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Glorious Green Beans from Mona Dellucky Centola
Since Thanksgiving is Thursday, here is a lighter take on a green bean casserole. This is one of my Mother’s recipes. I was given this...

Tommy Centola
Nov 24, 20141 min read
Cajun Pork Tenderloin with Cane Gastrique
The gastrique is what makes this dish. It is a combination of Steen’s Cane Syrup and a new product I found last time I was in New...

Tommy Centola
Nov 20, 20141 min read
Gnocchi with Andouille Cajun Cream Sauce
I normally post recipes on Monday afternoons. Do to some family issues, I am just getting to it. Here is a recipe for a dish that I will...

Tommy Centola
Nov 17, 20141 min read
Sweet Potato Soup from Austin Leslie
With the temperatures outside in the 30’s all day, my thoughts turn to soup. Here is a recipe from the late Austin Leslie using one of...

Tommy Centola
Nov 13, 20141 min read
BBQ Shrimp from Richard and Rima Collin
Everyone in New Orleans has a BBQ Shrimp recipe that they say is the best. My oldest brother, Larry, says that this is the recipe that he...

Tommy Centola
Nov 10, 20141 min read
Creole Onion Soup from Brennan’s
Here is another one from the old Brennan’s. Will it make the cut for the new menu? 1/2 cup (1 stick) Butter 1 large Onion, thinly sliced...

Tommy Centola
Nov 6, 20141 min read
Veal Kottwitz from Brennan’s
Brennan’s is scheduled to reopen this week. There will be changes to the menu. I a curious to see which dishes make the new menu. Will...

Tommy Centola
Nov 3, 20142 min read
Frank’s Simple Buttermilk Pie from Frank Davis
Here is another recipe from the late Frank Davis. Arguably an Amish recipe, buttermilk pie surprises almost everyone who cuts a slice of...

Tommy Centola
Oct 27, 20142 min read
Shrimp Cornbread Muffins from Louisiana Cookin Magazine
Cornbread is a very popular dish here in Arkansas. It is found on most dinner tables. Here is a Cajun twist on this Arkansas staple. 2...

Tommy Centola
Oct 13, 20142 min read
Trout a la Temereau from LeRuth’s
Here is the entree that was demonstrated at the New Orleans Cooking Experience on Tuesday. You can substitute a large shrimp in place of...

Tommy Centola
Sep 25, 20141 min read
Spinach Salad a la Rive Gauche from LeRuth’s
The New Orleans Cooking Experience is one of many cooking schools for people to learn the secrets of classic New Orleans Cajun & Creole...

Tommy Centola
Sep 22, 20141 min read
Roasted Duck with Orange Cane-Syrup Sauce from Susan Spicer
We had a couple of cool days this past week. Duck hunting season is just around the corner. Here is a wonderful duck recipe. It uses one...

Tommy Centola
Sep 18, 20142 min read


BBQ Frog Legs
3 pounds Frog Legs (you will have to cut the pairs in half with a scissors) 1 ½ pound Butter (6 sticks) 1 ½ cups Olive Oil 8 Tablespoons...

Tommy Centola
Sep 15, 20141 min read
Festive Roast Chicken and Stuffing from Louisiana Kitchen & Culture
Louisiana Kitchen and Culture is the best magazine representing Louisiana food available. The Publisher, Susan Ford, works hard at...

Tommy Centola
Sep 11, 20142 min read
Creole Daube
In my last post, I mentioned that one of Toney’s specials was Spaghetti au Daube. Here is a recipe for that old New Orleans classic that...

Tommy Centola
Sep 8, 20141 min read
Stuffed Macaroni from Toney’s Pizza and Spaghetti House
Toney’s was the Italian restaurant in the French Quarter from 1936 to 1990. Anthony Bonomolo founded the restaurant during the...

Tommy Centola
Sep 4, 20142 min read
Grilled Marinated Flank Steak from Emeril
Today is Labor Day, the last day of Summer. Most families are celebrating by Swimming parties and grilling. Here is a great dish for the...

Tommy Centola
Sep 1, 20141 min read


Shrimp & Andouille Stuffed Pork Chops
I found some thick boneless pork chops at the store. I wondered how I would cook them. I had shrimp and Andouille at home, so the...

Tommy Centola
Aug 28, 20141 min read
Chicken Saint-Pierre from Galatoire’s
Here is another great chicken dish from Galatoire’s. It is a simple dish to prepare with ingredients most kitchens have on hand. 2 large...

Tommy Centola
Aug 25, 20142 min read
New Orleans Barbecued Shrimp from Brennan’s
Today I received an email from the Ralph Brennan Restaurant Group. He stated that the restaurant at 417 Royal Street will reopen as ...

Tommy Centola
Aug 21, 20141 min read
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