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Stone-Ground Grits
Here's another couple of recipes that you need the first one to complete the second one. Stone-ground grits are so much better than the...

Tommy Centola
Sep 30, 20241 min read


Traditions that make holidays complete
As I’m sure it is at your home, there are certain dishes that always show up on the Centola family holiday menu. Although they are often...

Tommy Centola
Sep 29, 20243 min read


Sweet & Sour Celery Seed Dressing
Chef Warren started his career developing salad dressings for Seven Seas. 3 tablespoons Catsup 2 tablespoons White Vinegar 1 tablespoon...

Tommy Centola
Sep 26, 20241 min read


Russian Dressing
This week, I am sharing a couple of salad dressings from, in my opioion, the greatest chef ever, Warren Leruth. 2/3 cup mayonnaise 1/3...

Tommy Centola
Sep 23, 20241 min read


Three types of Pancake Batter
As a child, I always looked forward to the meals on Saturdays. It was the one day that my Dad would cook. He never strayed from his tried...

Tommy Centola
Sep 22, 20243 min read


Andouille Sausage Arancini
Now that we have the risotto make, lets make it into Arancini. Think of this as the italiam version of Boudin Balls. Canola oil, for...

Tommy Centola
Sep 19, 20241 min read


Andouille Sausage Risotto
You will need this recipe for Thursday's recipe. Cajun meets Italy. 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup finely diced...

Tommy Centola
Sep 16, 20241 min read


Celebrating Christmas season with a feast
Now that December is here, many restaurants have special menus to celebrate Réveillon. This celebration goes back to the early 19th...

Tommy Centola
Sep 15, 20243 min read


Pumpkin Spice Beignets
It's almost that time of year when everything will be Pumpkin Spice. Here's a twist on a New Orleans staple. 1/2 cup warm water...

Tommy Centola
Sep 12, 20242 min read


Pumpkin Cream Filling
Again this week, I am featuring a dessert (or breakfast) that has a recipe inside a recipe. I will start off with the filling for...

Tommy Centola
Sep 9, 20241 min read


Cookies to share, or just keep them for yourself.
Sweets are very prevalent around the holidays. Numerous desserts adorn holiday tables. Many people gather friends and families to do...

Tommy Centola
Sep 8, 20243 min read


Orange-Basil Granita
Granita is basically flavored ice. It's a very refreshing way to end a meal. 1 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup sugar 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves 2...

Tommy Centola
Sep 5, 20241 min read


Baked Alaska Mousse Cups
Here we go. No oven necessary. Chocolate Mousse (recipe from last Thursday) Strawberry Mousse (recipe from last Monday) 1 cup sugar 1/2...

Tommy Centola
Sep 2, 20241 min read


A twist on Christmas Turkey
hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! I know that everyone is probably still feasting on leftovers. My thoughts have already moved on...

Tommy Centola
Sep 1, 20243 min read


Chocolate Mousse
The great part about this week's recipes it that you can also serve them on their own. Wait until you see how we use them on Monday. 2...

Tommy Centola
Aug 29, 20241 min read


Strawberry Mousse
I going to share a couple of recipes this week that will be ingredients for next Monday's recipe. Bear with me. 2 tablespoons water 1/2...

Tommy Centola
Aug 26, 20241 min read


Focus on Thanksgiving Table
I can’t think of any holiday closer related to food than Thanksgiving. Although other holidays feature big family meals, Thanksgiving’s...

Tommy Centola
Aug 25, 20243 min read


Eggplant Muffuletta
Many people set aside Monday as a vegeterian day. Here's a recipe for those Meatless days. It's a very different twist on a classic New...

Tommy Centola
Aug 22, 20241 min read


Shrimp and Basil Stir-Fry
I'm always looking for different ways to prepare dishes. Here's a Creole/Cajun twist on a traditional style of Chinese cooking. 1...

Tommy Centola
Aug 19, 20241 min read


Holiday salads to try out.
The holidays are upon us. It’s time to start planning your big meals. Over the next two weeks, I want to share some new ideas to bring to...

Tommy Centola
Aug 18, 20243 min read
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