Tommy Centola
Shrimp and Grits with White Wine Sauce
There are so many different ways to make Shrimp and Grits. You can almost guarantee that if I find it on a menu, I will order it. Here's...
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Tommy Centola
- Aug 19
- 1 min
Shrimp and Basil Stir-Fry
I'm always looking for different ways to prepare dishes. Here's a Creole/Cajun twist on a traditional style of Chinese cooking. 1...
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Tommy Centola
- Aug 1
- 1 min
Cajun Shrimp and Guacamole Tostadas
My wife has been on a tostada kick as of late. Here's a variation of the tostadas that I have been making often lately. 1 pound peeled...
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Tommy Centola
- Jul 18
- 1 min
Shrimp Boil Pasta
While crawfish season is over, there's not reason you can't bring those flavors alive in other dishes. Try this Shrimp Boil Pasta recipe...
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Tommy Centola
- Jul 15
- 1 min
Shrimp Pasta Primavera
Most everyone has eaten a form of shrimp pasta. Here comes two new ways to prepare this combination. 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and...
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Tommy Centola
- Jun 13
- 2 min
Crabmeat-Stuffed Jalapeño Poppers
Stuffed jalapeños are popular appetizers on restaurant menus. Here's a twist that uses the sweet meat of the blue crab as part of it's...
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Tommy Centola
- Jun 10
- 1 min
Crabmeat Crostini
As crawfish start to go away, here comes the blue crabs. This week , I will be featuring them in a couple of appetizers. 1 pound jumbo...
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Tommy Centola
- May 27
- 1 min
Crab Beignets
This week, I'm sharing two recipes that go together. Thursday's recipe will be a suace for today's. 1 cup mascarpone cheese 1 cup finely...
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Tommy Centola
- May 9
- 1 min
Creole Tomato and Crab Linguine
I love pasta. Here is a lightly sauced Linguine, showcasing Creole tomatoes and Crabmeat. 8 ounces dry linguine 1/4 cup butter 2...
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Tommy Centola
- May 2
- 2 min
Crawfish Meatballs and Spaghetti
If you're looking to cut down on red meat, here's a great Italian dish using crawfish. It's a good thing you can find crawfish tails...
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Tommy Centola
- Apr 29
- 1 min
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...
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Tommy Centola
- Apr 25
- 2 min
Oak Alley Shrimp Creole
Every one has the favorite Shrimp Creole recipe. Here's the one form Oak Alley. 2 pounds headless jumbo shrimp 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1/2...
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Tommy Centola
- Mar 14
- 1 min
Crawfish and Rice Stuffed Peppers
I know that leftover crawfish from boils are preferable for recipes. If you have to use frozen tails, make sure they are local products....
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Tommy Centola
- Mar 11
- 1 min
Crawfish and Andouille Pasta
Crawfish prices are slowly starting to drop. Here are two more crawfish recipes. 1/4 cup butter 1/2 pound andouille, cut crosswise...
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Tommy Centola
- Mar 4
- 2 min
Baked Stuffed Clams
As Julia Child once said, "I enjoy cooking with wine, sometimes I even put it in the food I'm cooking." With that in mind, here are two...
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Tommy Centola
- Feb 22
- 1 min
Oysters with Lemon-Cilantro Mignonette
Nothing taste better than an oyster, seconds after they have been shucked. For those who like a little accompaniment, here's a little...
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Tommy Centola
- Jan 15
- 1 min
Angels on Horseback Crostini
I am staying with appetizers this week. The first one is perfect right now, since oysters are at their peak. 6 slices bacon 1 tablespoon...
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Tommy Centola
- Dec 28, 2023
- 1 min
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, 2023
- 1 min
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 18, 2023
- 1 min
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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