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Salted Caramel Sauce
If nectar is not a flavor you care for, don't worry. This week, I will share a different flavor for the King Cake Dough. Here's the sauce...

Tommy Centola
Jan 13, 20251 min read


Nectar Cream King Cake
One of the most New Orleans flavors is Nectar. It was developed locally. Often found as a snowball flavor, it's unique combination of...

Tommy Centola
Jan 9, 20252 min read


King Cake Dough
Happy King's Day! Since I don't live in South Louisiana, I always have to make my own King Cakes. This week, I am sharing a made from...

Tommy Centola
Jan 6, 20251 min read


Candied Citrus
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 3/4 cup water 1/4 cup red currant jelly Supremes of 6 to 8 oranges In a small saucepan, combine sugar, water...

Tommy Centola
Jan 2, 20251 min read


Citrus Beurre Blanc
Plaquemines Parish cirtus crops are sunshine on these winter days. What better way to celebrate these fruits than a couple of recipes....

Tommy Centola
Dec 30, 20241 min read


Salted Bourbon Caramel Sauce
Here's a tasty sauce. There are too many uses to list them all. No need to go Bubba Blue by listing them all. 1 1/2 cup heavy whipping...

Tommy Centola
Dec 26, 20241 min read


Creole Caramel Popcorn
This week, I want to showcase the flavor of caramel. Today's recipe is a tasty snack. 6 tablespoons canola oil 2/3 cup popcorn kernels 1...

Tommy Centola
Dec 23, 20241 min read


Cane Syrup-Glazed Collard Greens
I love to cook with cane syrup. It is the perfect sweetner for almost any dish. Here's one that's great for any table. 1 tablespoon...

Tommy Centola
Dec 19, 20241 min read


Spicy Brussels Sprouts
This week, I want to share a couple of different side dishes to bring to the holiday table. Let's start with Brussels sprouts. 2 pounds...

Tommy Centola
Dec 16, 20241 min read


Seafood Boil Seasoning
Here is a great seasoning for top of the stove boiling. It's perfect for boiling shrimp for shrimp remoulade. 1/4 cup lemon zest (about 8...

Tommy Centola
Dec 12, 20241 min read


Garlic Confit
Here's a recipe that produces two different ingredients. The garlic will have a milder and sweeter flavor. You are able to use it in any...

Tommy Centola
Dec 9, 20241 min read


Pomegranate Mojito Cocktail
The Pomegranate juice and mint simple syrup give this drink a festive feel. 1/4 cup rum 1/4 cup pomegranate juice 2 tablespoons fresh...

Tommy Centola
Dec 5, 20241 min read


MInt Simple Syrup
With the holidays here, I thought I would share a new beverage. It's perfect for the season. Today, I am sharing one of the ingredients....

Tommy Centola
Dec 2, 20241 min read


Eggnog Molasses Sandwich Cookies
If you do a cookie exchange for Christmas, here's a different one. I guarantee no one will have this recipe. 3/4 cup butter, softened 1...

Tommy Centola
Nov 28, 20242 min read


Eggnog Buttercream
I am one that wishes eggnog would be available year round. This week, I will share a cookie recipe split into two different post. 1 cup...

Tommy Centola
Nov 25, 20241 min read


Butter Pecan Cake
Pecans pop up in numerous desserts around the holidays. Here's a cake that will have every one asking for more. 1 1/4 cup butter,...

Tommy Centola
Nov 21, 20242 min read


Brown Sugar Frosting
This week, I am sharing a great cake recipe for the holidays. Today is the frosting for the cake 1 1/2 cups firmly packed light brown...

Tommy Centola
Nov 18, 20241 min read


Salmon Croquettes
Here's a childhood favorite from my mom. I was always one of the first at the table when these were served. Fry: 1 tablespoon minced...

Tommy Centola
Nov 14, 20241 min read


Chicken Bonne Femme
Tomorrow, my cookbook is scheduled to be released. This week, I will share two recipes from You Can't Take New Orleans Out Of The Cook. 4...

Tommy Centola
Nov 11, 20241 min read


Buttermilk Biscuits
I am not a baker. However, there is nothing like freshly made biscuits right out of the oven. 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more as...

Tommy Centola
Nov 7, 20241 min read
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