aug 3, 20152 min read
Osso Bucco from Brennan’s
This dish shows off Creole Italian cooking at it’s best. Don’t forget to eat the marrow out of the bone. It is probably the reason most...

Tommy Centola
Jul 30, 20151 min read
Shrimp Victoria from Brennan’s
Here is another recipe from the Old Brennan’s. This is a great dish if you need a quick meal. It is esppecially good right now in the...

Tommy Centola
Jul 27, 20151 min read
Shrimp and Pasta Bordelaise
Right now, Shrimp season is in full swing. To me, this means taking a ride to the Westwego Seafood market and buying shrimp fresh off a...

Tommy Centola
Jul 23, 20151 min read
Deviled Eggs Remoulade from Tom Fitzmorris
Here is a recipe from New Orleans Food critic Tom Fitzmorris. He host a 3 hour daily radio show devoted exclusively to food and drink....

Tommy Centola
Jul 20, 20152 min read
Lemon Souffle from Versailles
With the summer heat beating down on us, here is a great way to end your meal. This cool dessert was created by Gunter Preuss at...

Tommy Centola
Jul 16, 20151 min read
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