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Shrimp Salad Sliders
Who doesn't love a slider? These couple of bite sandwiches are all the rage.ON your imagination is the limit for the fillings of this...

Tommy Centola
Feb 23, 20231 min read


Angels on Horseback
How about a couple of appetizers or finger foods this week. This first one is a great use of oysters. Canola oil for frying 12 slices...

Tommy Centola
Feb 20, 20231 min read


Oysters with Lemon-Cilantro Mignonette
In my opinion, the best way to cook an oyster is to not cook them at all. There is nothing like eating a raw oyster seconds after you...

Tommy Centola
Feb 16, 20231 min read


Oyster Pasta
Before the weather starts getting too warm, how about a couple of oyster recipes. Got to eat as many as you can before they start to turn...

Tommy Centola
Feb 13, 20231 min read


Crawfish Hand Pies
The big game is coming up. I prefer finger foods while watching the commercials. Isn't that the real reason most people watch the Super...

Tommy Centola
Feb 2, 20231 min read


Debris Shrimp and Grits
Shrimp and Grits is a dish I have a few variations of. So why not one more? Here's something a little out of left field. 4 cups chicken...

Tommy Centola
Jan 26, 20231 min read


Crawfish Hash
I always think of hash as a breakfast dish. It is also a great addition to lunch or dinner. Here's a south Louisiana version. 3...

Tommy Centola
Dec 22, 20221 min read


Shrimp and Crab Gumbo
Since clam chowder is not a local dish, how about another take on Gumbo. Here is a great example of a traditional seafood gumbo. 1 pound...

Tommy Centola
Dec 15, 20221 min read


Bayou Cioppino
Cippino is an Italian American stew that is popular in San Francisco. On my first trip there, it was ne of the first dishes I ordered. I...

Tommy Centola
Nov 24, 20222 min read


Seared Redfish with Crawfish Cream Sauce
I'm working on a series of articles for the newspaper for December. I want to feature the Feast of the Seven Fishes. For those of you who...

Tommy Centola
Nov 21, 20221 min read


Oysters Broiled in a Garlicky Herb Butter
Here's a take on Char Grilled Oysters. There's no need to light up your grill. Turn on your oven to broil and let's go. Rock salt 1 cup...

Tommy Centola
Nov 17, 20221 min read


Shrimp, Sausage and Tomato Jambalaya
Here is a good Creole jambalaya. You can use any tomatoes you like. Heirloom tomatoes give a extra tomato punch to the dish. 2...

Tommy Centola
Oct 13, 20221 min read


Shrimp Orleans
I don't think there is a more versatile seafood than shrimp. With the abundance around south Louisiana, they are readily available. Here...

Tommy Centola
Oct 10, 20221 min read


Sweet & Sour Alligator
When you glaze a protein, it always adds to the overall flavor of the dish. In that vein, I will feature two dishes with a glaze. The...

Tommy Centola
Sep 26, 20222 min read


Shrimp Scampi
Shrimp Scampi has always been a favorite of mine. I usually sauté it on the stovetop instead of cooking it in the oven as my mother did....

Tommy Centola
Sep 1, 20221 min read


Shrimp and Crab Ceviche
In the immortal words of Bubba Blue, there are many ways to cook shrimp. This week, I'm sharing two. One I'm sure he's mentioned and...

Tommy Centola
Aug 29, 20221 min read


Zydeco Shrimp Kabobs
Let's head outside to the grill this week. Let's start with some shrimp on the barbe. New Orleans Style. 8 (12-inch) wooden skewers 24...

Tommy Centola
Aug 15, 20221 min read


Shrimp Gravy with Sausage
Sausage is a very versatile ingredient. This week, I'm featuring a couple of dishes containing sausage. They are perfect for brunch, but...

Tommy Centola
Jul 18, 20222 min read


Crabmeat Alfredeaux
I'm surprised that I haven't shared this recipe before. It's from my first cookbook, You Can't Keep New Orleans Out Of The Cook, which is...

Tommy Centola
May 19, 20221 min read


Crabmeat Remick
This week, let's talk about crabmeat. I will feature a crabmeat recipe from each of my cookbooks. To start today, here's one from my...

Tommy Centola
May 16, 20221 min read
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