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Blueberry Muffins
As most of you know, I am not big on baking. I will do the occasional dessert and my style of King Cakes in season. My wife received...

Tommy Centola
Feb 12, 20241 min read
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Sweet Tea Oven-Fried Chicken
Sweet tea is a staple drink in the South. But why just drink it? In this recipe, it's the base for the brine for the chicken. 1 gallon...

Tommy Centola
Feb 8, 20242 min read
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Roasted Citrus Chicken with Creole Mustard Sauce
This cold weather is for the birds. With that in mind, how about a couple of yardbird recipes? 4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs ( about 1...

Tommy Centola
Feb 5, 20242 min read
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Chicken and Tasso Gumbo
Often you see chicken and andouille paired together. Here's a twist by switching the andouille for tasso. 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1...

Tommy Centola
Feb 1, 20241 min read
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Spicy Beef Gumbo
As cold as it has been, I know that gumbos have been gracing home kitchens. This week, I am featuring two non-seafood gumbos. 2 1/2...

Tommy Centola
Jan 29, 20241 min read
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Bacon Brown Rice
Does bacon make everything taste better? Try this recipe and see if it elevates rice. 4 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped 1 1/2 cups brown...

Tommy Centola
Jan 25, 20241 min read
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Lemon-Purple Rice
How about a couple of ways to jazz up your rice this week? These are great as a side with any dish. 1 3/4 cups water 2 teaspoons lemon...

Tommy Centola
Jan 22, 20241 min read
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Rockefeller-Stuffed Shrimp
Here's a big twist on Oysters Rockefeller. You can make this recipe either as an appetizer or entrée. Just use more shrimp per plate. 2...

Tommy Centola
Jan 18, 20242 min read
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Angels on Horseback Crostini
I am staying with appetizers this week. The first one is perfect right now, since oysters are at their peak. 6 slices bacon 1 tablespoon...

Tommy Centola
Jan 15, 20241 min read
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Cracklin' Deviled Eggs
Here's a new twist on stuffed eggs. The addition of cracklin' adds texture to the dish. 8 large hard-cooked eggs, peeled and halved...

Tommy Centola
Jan 11, 20241 min read
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Homemade Cracklin'
Here's another set of recipes which the first one is part of the second one. Of course, you could buy cracklin' at the store, but that's...

Tommy Centola
Jan 8, 20241 min read
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Blackened Chicken with Herb-Pecan Rice
Here's the second part of this dish. 1/4 cup of your favorite blackening seasoning 4 large boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1 1/2...

Tommy Centola
Jan 4, 20241 min read
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Herb-Pecan Rice
This week, I am sharing an entree and side. Here's the recipe for the rice 2 cups water 1 cup popcorn rice 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2...

Tommy Centola
Jan 1, 20241 min read
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Creole Butter Glazed Crab Fingers
One of my most favorite appetizers is crab fingers. The ony problem is that here in Arkansas, you can only find the fired. Here's a...

Tommy Centola
Dec 28, 20231 min read
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Coconut Shrimp with Hot Pepper Jelly Glaze
Merry Christmas! This week, I thoughtI would share some appetizers for the New Years. First up, a twist on shrimp. Canola oil 24 jumbo...

Tommy Centola
Dec 25, 20231 min read
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Duck Poppers
One of the more popular appetizers these days are stuffed jalapeno peppers. Here's a different spin on Poppers. 4 ounces goat cheese 2...

Tommy Centola
Dec 21, 20231 min read
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Crawfish Cardinale Tarts
For opening presenst, my family would often make a bunch of appteizers to munch on. It made things easier than having a sit-down dinner....

Tommy Centola
Dec 18, 20231 min read
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Pecan Hasselback Sweet Potatoes
Here's a great way to serve sweet potatoes to a large group. People will be amazed at your presentation of ordinary sweet potatoes. 1/2...

Tommy Centola
Dec 14, 20231 min read
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Bacon-Oyster Dressing
Let's continue this week with some side dishes for your Christmas dinner. Here's another different dressing. 6 strips thick-cut bacon,...

Tommy Centola
Dec 11, 20231 min read
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Italian Dressing with Sausage
After andouille, Italian sausage is my second favorite. Here's a dressing featuring Italian sausage. 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup...

Tommy Centola
Dec 7, 20231 min read
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