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Crab Meat Lafitte
This recipe is from the closed Andrew Jackson restaurant. It was located at 221 Royal St in the French Quarter. The Windsor Art Gallery...

Tommy Centola
Aug 22, 20111 min read


Chicken Marsala
The other day, I was in Sysco’s kitchen with my friends from Pasta Grill in Searcy. One of the dishes they were interested in was Chicken...

Tommy Centola
Aug 18, 20112 min read


Shrimp Creole
As crab season starts to wind down, we approach shrimp season. One of New Orleans traditional shrimp dishes is Shrimp Creole. While this...

Tommy Centola
Aug 15, 20111 min read


Crabmeat Berdou
Berdou’s was a restaurant located near the bridge in Gretna. It was a very unique restaurant. The restaurant closed at 7 or 8pm. No one...

Tommy Centola
Aug 11, 20112 min read


Lemon Ice Box Pie
While my mother-in-law was here for a two week visit, she asked if I would make her a Lemon Ice Box Pie. While it is not a pure New...

Tommy Centola
Aug 8, 20111 min read


Fried Eggplant Sticks suggested by Pamela Fayard
This appetizer was one of the popular appetizers at Cannon’s restaurant. They can be prepared in advance so that all you have to do is...

Tommy Centola
Aug 4, 20111 min read


Muffuletta
This sandwich is a unique New Orleans creation. The Central Grocery, in the French Quarter, is credited with its invention. Most of the...

Tommy Centola
Aug 1, 20112 min read


Bernaise Sauce
This is to complete my post from Monday. This sauce is great with meats and fish. 2 tablespoons Dried Tarragon ¾ cup Red Wine Vinegar 2...

Tommy Centola
Jul 28, 20111 min read


Pomme Souffle (French Fries)
This is the ultimate French fry. There are a few stories as to how they were invented. A king who loved French fries had asked for his...

Tommy Centola
Jul 25, 20111 min read


Stuffed Mushrooms
This is one of my wife’s favorite appetizers. With crabs being in season, this is a great way to use crabmeat. Most people like to use...

Tommy Centola
Jul 21, 20111 min read


Creme Brulee
Crème Brulee is translated burnt cream. The burnt aspect is the sugar that is caramelized on the top of the custard. I always enjoy...

Tommy Centola
Jul 18, 20111 min read


Crabmeat Au Gratin
Here is another dish to take advantage of Crab Season. This dish is a delightful way to showcase lump crabmeat. It can be served as a...

Tommy Centola
Jul 14, 20111 min read


Chicken Oregano
The Cookbook is finished. It just needs a little polish. As I finished, I was wondering about dinner. What was I going to cook? Chicken...

Tommy Centola
Jul 11, 20111 min read


Stuffed Crabs
Stuffed crabs have been pushed on to the endangered recipe list by crab cakes. I myself am as guilty as the rest. Stuffed crab was a...

Tommy Centola
Jul 7, 20111 min read


Fried Soft Shell Crabs with Crabmeat
Here is one for all the soft shell crab lovers out there. This dish was one of my favorites from my first place of employment, the now...

Tommy Centola
Jul 5, 20112 min read


Bananas Foster
This wonderful dessert was created at Brennan’s, one of the many famous restaurants in the city. New Orleans was the major port for...

Tommy Centola
Jun 30, 20111 min read


Marinated Crab Claws
Before you know it, it will be crab season. As much as I like lump crabmeat, I think the best part of the crab is the claw. It has the...

Tommy Centola
Jun 27, 20111 min read


Hurkey Lurky
While working on my cookbook, I was looking for a recipe to honor my father. Unfortunately, he passed away when I was 11. So I turned to...

Tommy Centola
Jun 21, 20111 min read


Pralines
In France and everywhere else, a praline is a generic term for any candy made with nuts. In New Orleans, a praline is a candy made with...

Tommy Centola
Jun 16, 20111 min read


Crawfish Beignets
As crawfish season comes to an end, we had our last crawfish boil Saturday, it is time for one last crawfish recipe. This is a variation...

Tommy Centola
Jun 13, 20111 min read
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