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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


Salted Caramel Sauce
With the heat reaching 100 degrees here in Arkansas, my thoughts turn to ice cream. Instead of sharing two ice cream recipes, I want to...

Tommy Centola
Aug 16, 20211 min read


Crawfish & Andouille Jambalaya
Jambalaya is one of my favorite dishes to make. Here is a recipe from my latest cookbook, Creole & Cajun Comfort Food. It uses two of my...

Tommy Centola
Aug 12, 20211 min read


Watermelon Lime Sorbet
It has been a hot summer here in Arkansas. Sometimes I think the heat is worse here than in New Orleans. Here's a recipe to help cool you...

Tommy Centola
Aug 9, 20211 min read


Coq au Vin
Here is one of the most cliché of French dishes, Coq au Vin. It really needs no introduction. So I won't write one. Chicken, cut into...

Tommy Centola
Aug 5, 20211 min read


Poulet Fromage from La Provence
New Orleans and the surrounding areas are known for their great restaurants. Unfortunately many of them are no longer opened. La Provence...

Tommy Centola
Aug 2, 20211 min read


Blueberry Ice Cream
With it being so hot right now, ice cream is a great way to end a meal. It's also a great treat to try to beat the heat. Blueberries make...

Tommy Centola
Jul 29, 20211 min read


Blueberry Dumplings from Frank Davis
I was walking through the Farmer's Market Saturday looking at all the fresh produce and fruits. One vendor was selling blueberries. Since...

Tommy Centola
Jul 26, 20211 min read
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