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Bronzed Grouper with Chimichurri Sauce
I have been working on some recipes that are Keto friendly to help a friend. This week I want to share a couple with you. This recipe has...

Tommy Centola
Apr 19, 20211 min read


Crawfish Mac & Cheese Fritters
I have a recipe for Cajun Mac & Cheese in my new cookbook. It features andouille. Why not change that to crawfish, roll them into balls...

Tommy Centola
Apr 8, 20212 min read


Crawfish & Artichoke Bread
Spring is here which means it's crawfish season. This week, I want to share with you two crawfish appetizer dishes. They are great when...

Tommy Centola
Apr 5, 20211 min read


Crabby Jack Wontons with Casian Dipping Sauce
Sometimes an idea comes together quick. This recipe took me two tries before I was happy enough to share it. Actually, the second time...

Tommy Centola
Mar 25, 20212 min read


Smoky Crawfish Queso with Fried Bowtie Pasta
This week, I want to share with you a couple of my latest creations. I started playing looking for a couple of new appetizer ideas. I...

Tommy Centola
Mar 22, 20212 min read


Crawfish Mac & Cheese
Mac & Cheese is starting to become like jambalaya, where you can add anything that you have on hand. Here is a recipe for all you cheese...

Tommy Centola
Mar 4, 20211 min read


Crawfish Soup
It's my favorite food time of the year, Crawfish season. The weather is starting to get nicer (we are just getting over a history making...

Tommy Centola
Mar 1, 20211 min read


Oyster Soup Visko
I have many fond memories from Visko's. This seafood restaurant was a mainstay on the Westbank. I would love to have copies of all of...

Tommy Centola
Feb 25, 20211 min read


Shrimp & Oyster Jambalaya from The Bon Ton
Cookbooks seem to be on my end these days. I can't understand why? (Creole & Cajun Comfort Food available online now). I was thinking...

Tommy Centola
Feb 22, 20211 min read


Redfish á la Termereau from Warren Leruth
This is a variation of Trout Termereau, which was on the menu at LeRuth's. This dish is named after Jean Paul Termereau, who was chef...

Tommy Centola
Feb 11, 20211 min read


Oyster Fritters
I am not a cold weather person. The best part of winter is that it is the best time of the year for oysters. This week, I am sharing an...

Tommy Centola
Jan 25, 20211 min read


Feast of the Seven Fishes Dish 7: Oyster Pasta
I saved my favorite seafood for the last dish, oysters. It's a perfect time of the year for oysters as they near their peak. This is a...

Tommy Centola
Dec 21, 20202 min read


Feast of the Seven Fishes Dish 5: Crab and Corn Soup
I always like to include a soup for my feast. This classic soup is a great addition to any dinner. It gives the diner a smaller but no...

Tommy Centola
Dec 14, 20201 min read


Feast of the Seven Fishes: Dish 4 Tuna au Poivre
Tuna is a great way to replace beef in an all seafood meal. Here is a classic steak preparation that is perfect for tuna. 4 tuna steaks...

Tommy Centola
Dec 10, 20201 min read


Feast of the Seven Fishes Dish 3: Shrimp Creole
Open up a Creole cookbook and I can almost guarantee there will be a recipe for Shrimp Creole. Served in restaurants throughout Southern...

Tommy Centola
Dec 7, 20201 min read


Feast of the Seven Fishes Dish 2 Fried Green Tomatoes with Crabmeat Remoulade
This dish represents the salad course for this feast. Nothing is more Southern than Fried Green Tomatoes. Topping it with Crabmeat...

Tommy Centola
Dec 3, 20201 min read


Feast of Seven Fishes Dish 1 Crab Casserole
It has been a few years since I have promoted the Feast of Seven Fishes. For those of you who have never heard of this, it is an...

Tommy Centola
Nov 30, 20201 min read


Alligator Marsala
Time to turn to my Italian roots. Marsala is a popular sauce appearing on veal and chicken. I thought why not alligator? I think you will...

Tommy Centola
Aug 20, 20201 min read


Alligator Kottwitz
This week, I want to take a look at the big dog of the swamp, the alligator. Most often you will find it fried. This week, I am taking...

Tommy Centola
Aug 17, 20201 min read


Louisiana Seafood Scampi
Here is a scampi recipe that combined shrimp and crawfish. This recipe is different that most, as rice is the vehicle that the seafood is...

Tommy Centola
Aug 6, 20201 min read
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