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Change up usual surf and turf
Surf and Turf is often thought of as a steak with a seafood component. I want to change that misconception. Surf can be any seafood and...

Tommy Centola
Jun 30, 20243 min read


Grasshopper Ice Cream Sandwiches.
The Grasshopper was reported created at Tujague's restaurant in 1918, making it a truly New Orleans classic. Let''s grab the ice cream...

Tommy Centola
Jun 27, 20242 min read


No-Churn Grasshopper Ice Cream
Here's another set of recipes this week, where you need the first one to make the second one. It's all about the Grasshopper. 2 cups cold...

Tommy Centola
Jun 24, 20241 min read


Try nontraditional pie recipe
When it comes to baking pies, I usually stick to two recipes, My mom’s Fudge Pie and Pecan Pie. I’m not a big fan of fruit pies, having...

Tommy Centola
Jun 23, 20243 min read


Blueberry Gateau
Today's recipe, along with both of next weeks, will be all about blueberries. Let's start with this blueberry cake 1/2 cup plus 2...

Tommy Centola
Jun 20, 20242 min read


Berries and Cream
For the next two weeks, I will be focusing on fresh berries for dessert ingredients. Today's uses 4 different berries. 1 pound fresh...

Tommy Centola
Jun 17, 20241 min read


Coffee cakes works as dessert, breakfast dish
As I have said many times before, I am not a baker. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could make something for dessert that also works as a...

Tommy Centola
Jun 16, 20243 min read


Crabmeat-Stuffed Jalapeño Poppers
Stuffed jalapeños are popular appetizers on restaurant menus. Here's a twist that uses the sweet meat of the blue crab as part of it's...

Tommy Centola
Jun 13, 20242 min read


Crabmeat Crostini
As crawfish start to go away, here comes the blue crabs. This week , I will be featuring them in a couple of appetizers. 1 pound jumbo...

Tommy Centola
Jun 10, 20241 min read


Try different tailgate recipe
Football season is here. Time to load up your friends and hangout for hours before the game. What’s a tailgate without plenty of good...

Tommy Centola
Jun 9, 20243 min read


Chardonnay Butter
Time to break out the grill. Here's a great sauce for fish or light meats. 3/4 cup Chardonnay wine 1/3 cup chopped shallots 2 parsley...

Tommy Centola
Jun 6, 20241 min read


Smoke Rub
Today is my brother Mike's birthday! He is the Pit Master of Rugaroux Q, who does cookoffs and fund raising for Hogs for the Cause....

Tommy Centola
Jun 3, 20241 min read


Interpretations of iconic Arkansas dishes
Arkansas has been my home for 18 years. When I first moved here, I had a case of culture shock when it came to food. The first thing I...

Tommy Centola
Jun 2, 20243 min read


Creole Mustard Sauce
Here's the sauce for topping the Crab Beignets from Monday. It's also great for other fried seafoods. 3/4 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup sour...

Tommy Centola
May 30, 20241 min read


Crab Beignets
This week, I'm sharing two recipes that go together. Thursday's recipe will be a suace for today's. 1 cup mascarpone cheese 1 cup finely...

Tommy Centola
May 27, 20241 min read


Using Olive Oil in the Kitchen
There are various types of olive oil on your grocery store shelves. It’s easy to reach for Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) or save some...

Tommy Centola
May 26, 20243 min read


Cajun Roasted Potatoes
I love roasted potatoes. Just peel, quarter, season, and throw them in the oven. You can then concentrate on your main dish. If you wish,...

Tommy Centola
May 23, 20241 min read


Spring Succotash
Main dishes do not make a meal. You need the side dishes to make things complete. Here are a couple to add to your next meal. 2 cups...

Tommy Centola
May 20, 20241 min read


Revisting previous delicious recipes
Time sure flies when you’re having fun and doing what you love to do. It’s hard to believe that this will be the 300th article I have...

Tommy Centola
May 19, 20243 min read


Hot Honey Butter Roasted Chicken
This recipe is before the current craze of Hot Honey that can be bought in the grocery stores. I would follow this recipe to ensure the...

Tommy Centola
May 16, 20241 min read
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