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Fire-Roasted Chicken
My favorite non-seafood protein is chicken. This week, I'm sharing two very different recipes Today's isa whole chicken cooked in the...

Tommy Centola
Aug 8, 20222 min read


Summer Tomato Salad
Most people like to eat lighter during the summer. Salads are a common choice on a hot day. Here's one that is sure to please. 1/4 cup...

Tommy Centola
Aug 4, 20221 min read


Grilled Eggplant with Herbed Ricotta
I want to share with you this week two dishes that are vegetarian. They can either be used as a side dish or entree. The first one starts...

Tommy Centola
Aug 1, 20221 min read


Hurricane Frozen Cups
Time to the this childhood treat and make it an adult favorite. It won't freeze as hard as our mom's did because of the rum. It's still...

Tommy Centola
Jul 28, 20221 min read


Watermelon Mint Frozen Cups
Growing up in the 60's and 70's, I know most moms made their children frozen cups for the summer. It was a simple but welcomed treat on...

Tommy Centola
Jul 25, 20221 min read


Pimento Cheese Sausage Balls
One of my favorite childhood food memories was trying Sausage Balls for the first time. I had never tasted anything like it. Imagine my...

Tommy Centola
Jul 21, 20221 min read


Shrimp Gravy with Sausage
Sausage is a very versatile ingredient. This week, I'm featuring a couple of dishes containing sausage. They are perfect for brunch, but...

Tommy Centola
Jul 18, 20222 min read


Chocolate Meringue Pie
Chocolate is a universal comfort food. I have not run into many people who dislike chocolate. Here's a dessert that will sure to please...

Tommy Centola
Jul 14, 20221 min read


Blueberry Spoon Bread
With all this heat, I thought I would share you something sweet this week. This first recipe can be used as either a dessert or a...

Tommy Centola
Jul 11, 20221 min read


Beef Kebabs
These Beef Kebabs are a perfect pair with the grilled vegetables. They are especially great for picky eaters that don't like meats mixed...

Tommy Centola
Jul 7, 20221 min read


Grilled Vegetables
Summertime is prime grilling time. Kebabs aren't as popular as they used to be. Let's remedy that with my two recipes this week. 1 pound...

Tommy Centola
Jul 4, 20221 min read


Muffuletta Potato Salad
I'm sure that many are planning their 4th of July menus. Since many will have cookout's, I thought I would share a couple of Potato Salad...

Tommy Centola
Jun 27, 20221 min read


Meatball PoBoy
Here is my favorite non-seafood PoBoy. My favorite variation of this is the Italian Combo, meatballs and Italian sausage ate R&O's in...

Tommy Centola
Jun 23, 20221 min read


BBQ Shrimp PoBoy
Let's talk about one of New Orleans famous sandwiches, the PoBoy. I'll be sharing two non-fried recipes this week. Today's features BBQ...

Tommy Centola
Jun 20, 20221 min read


Crawfish-Stuffed Chicken
Chicken is often looked at as less than gourmet. Here's a dish that helps to change that perception. Impress your family and friends with...

Tommy Centola
Jun 16, 20221 min read


Stewed Chicken
Let's head to the barnyard this week with a couple of recipes featuring yardbird(chicken). The first one is a down-home recipe. Comfort...

Tommy Centola
Jun 13, 20221 min read


Cherry Tomato Bruschetta
Here's an Italian version. This is the bruschetta that I think of when I hear that word. It's simple yet tasty. 3 pints cherry tomatoes 1...

Tommy Centola
Jun 9, 20221 min read


Arugula Pesto and Ricotta Crostini
A while back, I had posted a crostini recipe. Since they are great finger foods, they go great at picnics and cookouts. Here comes two...

Tommy Centola
Jun 6, 20221 min read


Cajun Popcorn Salad
If you have a dish on a restaurant menu that accounts for 10% of the entree sales, it's a hit. 15 % makes it a star. At Cannon's, the...

Tommy Centola
Jun 2, 20221 min read


Uptown Salad
Summer is here. Usually our food desires turn to lighter things. This week, I want to share with you two salad recipes from Cannon's...

Tommy Centola
May 30, 20221 min read
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