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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...

Tommy Centola
May 2, 20242 min read
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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
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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...

Tommy Centola
Apr 25, 20242 min read
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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....

Tommy Centola
Mar 14, 20241 min read
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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...

Tommy Centola
Mar 11, 20241 min read
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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...

Tommy Centola
Mar 4, 20242 min read
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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...

Tommy Centola
Feb 22, 20241 min read
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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...

Tommy Centola
Jan 15, 20241 min read
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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...

Tommy Centola
Dec 28, 20231 min read
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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...

Tommy Centola
Dec 25, 20231 min read
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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....

Tommy Centola
Dec 18, 20231 min read
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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
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Shrimp and Andouille Pastalaya
The first reference I remember of the dish Pastalaya was on the menu at Mr. B's Bistro in the 1980's. This take on jambalaya obviously...

Tommy Centola
Oct 19, 20231 min read
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Shrimp & Andouille Jambalaya
Shrimp and Andouille is a great combination. You can consider it the Creole/Cajun Surf & Turf. Here's a couple of recipes this week...

Tommy Centola
Oct 16, 20231 min read
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Shrimp Toast
As much as I love Creole and Cajun cooking, I like to branch out to other cultures. Here's a Chinese appetizer that is quite popular in...

Tommy Centola
Sep 14, 20231 min read
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Shrimp Scampi
Here's another take on Shrimp Scampi. The addition of the Creole mustard adds to the deliciousness of the dish. 2 tablespoons butter 1/4...

Tommy Centola
Aug 31, 20231 min read
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Shrimp and Sausage Skewers
Time for a couple of recipes featuring America's favorite seafood, Shrimp. This first one is straight from the grill. 3 tablespoons curry...

Tommy Centola
Aug 28, 20231 min read
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Creole Crab Dip
What makes this dish Creole? Instead of cream cheese, Creole cream cheese is used. This give the finished dish a truly New Orleans...

Tommy Centola
Aug 10, 20231 min read
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Crabmeat and Avocado Salad
It's crab season. Since crab is so versatile, this week I will share both a cold and warm application. 3 large Creole tomatoes, halved 3...

Tommy Centola
Aug 7, 20231 min read
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Oven-Baked Garlic Crabs
Most often you will find whole crabs available in restaurants boiled. Here's a great way to prepare them without the boiling pot. This is...

Tommy Centola
Jul 20, 20231 min read
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