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Marinated Mixed Vegetables from Marcelle Bienvenu
This week, I am sharing 2 recipes for the queen of Cajun cooking, Marcelle Bienvenu. Both of these side dishes are great accompaniments...
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Tommy Centola
Jan 21, 20191 min
Mardi Gras Cole Slaw
This week, I am sharing a couple of colorful recipes to round out a Mardi Gras celebration. For the salad: 4 cups chopped Red Cabbage 2...
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Tommy Centola
Sep 4, 20181 min
Classic Red Beans and Rice from Leah Chase
If you are not sure who Leah Chase is, google her. The Queen of Creole Cooking is still going strong at 95 years young. This week, I will...
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Tommy Centola
Jul 9, 20181 min
Sweet Potato Cornbread Mini Muffins
While looking thru my kitchen equipment, I ran across some muffin tins. Since I am not a big baker, they don’t get used much. This week,...
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Tommy Centola
Mar 29, 20182 min
Brigtsen’s Mashed Potatoes
Frank Brigtsen is a funny guy who gets serious when he is in the kitchen. It’s the smallest details that makes each of his dishes great....
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Tommy Centola
Mar 26, 20181 min
Sweet and Sour Slaw from Frank Brigtsen
If you have not eaten at Brigtsen’s, you don’t know what your are missing. It is a dining experience. Not only are you eating the food of...
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Tommy Centola
Mar 25, 20181 min
Mardi Gras Cole Slaw
Planning on having a Mardi Gras party. Here is a great side dish. It contains the traditional Mardi Gras colors: purple (actually the...
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Tommy Centola
Mar 12, 20181 min
Irish Soda Bread from Matt Murphy
Matt Murphy was the chef of the now closed Irish House. With St. Patrick’s Day approaching, I thought it would be appropriate to share...
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Tommy Centola
Mar 8, 20181 min
Eggplant and Rice Dressing
Here is a twist on a New Orleans favorite Dirty Rice or Rice Dressing. The eggplant adds another layer of flavor to this traditional...
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Tommy Centola
Feb 12, 20181 min
Mona’s Spinach Casserole
With my two recipes this week, I will have reached 700 recipes posted on my website. Racking my brain to come up with two special...
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Tommy Centola
Jan 4, 20181 min
Louisiana Salsa
Here is a dip perfect for Game Day. It is a quick recipe to throw together. The Green Goddess Dressing has a New Orleans background. Chef...
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Tommy Centola
Dec 28, 20171 min
Bacon-Fried Cabbage
Cabbage is eaten on New Years in hopes of having wealth for the year. This dish is welcome on any table any time of the year. 4 sliced...
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Tommy Centola
Oct 19, 20171 min
Creamed Spinach
This recipe has multiple uses. It can be used to top dishes in a Florentine presentation. I can also be served with ships as a dip. Of...
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Tommy Centola
Oct 16, 20171 min
Lyonnaise Potatoes
New Orleans has a good collection of steakhouses. As important as the steaks are, there are classic side dishes that are found on the...
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Tommy Centola
Sep 11, 20171 min
Shrimp Salsa
Football season is here. Time to start tailgating. The only thing you need when planning a tailgating menu is your imagination. This...
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Tommy Centola
Aug 31, 20171 min
Roasted Orka and Peppers
This dish is great as a vegetarian main dish or as an accompaniment to any meal. 1 pound fresh Okra, halved lengthwise 4 Red Bell...
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Tommy Centola
Aug 28, 20171 min
Smothered Okra with Shrimp and Andouille
Orka is a staple in Louisiana Cooking. This vegetable is a must in seafood gumbo. This week two recipes, one with meat and one...
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Tommy Centola
Jul 31, 20172 min
Mimosa Biscuits from Houmas House Plantation
As some of you may know, I have been writing a food column for my local paper. Today, I am planning out my columns for the month of...
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Tommy Centola
Jul 20, 20171 min
Jenny’s Potato Salad from John Besh
This recipe is from John’s book “Best Big Easy”. Here is the introduction to the recipe. “Sometimes great marriages happen in the...
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Tommy Centola
Jul 17, 20172 min
Andouille Potato Salad
The hot summer months are at it’s midpoint. Many people are having cookouts. Looking over my recipes, I see that I have not featured a...
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