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Breakfast Tamale Frittata
Everyone ha heard of Taco Tuesday. I enjoy tacos here and there. This week, I want to feature another Mexican food staple, the tamale. We...

Tommy Centola
Oct 17, 20221 min read


Shrimp, Sausage and Tomato Jambalaya
Here is a good Creole jambalaya. You can use any tomatoes you like. Heirloom tomatoes give a extra tomato punch to the dish. 2...

Tommy Centola
Oct 13, 20221 min read


Shrimp Orleans
I don't think there is a more versatile seafood than shrimp. With the abundance around south Louisiana, they are readily available. Here...

Tommy Centola
Oct 10, 20221 min read


Andouille Bites
Here's a quick and easy recipe. It's a great finger food. It will fit in perfectly for football parties. 2 pounds andouille sausage, cut...

Tommy Centola
Oct 6, 20221 min read


Andouille Chips and Beer-Cheese Dip
Andouille is my favorite sausage. This week, I will showcase it in twice as an appetizer. The first use is a different take on chips and...

Tommy Centola
Oct 3, 20221 min read


Spicy Glazed Drumsticks
Who does like a quick and simple dish. This recipe has only two ingredients. The cooking time depends on the size of the pieces that you...

Tommy Centola
Sep 29, 20221 min read


Sweet & Sour Alligator
When you glaze a protein, it always adds to the overall flavor of the dish. In that vein, I will feature two dishes with a glaze. The...

Tommy Centola
Sep 26, 20222 min read


Barbecued Pork n Beans
A cookout is not complete without beans. Here's a recipe in which the variations depend on the types of sauce and beans you use. 1/4 cup...

Tommy Centola
Sep 22, 20221 min read


Bacon Bleu Potato Salad
Football season is in full swing. This week, I'm sharing two recipes that are great side dishes for tailgating, whether you are at the...

Tommy Centola
Sep 19, 20221 min read


Cajun Barbecue Sauce
Here's a barbecue sauce that will put all bottled sauced to shame. You can adjust the seasonings to your liking. It has a perfect balance...

Tommy Centola
Sep 15, 20221 min read


Cajun Brown Gravy
These days, it's easy to open a jar or bottle for a gravy or sauce. While it's convenient, you lose flavor from store bought products....

Tommy Centola
Sep 12, 20221 min read


Smothered Cajun Seven Steak
The seven steak is from the chuck section of a steer. The bone is shaped like the number seven, giving its name. Here's a smothered...

Tommy Centola
Sep 8, 20221 min read


Smothered Chicken Fricassee
To smother a dish is to cook it down with onions. These week, I want to feature two different meats smothered. Let's start with chicken 1...

Tommy Centola
Sep 5, 20221 min read


Shrimp Scampi
Shrimp Scampi has always been a favorite of mine. I usually sauté it on the stovetop instead of cooking it in the oven as my mother did....

Tommy Centola
Sep 1, 20221 min read


Shrimp and Crab Ceviche
In the immortal words of Bubba Blue, there are many ways to cook shrimp. This week, I'm sharing two. One I'm sure he's mentioned and...

Tommy Centola
Aug 29, 20221 min read


Seafood Cocktail Sauce
When it comes to fried seafood, people either reach for tartar sauce or cocktail sauce. Given the choice, I always reach for cocktail...

Tommy Centola
Aug 25, 20221 min read


Red Remoulade Sauce
Seafood and dipping sauces go hand in hand. From boiled crawfish to fried shrimp, people are always coming up with different recipes for...

Tommy Centola
Aug 22, 20221 min read


Pork Steaks with Chimichurri Sauce
Pork steaks are very underrated. Here is a way to prepare them. These can stand up to a beef steak any day. 1/2 cup firmly packed dark...

Tommy Centola
Aug 18, 20221 min read


Zydeco Shrimp Kabobs
Let's head outside to the grill this week. Let's start with some shrimp on the barbe. New Orleans Style. 8 (12-inch) wooden skewers 24...

Tommy Centola
Aug 15, 20221 min read


Beer-Marinated Chicken Drumsticks
The drumstick is my favorite piece of chicken. Here's a great recipe for the grill. I always use 2 cans of beer. One for the marinade and...

Tommy Centola
Aug 11, 20221 min read
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