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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...

Tommy Centola
Aug 19, 20241 min read


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...

Tommy Centola
Aug 1, 20241 min read


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...

Tommy Centola
Jul 18, 20241 min read


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...

Tommy Centola
Jul 15, 20241 min read


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...

Tommy Centola
Jun 13, 20242 min read


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...

Tommy Centola
Jun 10, 20241 min read


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...

Tommy Centola
May 27, 20241 min read


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...

Tommy Centola
May 9, 20241 min read


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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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