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Austin Leslie’s Black-Eyed Pea and Okra Soup
Since February is Black History month, I thought I would feature two recipes from one of the most well known creator of “Creole Soul”...
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Tommy Centola
Sep 6, 20181 min read
Creole Gumbo From Leah Chase
Leah Chase is a master when it comes to gumbo.If you don’t agree, try this recipe. It will change your mind. 4 hard shelled Crabs,...
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Tommy Centola
Aug 2, 20181 min read
Vichyssoise Acadienne
The most famous cold soup is Vichyssoise, which is a cold potato soup. This one is a little kicked-up. 2 tablespoons Butter 2 Leeks,...
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Tommy Centola
Jul 30, 20181 min read
Cold Avocado Soup
As hot as it is, not many people eat soup. But there are soups that are served cold. I will share two of them with you this week. 2...
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Tommy Centola
Apr 26, 20181 min read
Frank Davis’s Chunky Creamy Crawfish Bisque
Here is another recipe from the late Frank Davis. For over 30 years, Frank shared his love of cooking, fishing and hunting with the...
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Tommy Centola
Jan 25, 20181 min read
White Bean Soup
In New Orleans, white beans seem to take a back seat to red beans. Here is a quick soup using the tasty white bean. 3 tablespoons...
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Tommy Centola
Jan 22, 20181 min read
Cream of Leek and Tasso Soup
Today, I am staring out my window in Arkansas looking at the snow on the ground. With the temperature maybe getting into the 2o’s, I...
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Tommy Centola
Jan 18, 20181 min read
Cream of Oyster and Artichoke Soup from Marcelle Beinvenu
Here is Marcelle’s take on a classic New Orleans soup. 1 stick Butter 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon All-purpose Flour 3/4 cup Onions, chopped...
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Tommy Centola
Dec 26, 20171 min read
Black Eyed Pea and Barley Broth
New Year’s is here. There are traditional dishes to eat for luck, health and wealth. This week, a twist on two of these dishes. This soup...
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Tommy Centola
Oct 12, 20172 min read
Frank’s Chunky Italian Seafood and Noodle Gumbo
Since today is National Gumbo Day, here is a different spin on gumbo from Frank Davis 2 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil 2 cups Onion,...
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Tommy Centola
Jul 24, 20171 min read
Watermelon Gazpacho
The fruit that comes to mind when I think of summer is Watermelon. This week, two recipes to show that there are other ways to eat...
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Tommy Centola
Jun 19, 20171 min read
Peach Soup
Peaches are a wonderful summer ingredient. Although you can use frozen peaches, fresh peaches are especially good this time of year....
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Tommy Centola
May 29, 20171 min read
Crab & Corn Bisque from Kevin Belton
Since 1980, the New Orleans School of Cooking has been teaching locals and tourist the finer points of Creole cooking. Led by Kevin...
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Tommy Centola
Jan 30, 20171 min read
Stuffed Eggplant Soup
It’s still cold here in Arkansas. Here is a play on one of my mom’s specialities, Stuffed Eggplant. 2 sticks Butter 6 cups Eggplant,...
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Tommy Centola
Jan 5, 20171 min read
Crawfish and Corn Bisque
Crawfish season is starting to get in the swing. I have been seeing pictures of boils since early December. Of course, packaged crawfish...
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Tommy Centola
Dec 30, 20161 min read
Spiced Butternut Squash Soup
It is starting to get cold here in Arkansas. Time to start making soups. Here is a good one. 1 large Butternut Squash, about 3 pounds 1...
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Tommy Centola
Dec 15, 20161 min read
Feast of the Seven Fishes Dish 4 Cajun Seafood Stew
Most people make gumbos. This stew is not as thick as a gumbo, which makes it a great inclusion is a large feast like this. 1 tablespoon...
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Tommy Centola
Oct 27, 20161 min read
Beverly Fountain’s Crab and Corn Bisque
This soup is a cliche New Orleans dish. Here is Beverly Fountain’s take on it. 1 pound Butter 1/2 cup minced Onions 4 ribs Celery, minced...
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Tommy Centola
Oct 24, 20161 min read
Beverly Fountain’s Oyster Soup
I was going thru some old magazines and I found an article Cooking with Pete Fountain. Pete passed away on August 6th. I got to meet Mr....
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Tommy Centola
Aug 8, 20162 min read
Chilled Salmon Bisque from the old Brennan’s
Ted Brennan, son of founder Owen Brennan Sr., passed away on August 3rd. He spent 40 years as a proprietor of Brennan’s restaurant....
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