Tommy Centola
Creole White Beans with Shrimp
Creole and Cajun foods are not always what you would consider healthy. That's why they are comfort foods. Many people have issues with...
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Tommy Centola
- May 6, 2021
- 1 min
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...
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Tommy Centola
- Mar 4, 2021
- 1 min
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...
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Tommy Centola
- Feb 18, 2021
- 2 min
Boudin King Cake
On January 1, 2011, I posted my very first recipe, Crab Cakes. Today, I am excited to post my 1000th recipe. 10 years ago, the thought of...
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Tommy Centola
- Nov 26, 2020
- 1 min
Shrimp & Mirliton Dressing
Here is a recipe from the former chef of Commander's Palace Tory McPhail. His tenure at this grand restaurant was very fruitful for...
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Tommy Centola
- Nov 23, 2020
- 1 min
Cornbread & Oyster Dressing
It's Thanksgiving week. Time to break out the traditional recipes. I will share two dressing recipes this week. This first one is a twist...
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Tommy Centola
- Oct 8, 2020
- 1 min
Seafood Stuffed Potatoes
Remember when there were restaurants that only served stuffed potatoes? Every location had a version of a seafood stuffed potato. In...
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Tommy Centola
- Oct 5, 2020
- 1 min
Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Last week was two breads. This week, I am sharing two stuffed potato dishes. Today's recipe uses the beloved sweet potato. 3 pounds small...
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Tommy Centola
- Oct 1, 2020
- 1 min
Corn Bread
Corn bread is a popular side here in Arkansas. The main difference is the sweetness. Here, they serve a non-sweet version, In New...
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Tommy Centola
- Sep 28, 2020
- 1 min
Butter Rolls
This week, I will be sharing two breads to accompany your meals. With the weather turning cooler, baking becomes a little more enjoyable....
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Tommy Centola
- Jul 9, 2020
- 1 min
Stewed Okra and Tomatoes
Okra and tomatoes area classic combination. This side dish is a great way to showcase these two vegetables. For a fresher take on this...
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Tommy Centola
- Jul 6, 2020
- 1 min
Roasted Okra and Peppers
I'm getting ready to head to the local Farmer's market. Every week, I walk among the booths to see the local bounty. Okra is often found...
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Tommy Centola
- May 21, 2020
- 1 min
Potato Rolls from the Palace Cafe
These rolls are great as a roll for dinner. They also work well for making mini muffulettas. 2 tablespoons Sugar 1 tablespoon Instant Dry...
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Tommy Centola
- May 18, 2020
- 1 min
Onion Bread from the Palace Cafe Cookbook
With restaurants starting to open in Louisiana and Arkansas, I thought I would share a couple of recipes from one of my favorite New...
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Tommy Centola
- Apr 16, 2020
- 1 min
Shrimp and Sausage Macque Choux
This recipe is courtesy of Louisiana's United Houma Nation.This is a state recognized tribe of approximately 17,000 in southeastern...
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Tommy Centola
- Apr 12, 2020
- 1 min
Cajun Crawfish Rice
I hope everyone had a Happy Easter. This week, I am sharing two recipes from the Jazz Fest Article of Louisiana Cookin Magazine April...
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Tommy Centola
- Mar 30, 2020
- 1 min
Shrimp and Rice Salad from Marcelle Bienvenu
With all this craziness going on, we are not allowed to get together in a large group to celebrate spring. When we do, there will be...
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Tommy Centola
- Jan 27, 2020
- 1 min
Smothered Potatoes
This week I am featuring two smothered dishes cooked in Cast Iron skillets. This first one can either be served as an entree or a side...
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Tommy Centola
- Dec 30, 2019
- 1 min
Oyster Rice Dressing
When it comes to oysters, you either love them or won't eat them. I am in the first group. Unfortunately living in Arkansas limits my...
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Tommy Centola
- Dec 5, 2019
- 1 min
Oyster Dressing
This oyster dish is perfect for the holiday season. It is great served with the big bird. You can use turkey giblets in lace of the...
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