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Garlic Soup
Most people don’t think of soup in May. However, we have been going thru an unusual cold span in Arkansas. So, I whipped up this soup...

Tommy Centola
May 23, 20161 min read
Creole Fish Chowder from Brigtsen’s
Brigtsen’s is celebrating their 30 anniversary this year. Frank Brigtsen is a genius when it comes to the kitchen. He apprenticed under...

Tommy Centola
Mar 7, 20162 min read
Crawfish Chowder
Here is another delicious crawfish dish for a cold day. I have always enjoyed a good clam chowder. So, here is the Cajun answer to clam...

Tommy Centola
Feb 18, 20161 min read
Crawfish Stew
Crawfish season is starting to hit its stride. It has been a early season this year due to a mild winter. However, it is still cold here...

Tommy Centola
Feb 15, 20161 min read
Bisque of Three Shellfish with Shoepeg Corn from John Folse
Here is a soup that John Folse demonstrated at the 2005 Chef’s Charity for Children 18 (21-25 count) Shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 pound...

Tommy Centola
Feb 1, 20161 min read
St. Michael’s Lentil Soup from Chris Keragergiou
Here is another soup from the Chef’s Charity. It was demonstrated in 1995 by chef Chris Keragergiou. 12 ounces Bacon, diced 1 pound...

Tommy Centola
Jan 28, 20161 min read
Sweet Potato and Smoked Duck Soup from Warren Leruth
As I look out my window, I see a blanket of snow. Of course, my food thoughts turn to soup. On a day like today, soup really hits the...

Tommy Centola
Jan 25, 20161 min read
Mirliton & Shrimp Soup from Versailles
Traditionally, the Chef’s Charity for Children is held on the second Tuesday in January. This year it has been moved to March. I will be...

Tommy Centola
Jan 11, 20161 min read
Oyster and Parsley Chowder with Parmesan Tuiles from Emeril
Here is another recipe from Emeril’s Creole Christmas cookbook. Oysters and Christmas go hand in hand. This great soup is a perfect...

Tommy Centola
Dec 24, 20152 min read
Oyster Stew from Emeril
With Thanksgiving over, my thoughts turn to oysters. Right around Thanksgiving, oysters start their season. I know that oysters are good...

Tommy Centola
Dec 3, 20151 min read
Shrimp Bisque
Hopefully, here in Arkansas, we are going thru our last cold snap of the season. So naturally, the thought of soup came to mind. Here is...

Tommy Centola
Mar 30, 20151 min read
New Potato and Oyster Chowder from Emeril
With is still being cold here, this soup will hit the mark. Oyster soup has been around New Orleans for a long time. With this recipe,...

Tommy Centola
Mar 5, 20151 min read
Stracciatella Soup (Rag Soup) from La Riviera
As I am typing this on 2/15, we are getting ready for sleet and possible snow. So far we have dodged snow this winter. Here is a soup...

Tommy Centola
Feb 19, 20151 min read
Oyster Dome Soup from Palace Cafe
This week, I will post two Oyster Recipes from The Palace Café. Palace Café was opened as a casual branch of Commander’s Palace. It is...

Tommy Centola
Jan 26, 20152 min read
Sweet Potato Soup from Austin Leslie
With the temperatures outside in the 30’s all day, my thoughts turn to soup. Here is a recipe from the late Austin Leslie using one of...

Tommy Centola
Nov 13, 20141 min read
Creole Onion Soup from Brennan’s
Here is another one from the old Brennan’s. Will it make the cut for the new menu? 1/2 cup (1 stick) Butter 1 large Onion, thinly sliced...

Tommy Centola
Nov 6, 20141 min read
Oyster Eggplant Soup from Mr. B’s
Looking out of my window, I see ice hanging from the trees and bushes. With it still being so cold, I thought another soup recipe would...

Tommy Centola
Feb 3, 20141 min read
Shrimp Bisque from Arnaud’s
In 1918, a colorful, French wine salesman named Arnaud Cazenave opened the grand New Orleans restaurant that bears his name with a...

Tommy Centola
Jan 30, 20142 min read
Roasted Garlic Soup from Mr. B’s Bistro
Southern Louisiana is bracing for possible snow for the second time in a week. In Arkansas, we are not expecting to get above freezing...

Tommy Centola
Jan 27, 20141 min read
Sweet Potato and Andouille Soup from Palace Cafe
Today here in Arkansas, the temperature is not getting above freezing. So how does one warm up? This soup from Palace Cafe hits the spot....

Tommy Centola
Jan 23, 20141 min read


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