Tommy Centola
White Cheddar Corn Grits
This week, you will have to make today's recipe to use for Thursday's. It's another version of Shrimp and Grits. Here are the grits. 4...
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Tommy Centola
Oct 2, 20231 min read
Mushroom Croquettes
Mushrooms make a great meat replacement. Here's a couple of recipes that highlight mushrooms. 2 large baked russet potatoes 1 medium...
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Tommy Centola
Sep 25, 20231 min read
Cane Syrup Roasted Sweet Potatoes
This week, I want to expand on last week's cane syrup recipe. I always use Steen's Cane Syrup 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup cane syrup 1...
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Tommy Centola
Sep 18, 20231 min read
Jalapeño Cornbread Sticks
Now that the weather has cooled off, we can spend more time in the kitchen. Lets look at a couple of baking recipes this week. 1...
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Tommy Centola
Jul 13, 20231 min read
Okra Buttermilk Cornbread
How can you make cornbread more Southern? By adding okra to the mixture. If you like okra, you will love this dish. 2 tablespoons canola...
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Tommy Centola
Jul 10, 20231 min read
Grilled Spiced Okra with Garlic-Lemon Yogurt Sauce
Okra has a lot more uses than just being in gumbo. This week, I want to share with you two recipes in which okra is the star. 2/3 cup...
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Tommy Centola
May 8, 20231 min read
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, 20231 min read
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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Tommy Centola
Apr 3, 20231 min read
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, 20231 min read
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, 20221 min read
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, 20221 min read
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, 20221 min read
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, 20221 min read
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, 20221 min read
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, 20221 min read
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, 20221 min read
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, 20221 min read
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, 20221 min read
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, 20221 min read
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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