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Mirliton-Stuffed Shrimp
I'm starting to see pictures of home-grown mirlitons on Facebook. I thought this week would be a great time to share a couple of new...

Tommy Centola
Oct 25, 20211 min read


Creole Shrimp Dip
Here is an appetizer that will add a little fanciness to your meal. It's a simple dish that looks like it belongs at a fancy gathering...

Tommy Centola
Sep 16, 20211 min read


Prosciutto-Wrapped Stuffed Shrimp
Shrimp is the most eaten seafood in America. With it's versatility, it's no wonder why it's so popular. This week, I am sharing two...

Tommy Centola
Sep 13, 20211 min read


Crawfish & Andouille Jambalaya
Jambalaya is one of my favorite dishes to make. Here is a recipe from my latest cookbook, Creole & Cajun Comfort Food. It uses two of my...

Tommy Centola
Aug 12, 20211 min read


Spicy Smothered Shrimp
Shrimp is a very versatile protein. Just ask Bubba Blue from the movie Forrest Gump. As he and forrest are scrubbing the floor with a...

Tommy Centola
Jul 19, 20211 min read


Crawfish Potato Salad
I was surprised that I did not have this recipe already posted. I know we are past crawfish season. This is a great side dish any time of...

Tommy Centola
Jun 24, 20211 min read


Alligator Creole
This recipe is from my cookbook, Creole & Cajun Comfort Food. Alligator is the big dog of the Louisiana swamps. Not a fish, an alligator...

Tommy Centola
Jun 17, 20211 min read


Frog Legs Sauce Piquante
Let's take a trip to the swamps of Louisiana. This week, I want to feature 2 dishes using proteins found in this area. Today, I will...

Tommy Centola
Jun 14, 20211 min read


The Guitreau from Mike Andersons
When I first heard of Mike Anderson's, this is the dish that was suggested. It is named after Bo Guitreau, the famous restaurant...

Tommy Centola
Jun 10, 20211 min read


Crabmeat au Gratin from Mike Anderson's
Mike Anderson used to have a restaurant in New Orleans. The former All-American Linebacker from LSU now has restaurants in Baton Rouge...

Tommy Centola
Jun 7, 20211 min read


Shrimp & Tasso Sauté
Let's combine American's favorite seafood, shrimp, with my favorite sausage, andouille. This quick sauté is a great dish served over rice...

Tommy Centola
May 27, 20211 min read


Shrimp en Brochette
This week, I want to share a couple of recipes featuring the most popular seafood in America, shrimp. According to Bubba Gump, there are...

Tommy Centola
May 24, 20211 min read


Crawfish Dirty Rice
Here's a great side dish for the 40 clove Garlic Chicken. It's a gluten-free dish that packs plenty of flavor. If you wish, you can...

Tommy Centola
May 6, 20211 min read


Stuffed Eggplant Pirogue Peggy
This is a recipe named after my wonderful wife. She loves eggplant. There is only one change to this recipe. I have replaced the bread...

Tommy Centola
Apr 22, 20212 min read


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
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