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Jambalaya-Stuffed Bell Peppers
In Louisiana, we love to stuff our dishes. This week, I'm sharing two stuffed dishes 8 medium assorted bell peppers (about 3 pounds) 3...

Tommy Centola
Feb 6, 20232 min read


Crawfish Hand Pies
The big game is coming up. I prefer finger foods while watching the commercials. Isn't that the real reason most people watch the Super...

Tommy Centola
Feb 2, 20231 min read


Debris Grilled Cheese
How about one more use of Debris? Very often I make grilled cheese with a meat component inside. Why not use Debris? Roast Beef Debris (...

Tommy Centola
Jan 30, 20231 min read


Debris Shrimp and Grits
Shrimp and Grits is a dish I have a few variations of. So why not one more? Here's something a little out of left field. 4 cups chicken...

Tommy Centola
Jan 26, 20231 min read


Sweet Potato Cheese Fries with Debris
I guess you could consider this Cajun Poutine. I wonder if Canada regrets kicking the Cajuns from their land? 1 (20-ounce) bag frozen...

Tommy Centola
Jan 23, 20231 min read


Roast Beef Debris
It is said that Mother's restaurant coined the term debris when it comes to roast beef. Next week, I have two recipes coming that uses...

Tommy Centola
Jan 19, 20231 min read


Boudin-Stuffed Chicken
The only theme with this weeks recipes is that they contain no seafood. On Thursday, I will post a recipe that is a base for the two...

Tommy Centola
Jan 16, 20232 min read


Lemon Remoulade
Here's a great spread for a seafood poboy. It's also makes a great sauce for crab cakes 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise 1 1/2 tablespoons Creole...

Tommy Centola
Jan 12, 20231 min read


Buttermilk Herb Dressing
This week, have a couple of recipes that are versatile. They can me used as salad dressings or for sandwiches. 1/2 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup...

Tommy Centola
Jan 9, 20231 min read


Mardi Gras Pound Cake
Here is a bundt style King Cake. It still has all the flavors of King Cake with a different shape. 1 1/2 cups butter, softened 2 1/2 cups...

Tommy Centola
Jan 5, 20232 min read


Cinnamon Roll Wreath
Carnival season is upon use. How about 2 variations of a King Cake. Let's start with a bakers dream. 1 cup warm milk (105 to 110℉) 1...

Tommy Centola
Jan 2, 20232 min read


Turkey Spaghetti with Cream Sauce
When you see spaghetti with cream sauce, turkey is not the first protein you think about. Wherever you use chicken, you can almost always...

Tommy Centola
Dec 29, 20221 min read


Turkey Pot Pie
With the big day yesterday, people are looking for different ways to use the leftover bird. Have no fear. This week, here's two new uses...

Tommy Centola
Dec 26, 20221 min read


Crawfish Hash
I always think of hash as a breakfast dish. It is also a great addition to lunch or dinner. Here's a south Louisiana version. 3...

Tommy Centola
Dec 22, 20221 min read


Stuffed French Toast
Let's focus on the first meal of the day this week. I like French Toast as much as pancakes and waffles. Since it's not my wife's...

Tommy Centola
Dec 19, 20221 min read


Shrimp and Crab Gumbo
Since clam chowder is not a local dish, how about another take on Gumbo. Here is a great example of a traditional seafood gumbo. 1 pound...

Tommy Centola
Dec 15, 20221 min read


New England Clam Chowder
Today I am celebrating my dad's birthday. I never got a chance to really cook for him as he past away when I was 11. I've always wondered...

Tommy Centola
Dec 12, 20221 min read


Christmas Morning Punch from Monica Ritter
This recipe comes from a good friend of my wife's and I. Monica's aunt used to make a punch for the family Christmas parties. Since she...

Tommy Centola
Dec 8, 20221 min read


Orange Sherbet Punch
Last week, I featured two adult beverages. This week, I want to give equal time to non-alcoholic punches that are great for the entire...

Tommy Centola
Dec 5, 20221 min read


Creole Egg Nog
One of my favorite winter beverages is Egg Nog. I know that I can enjoy it year round but only drink it during November and December....

Tommy Centola
Dec 1, 20221 min read


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