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Roasted Red Pepper Bloody Marys
Here's a twist on a great drink. 3 red bell peppers (about 1 1/2 pounds) 3 cups vegetable juice 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce 3...

Tommy Centola
3 days ago2 min read
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Creole Shrimp Fajitas
Let's continue the fresh bell pepper theme. One entree recipe and one drink recipe this week. 1 pound peeled and deveined extra-large...

Tommy Centola
6 days ago1 min read
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Grilled Andouille with Grilled Pepper Relish
Gourmet hot dogs are something that hasn't found it's way to Arkansas. In New Orleans, however, you have Dat Dog. Here's a recipe that...

Tommy Centola
Jun 51 min read
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Boudin-Stuffed Bell Peppers
Bell peppers are a versitle ingredient. It is a mainstay in Creole and Cajun cooking, being part of the Holy Trinity. This week, I am...

Tommy Centola
Jun 21 min read
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Cucumber, Tomato and Herb Salad
Here's a fresh salad for those summer months. 1 large seedless English cucumber 3 medium heirloom tomatoes, cut into wedges 2 cups...

Tommy Centola
May 291 min read
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Green Papaya Salad
With the summer heat upon us, I though I would share some refreshing salads. 2 cups shredded green papaya 1 pound green beans, trimmed...

Tommy Centola
May 261 min read
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Chicken with Smoked Bacon and Creole Tomato Sauce
Here's a great chicken recipe of week night meals. 4 slices thick-cut smoked bacon 1 large onion, finely chopped 1 celery stalk, thinly...

Tommy Centola
May 222 min read
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Spicy Grilled Quail with Grilled Peaches
Here's a recipe for those who like cooking poultry other than just chicken on the grill. Double it up with some sweet griled peached. 6...

Tommy Centola
May 192 min read
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Strawberry Vinaigrette
When strawberries are not in season, here's another option. The sweetness of the dressing is a great addition to a summer salad. 1/2 cup...

Tommy Centola
May 151 min read
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Warm Peach and Bacon Vinagrette
With summer arriving, people are looking for lighter food options. This week, I want to feature a couple of fruit flavored dressings for...

Tommy Centola
May 121 min read
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Tex-Mex Asian Marinade
Here's a marinade that fuses Tex-Mex and Asian cuisines. 2 tablespoons ground cumin seeds, toasted until fragrant 1 bunch cilantro...

Tommy Centola
May 81 min read
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Louisiana Marinade
With grilling season upon us, I thought I would share a couple of marinades for the season. They are great for Flank Steak 6 cloves...

Tommy Centola
May 51 min read
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Stewed Chicken
This is comfort food at its finest. It's a great meal for when you have other work to do around the house. 5pound stewing hen, cut into...

Tommy Centola
May 11 min read
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Potato Salad
This week, I want to share some good down home cooking. Let's start with a traditional outdoor dining staple, Potato Salad. 4 large...

Tommy Centola
Apr 281 min read
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Popcorn Crawfish with Spicy Red Pepper Sauce
Fried crwfish tails have been around for a while. Paul Prudhomme gave them the name of Cajun Popcorn. Their popularity has skyrocketed...

Tommy Centola
Apr 241 min read
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Crawfish Cheese Fries
As the season starts to wind down, here are a couple of crawfish appetizers that are great with either fresh or frozen crawfish tails. 32...

Tommy Centola
Apr 211 min read
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Ham and Ricotta Pillows with Brown Butter Sage Sauce
If you think making homemade pasta is too difficult, here's an alternative. You can use wonton wrappers to replace pasta sheets. 15...

Tommy Centola
Apr 172 min read
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Deviled Ham
If you are preparing ham for your Easter celebration, you may have some leftover. This week, I am sharing two ways to use that ham. 8...

Tommy Centola
Apr 141 min read
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Strawberry Poppers
Here's a way to brighten up some fresh strawberries. 1 cup hulled, rinsed, and diced fresh strawberries 1 tablespoon finely minced fresh...

Tommy Centola
Apr 101 min read
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Strawberry Granita Cava
The Ponchatoula Strawberry fesitval is this week. I want to share a couple of fresh strawberry recipes. Let's start off with a cocktail....

Tommy Centola
Apr 71 min read
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