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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...

Tommy Centola
Apr 6, 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...

Tommy Centola
Apr 3, 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...

Tommy Centola
Mar 30, 20231 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...

Tommy Centola
Sep 22, 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...

Tommy Centola
Sep 19, 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...

Tommy Centola
Aug 4, 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...

Tommy Centola
Aug 1, 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...

Tommy Centola
Jul 21, 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...

Tommy Centola
Jul 4, 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...

Tommy Centola
Jun 30, 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...

Tommy Centola
Jun 27, 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,...

Tommy Centola
Mar 10, 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...

Tommy Centola
Mar 7, 20221 min read


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...

Tommy Centola
Feb 28, 20221 min read


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...

Tommy Centola
Nov 18, 20211 min read


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...

Tommy Centola
Sep 30, 20211 min read


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...

Tommy Centola
Sep 27, 20211 min read


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...

Tommy Centola
Sep 9, 20211 min read


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,...

Tommy Centola
Aug 30, 20211 min read


Bacon Marmalade
Here is a take on Bacon Jam. The major difference is the inclusion of tomatoes. It's not as sweet as Bacon Jam but you can use the two...

Tommy Centola
Jul 8, 20211 min read
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