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Mirliton-Stuffed Shrimp
I'm starting to see pictures of home-grown mirlitons on Facebook. I thought this week would be a great time to share a couple of new...

Tommy Centola
Oct 25, 20211 min read


Salted Caramel and Chocolate Bread Pudding
Caramel and chocolate is a sweet lover's delight. Here's that combination in a bread pudding. It may become you favorite bread pudding. 6...

Tommy Centola
Oct 21, 20211 min read


Toasted Coconut Tres Leches Bread Pudding
One of my favorite desserts is bread pudding. The variations are endless. How about a couple different ones this week? Let's go to the...

Tommy Centola
Oct 18, 20212 min read


Quick Oyster Soup
As the weather turns cooler, oysters start to get better. What better way to serve oysters than is a quickly made soup? Food of the Gods....

Tommy Centola
Oct 14, 20211 min read


White Bean and Sausage Soup
The first cold front has hit Arkansas. It's starting to be soup weather. How about a couple of new soup recipes this week? 1/2 pound...

Tommy Centola
Oct 11, 20211 min read


Pork Fricassee
Here's a take on Chicken Fricassee. I think you'll agree it's just as good. It's a delicious way to cook pork. 6 (8-ounce) boneless pork...

Tommy Centola
Oct 7, 20211 min read


Cochon De Lait-Style Slow Roasted Pork Leg
It has been a while since I have featured pork as my protein of choice. Time to remedy that. This week, here are two pork recipes that...

Tommy Centola
Oct 4, 20211 min read


Louisiana Potato Salad
Here's a potato recipe that uses a product not often seen outside of the Gulf coast, dried shrimp. They add some texture to this potato...

Tommy Centola
Sep 30, 20211 min read


Cheesy Dauphinois Potatoes
Potatoes are my favorite vegetable. They are also one of the most versatile. How about I share two potato recipes that go great with any...

Tommy Centola
Sep 27, 20211 min read


Sweet Potato Boudin Hash
One of my favorite breakfast dishes is Corned Beef Hash. So, when I stumbled across this recipe, I was intrigued. After a little tweaking...

Tommy Centola
Sep 23, 20211 min read


Couche Couche with Andouille
It has been said many times over, Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. So instead of a bagel and cup of coffee, this week I'm...

Tommy Centola
Sep 20, 20211 min read


Creole Shrimp Dip
Here is an appetizer that will add a little fanciness to your meal. It's a simple dish that looks like it belongs at a fancy gathering...

Tommy Centola
Sep 16, 20211 min read


Prosciutto-Wrapped Stuffed Shrimp
Shrimp is the most eaten seafood in America. With it's versatility, it's no wonder why it's so popular. This week, I am sharing two...

Tommy Centola
Sep 13, 20211 min read


Sausage Mac & Cheese
Here is a dish that can be used as either an entree or side dish. It is a great budget stretcher meal. Using different sausages will give...

Tommy Centola
Sep 9, 20211 min read


Andouille Sausage Meat Pie
Sausage is know known as a healthy food. But it sure is tasty. This week, I'm sharing a couple of recipes with sausage. Now, any rope or...

Tommy Centola
Sep 6, 20212 min read


Mascarpone Peach Hand Pies
Who doesn't love a freshly fried pie to eat. Whether its a fruit pie, chocolate filled, or meat filled, it's a treat. Here's a version of...

Tommy Centola
Sep 2, 20212 min read


Peach Almond Chutney
Fresh Peaches have been popping up here at our Farmer's Market. Since I have already written a newspaper article on this wonderful fruit,...

Tommy Centola
Aug 30, 20211 min read


Corn Ice Pops
Here's a different way to use fresh corn. The sweetness of the fresh corn really shines here. It's also a great way to chase away the...

Tommy Centola
Aug 26, 20211 min read


Grilled Corn Salsa
Fresh corn has started to hit the local farmer's market. So this week, I'll feature this great fresh product. Today's recipe is an...

Tommy Centola
Aug 23, 20211 min read


Chocolate Sauce
This recipe is from, in my opinion, the best restaurant ever LeRuth's. This chocolate sauce was mainly served over ice cream. It was also...

Tommy Centola
Aug 19, 20211 min read
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