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Roasted Sweet Potato and Arugula Salad
With the holidays coming up, let's look at a couple of side dishes using sweet potatoes. Today, we will start with a salad. 1 1/2 pounds...

Tommy Centola
Oct 27, 20251 min read


Blueberry Spinach Salad
Salads don't have to be made with lettuce. Spinach and basil leaves make a tasty salad. 2 generous handfuls of baby spinach Blueberry...

Tommy Centola
Aug 7, 20251 min read


Carrot-Ginger Salad
This week, I am featuring two side salads that will dress up any meal. 1 cup baby carrots 2 tablespoons chopped ginger 2 tablespoons soy...

Tommy Centola
Aug 4, 20251 min read


Cucumber, Tomato and Herb Salad
Here's a fresh salad for those summer months. 1 large seedless English cucumber 3 medium heirloom tomatoes, cut into wedges 2 cups...

Tommy Centola
May 29, 20251 min read


Green Papaya Salad
With the summer heat upon us, I though I would share some refreshing salads. 2 cups shredded green papaya 1 pound green beans, trimmed...

Tommy Centola
May 26, 20251 min read


Strawberry Vinaigrette
When strawberries are not in season, here's another option. The sweetness of the dressing is a great addition to a summer salad. 1/2 cup...

Tommy Centola
May 15, 20251 min read


Warm Peach and Bacon Vinagrette
With summer arriving, people are looking for lighter food options. This week, I want to feature a couple of fruit flavored dressings for...

Tommy Centola
May 12, 20251 min read


Hot Crawfish & Bacon Spinach Salad
Since fresh crawfish are only availble for a few months, we may as well explore as many recipes as possible. 1 pound package crawfish...

Tommy Centola
Mar 10, 20251 min read


Mirliton Slaw
Here's a twist on cole slaw. The crunchness of the fresh mirlitons, radishes and carrots really makes this dish. 1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon...

Tommy Centola
Oct 17, 20241 min read


Sweet & Sour Celery Seed Dressing
Chef Warren started his career developing salad dressings for Seven Seas. 3 tablespoons Catsup 2 tablespoons White Vinegar 1 tablespoon...

Tommy Centola
Sep 26, 20241 min read


Russian Dressing
This week, I am sharing a couple of salad dressings from, in my opioion, the greatest chef ever, Warren Leruth. 2/3 cup mayonnaise 1/3...

Tommy Centola
Sep 23, 20241 min read


Green Goddess Dressing
Before Chef Warren opened his first restaurant in Sherman Texas, he works in various research kitchens. He developed the Seven Seas line...

Tommy Centola
Aug 15, 20241 min read


French Dressing Belle Rives
Looking through my cookbooks the other day, I stumbled across LeRuth's Front Door Back Door Cookbook. I found a couple of salad dressings...

Tommy Centola
Aug 12, 20241 min read


Shredded Chicken Noodle Bowl
This week, we are headed to the yard for our focus ingredient. Here are a couple of rotisserie chicken recipes that are great for lunch....

Tommy Centola
Jul 8, 20241 min read


Crawfish Pasta Salad
Before the season ends, I thought I would share two more crawfish. This first one is great for a backyard cookout. 1 large red onion 1...

Tommy Centola
Apr 29, 20241 min read


Shrimp, Artichoke, and Barley Salad
Here's a salad that I know my mom would have enjoyed. She love shrimp and artichoke. 1 cup lemon juice, divided 1/2 cup diced yellow bell...

Tommy Centola
Mar 21, 20242 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...

Tommy Centola
Nov 2, 20231 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...

Tommy Centola
Oct 30, 20232 min read


Satsuma and Shrimp Salad
In the movie Forrest Gump, Bubba Blue told Forrest of all the ways that shrimp could be prepared. I wonder if this weeks recipes were...

Tommy Centola
Sep 11, 20231 min read


Muffuletta Panzanella Salad
Whenever I think about a muffuletta salad, I picture the insides of the sandwich on top of lettuce. I have never considered the bread...

Tommy Centola
Aug 24, 20231 min read
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