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Shrimp Bisque from Arnaud’s
In 1918, a colorful, French wine salesman named Arnaud Cazenave opened the grand New Orleans restaurant that bears his name with a...

Tommy Centola
Jan 30, 20142 min read
Sweet Potato and Andouille Soup from Palace Cafe
Today here in Arkansas, the temperature is not getting above freezing. So how does one warm up? This soup from Palace Cafe hits the spot....

Tommy Centola
Jan 23, 20141 min read
Barbecued Shrimp from Stephen & Martin
Here is a recipe from the closed restaurant Stephen & Martin. In it’s place is now a location of the New Orleans Hamburger and Seafood...

Tommy Centola
Jan 20, 20142 min read


Combination Pan Roast from Pascal’s Manale
While on vacation in New Orleans, my wife wanted to eat somewhere we have not eaten at before. I suggested Pascal’s Manale, Originator of...

Tommy Centola
Jan 6, 20142 min read
Skillet Barbecued Shrimp from Frank Davis
Here is another great recipe from Frank Davis. <a href="http://ad.doubleclick.net/jump/belo.wwltv/food/frank-davis/recipe-archive/seafood...

Tommy Centola
Dec 23, 20132 min read
Shrimp, Sausage and Pasta from Frank Davis
One more recipe from the late Frank Davis. His recipe collection has been donated to the Southern Food and Beverage Museum. The world...

Tommy Centola
Dec 19, 20132 min read
Oyster Dressing from Frank Davis
Here is another recipe from Frank Davis. It is a great dish for the holidays. Oyster dressing is a great addition to any Christmas menu....

Tommy Centola
Dec 16, 20133 min read
Crab and Corn Bisque from John Besh
For some reason, this recipe did not post. So here it is again. 2 Tablespoons olive Oil 1 pound Gumbo Crabs 1 Onion, chopped 1 Celery...

Tommy Centola
Dec 12, 20131 min read
Shrimp Creole from Frank Davis
This week, New Orleans lost an icon. Frank Davis was a fixture on WWL TV for over 30 years. He started out doing the Fish and Game...

Tommy Centola
Dec 12, 20132 min read
Oyster Soup Brennan
Winter has arrived in Arkansas. We are bracing for an ice storm. Hopefully, it will not be as bad as forecasted. Here is the most popular...

Tommy Centola
Dec 5, 20131 min read
Crabmeat Ravigote
This dish, along with Shrimp Remoulade, is the two most popular cold appetizers in New Orleans. These dishes was originally created to...

Tommy Centola
Nov 18, 20131 min read
Shrimp Pasta Lorraine
This is to honor my mother-in-law, Lorraine Anderson who passed away yesterday. Lorraine is my mother-in-law. She likes this dish so...

Tommy Centola
Nov 7, 20131 min read
New England Style Clam Chowder
Last night, the Boston Red Soxs won the World Series. This got me thinking of my father. He was born and raised in Boston. Unfortunately,...

Tommy Centola
Oct 31, 20131 min read
Baked Oysters Casino from Brennan’s
Brennan’s had 2 baked oyster dishes on their menu, Oysters Rockefeller and Oysters Casino. Brennan’s Oyster Casino was nothing like Clams...

Tommy Centola
Oct 24, 20131 min read
Redfish Jamie from Brennan’s Restaurant
Here is another recipe from Brennan’s. This dish had been removed from the menu. However, it was requested so much, it was put back on....

Tommy Centola
Oct 21, 20131 min read
Oysters Alvin from Bon Ton Cafe
Established in 1953, the Bon Ton Cafe is the oldest Cajun restaurant in New Orleans. Run by the Pierce family since opening, the Bon Ton...

Tommy Centola
Oct 17, 20131 min read
Oysters and Spaghetti from Felix’s
Felix’s is located across the street from Acme Oyster House in the French Quarter. While Amce is more popular, I find that the quality of...

Tommy Centola
Oct 14, 20131 min read


Linguine with a Spicy Andouille Clam Sauce
My wife has been in New Orleans while her mother is in the hospital. The only good thing about this is I get to play in the kitchen....

Tommy Centola
Oct 10, 20131 min read
Crabmeat Yvonne from Galatoire’s
Here is a recipe from the restaurant of the other Top Chef comeptitor, Executive Chef Michael Sichel of Galatoire’s. This recipe is named...

Tommy Centola
Oct 7, 20132 min read
Mahi-Mahi with an Andouille Crust from Ralph Brennan’s Seafood Cookbook
As most of you know or could have guessed, I am a big New Orleans Saints fan. I have spent many of afternoons watching the Saints games...

Tommy Centola
Sep 30, 20132 min read
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