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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


Candied Spiced-Rum Bacon
This week, I was to feature two recipes from my favorite part of a pig, Bacon. I don't think I have ever met someone who doesn't like...

Tommy Centola
Jul 5, 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


Sweet Potato Puffs
This week, I want to share a couple of side dishes. Today's features sweet potatoes. This is a great dish to make ahead of time before...

Tommy Centola
Jun 21, 20211 min read


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...

Tommy Centola
May 10, 20212 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


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


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...

Tommy Centola
Feb 18, 20212 min read


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