Side Dish

Tommy Centola

May 8
1 min

Creole Tomato and Bacon Pie

It's that time of year again, Creole Tomato Season. This week, a couple of ways to prepare this Louisiana treasure. 2 medium-sized ripe...

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Tommy Centola

Apr 6
1 min

Brabant Potatoes from Paul Prudhomme

Here is a great variation on a French fry. These cubes of potatoes make a great looking presentation n the plate. Of course, they taste...

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Candied Sweet Potatoes from Paul Prudhomme

Tommy Centola

Apr 3
1 min

Candied Sweet Potatoes from Paul Prudhomme

I thought I would dust off my cookbooks and share a couple of recipes from the master of Cajun Cooking Paul Prudhomme. They are both...

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Tommy Centola

Mar 30
1 min

Creamy Crawfish Rice Casserole

There is a lost art in making a casserole. I know it's not something I often think of. It's a great way to cook for a gathering. 1/4 cup...

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Tommy Centola

Sep 22, 2022
1 min

Barbecued Pork n Beans

A cookout is not complete without beans. Here's a recipe in which the variations depend on the types of sauce and beans you use. 1/4 cup...

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Tommy Centola

Sep 19, 2022
1 min

Bacon Bleu Potato Salad

Football season is in full swing. This week, I'm sharing two recipes that are great side dishes for tailgating, whether you are at the...

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Tommy Centola

Aug 4, 2022
1 min

Summer Tomato Salad

Most people like to eat lighter during the summer. Salads are a common choice on a hot day. Here's one that is sure to please. 1/4 cup...

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Tommy Centola

Aug 1, 2022
1 min

Grilled Eggplant with Herbed Ricotta

I want to share with you this week two dishes that are vegetarian. They can either be used as a side dish or entree. The first one starts...

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Tommy Centola

Jul 21, 2022
1 min

Pimento Cheese Sausage Balls

One of my favorite childhood food memories was trying Sausage Balls for the first time. I had never tasted anything like it. Imagine my...

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Tommy Centola

Jul 4, 2022
1 min

Grilled Vegetables

Summertime is prime grilling time. Kebabs aren't as popular as they used to be. Let's remedy that with my two recipes this week. 1 pound...

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Tommy Centola

Jun 30, 2022
1 min

Pesto Potato Salad

Pesto is one of my favorite condiments. I like adding it to sauces or even just tossing it with plain pasta. I highly recommend that you...

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Tommy Centola

Jun 27, 2022
1 min

Muffuletta Potato Salad

I'm sure that many are planning their 4th of July menus. Since many will have cookout's, I thought I would share a couple of Potato Salad...

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Tommy Centola

Mar 10, 2022
1 min

Grilled Potato Salad

Here's a potato salad that you can serve either warm or cold. It's a great addition to any meal. 3 pounds baby Dutch yellow potatoes,...

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Tommy Centola

Mar 7, 2022
1 min

Old-Time Hush Puppies

Fish Fry are popular during Lent. This week, I thought I would share a couple od side dishes that go great with fried fish. Let's start...

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Tommy Centola

Feb 28, 2022
1 min

Crawfish and Andouille Cornbread

Two of my favorite ingredients are crawfish and andouille. Soon, if they haven't already, yards around South Louisiana will be filled...

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Tommy Centola

Nov 18, 2021
1 min

Hasselback Sweet Potatoes

Here is a fancy looking way to serve individual sweet potatoes. It's not a difficult dish to prepare. It will wow your dinner guest. 4...

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Tommy Centola

Sep 30, 2021
1 min

Louisiana Potato Salad

Here's a potato recipe that uses a product not often seen outside of the Gulf coast, dried shrimp. They add some texture to this potato...

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Tommy Centola

Sep 27, 2021
1 min

Cheesy Dauphinois Potatoes

Potatoes are my favorite vegetable. They are also one of the most versatile. How about I share two potato recipes that go great with any...

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Tommy Centola

Sep 9, 2021
1 min

Sausage Mac & Cheese

Here is a dish that can be used as either an entree or side dish. It is a great budget stretcher meal. Using different sausages will give...

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Tommy Centola

Aug 30, 2021
1 min

Peach Almond Chutney

Fresh Peaches have been popping up here at our Farmer's Market. Since I have already written a newspaper article on this wonderful fruit,...

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