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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...

Tommy Centola
Nov 16, 20231 min read


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

Tommy Centola
Nov 13, 20231 min read


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...

Tommy Centola
Nov 9, 20232 min read


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...

Tommy Centola
Nov 6, 20232 min read


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...

Tommy Centola
Nov 2, 20231 min read


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...

Tommy Centola
Oct 30, 20232 min read
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...

Tommy Centola
Oct 26, 20231 min read


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...

Tommy Centola
Oct 23, 20231 min read


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...

Tommy Centola
Oct 19, 20231 min read


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...

Tommy Centola
Oct 16, 20231 min read


Muffuletta Eggs
There are so many different takes on deviled eggs. Here's one straight from the bayou. 1 dozen eggs 1 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 cup...

Tommy Centola
Oct 12, 20231 min read


Hot Boiled Peanuts
How about some finger food this week? Here are some great tasting things that work great at any cookout, especially tailgates. 3 cups...

Tommy Centola
Oct 9, 20231 min read


Mushroom Bisque
Before you know it, it will be soup weather. Feel free to use your favorite mushrooms 3 tablespoons canola oil 2 cups chopped onions 3/4...

Tommy Centola
Oct 5, 20231 min read


Mushroom Croquettes
Mushrooms make a great meat replacement. Here's a couple of recipes that highlight mushrooms. 2 large baked russet potatoes 1 medium...

Tommy Centola
Oct 2, 20231 min read


Cane Syrup-Glazed Roasted Duck
If duck is on a restaurant menu, you can guarantee I will order it. I don't cook duck at home much, since my wife doesn't care for it....

Tommy Centola
Sep 28, 20232 min read


Cane Syrup Roasted Sweet Potatoes
This week, I want to expand on last week's cane syrup recipe. I always use Steen's Cane Syrup 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup cane syrup 1...

Tommy Centola
Sep 25, 20231 min read


Cane Syrup Pecan Cinnamon Rolls
Here's a great recipe to give cinnamon rolls a South Louisiana twist. While pecans are used throughout the south-east, cane syrup is a...

Tommy Centola
Sep 21, 20232 min read


Jalapeño Cornbread Sticks
Now that the weather has cooled off, we can spend more time in the kitchen. Lets look at a couple of baking recipes this week. 1...

Tommy Centola
Sep 18, 20231 min read


Shrimp Toast
As much as I love Creole and Cajun cooking, I like to branch out to other cultures. Here's a Chinese appetizer that is quite popular in...

Tommy Centola
Sep 14, 20231 min read


Satsuma and Shrimp Salad
In the movie Forrest Gump, Bubba Blue told Forrest of all the ways that shrimp could be prepared. I wonder if this weeks recipes were...

Tommy Centola
Sep 11, 20231 min read
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