#CreoleandCajunComfortFood 5/22

Tommy Centola

Dec 21, 20231 min

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...

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Tommy Centola

Dec 18, 20231 min

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....

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Tommy Centola

Dec 14, 20231 min

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...

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Tommy Centola

Dec 11, 20231 min

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,...

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Tommy Centola

Dec 7, 20231 min

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...

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Tommy Centola

Dec 4, 20231 min

Bread Dressing

This week, I want to share a couple of bread dressings for you dinner table. The first one is a basic one that you came make your own. 2...

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Tommy Centola

Nov 30, 20232 min

Chicken Fricassee

Here's a dish that my grandmother used to make. This is not her recipe, however. She never wrote it down to share. 2 1/2 pounds...

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Tommy Centola

Nov 27, 20231 min

Herb-Orange Double Rack of Pork

Let's concentrate on the main dish tis week. I will be featuring two different proteins. Let's start with the pig. 1 large oranges, cut...

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Tommy Centola

Nov 23, 20231 min

Peppermint Buttercream Icing

Although peppermint candies are available year-round, this flavor really comes alive around Christmas time. Here's another way to...

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Tommy Centola

Nov 20, 20231 min

Orange Buttercream Icing

There's a lot of baking going on this time of year. This week, I have a couple of recipes to decorate your cake differently. 1 1/2 cups...

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Tommy Centola

Nov 16, 20231 min

Grapefruit-Sage Champagne Cocktail

Here's a twist on a Mimosa. It has a bigger kick to it. 1 ounce fresh grapefruit juice 1 ounce Sage Simple Syrup (recipe follows) 1 ounce...

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Tommy Centola

Nov 13, 20231 min

Blood Orange Prosecco Punch

With the holidays approaching, how about some adult beverages. More specifically, adult beverages with bubbles not from soft drinks. 1...

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Tommy Centola

Nov 9, 20232 min

Boudin-Stuffed Turkey Roulade

On of my favorite stuffings is boudin. Here a fancy looking take on stuffed turkey. 3 tablespoons butter, softened and divided 1/4 cup...

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Tommy Centola

Nov 6, 20232 min

Fried Turkey Breasts

The big turkey day is almost here. This week I will share a twist on the traditional roasted bird. 1 quart water 1/2 cup plus 3...

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Tommy Centola

Nov 2, 20231 min

Deviled Potato Salad

Here is a cross between a popular appetizer and side dish. What's not to like when you mix deviled eggs and potato salad. 3 pounds small...

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Tommy Centola

Oct 30, 20232 min

Corn and Shrimp Salad

With the holidays coming up, I thought I would share a couple of different sides for the big meals. The first one is served warm. 8-ounce...

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Tommy Centola

Oct 26, 20231 min

Garlic Shrimp and Grits

Although it's not a locally created dish, shrimp and grits are very present on menus across Louisiana and the South. Here is another...

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Tommy Centola

Oct 23, 20231 min

White Cheddar Corn Grits

This week, you will have to make today's recipe to use for Thursday's. It's another version of Shrimp and Grits. Here are the grits. 4...

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Tommy Centola

Oct 19, 20231 min

Shrimp and Andouille Pastalaya

The first reference I remember of the dish Pastalaya was on the menu at Mr. B's Bistro in the 1980's. This take on jambalaya obviously...

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Tommy Centola

Oct 16, 20231 min

Shrimp & Andouille Jambalaya

Shrimp and Andouille is a great combination. You can consider it the Creole/Cajun Surf & Turf. Here's a couple of recipes this week...

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