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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


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...

Tommy Centola
Nov 26, 20201 min read


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...

Tommy Centola
Nov 23, 20201 min read


Seafood Stuffed Potatoes
Remember when there were restaurants that only served stuffed potatoes? Every location had a version of a seafood stuffed potato. In...

Tommy Centola
Oct 8, 20201 min read


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...

Tommy Centola
Oct 5, 20201 min read


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...

Tommy Centola
Oct 1, 20201 min read


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....

Tommy Centola
Sep 28, 20201 min read


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...

Tommy Centola
Jul 9, 20201 min read


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...

Tommy Centola
Jul 6, 20201 min read


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...

Tommy Centola
May 21, 20201 min read


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...

Tommy Centola
May 18, 20201 min read


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...

Tommy Centola
Apr 16, 20201 min read


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...

Tommy Centola
Apr 12, 20201 min read


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...

Tommy Centola
Mar 30, 20201 min read
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