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Slow-Braised Leg of Lamb
I wish my wife liked lamb. My grandmother would always invite me over when she cooked lamb. Here's another version. 1 6 to 8-pound leg of...

Tommy Centola
Mar 28, 20242 min read


Glazed Ham
With Easter upon us, I thought I would share two new ways to cook your main dish. Let's start with a ham. 1 12 to 15-pound bone-in...

Tommy Centola
Mar 25, 20242 min read


Honoring Fathers with food
With tomorrow being Father’s Day, I thought I would honor a man who unfortunately I never had the chance to meet. Wesley Anderson is the...

Tommy Centola
Mar 24, 20243 min read


Shrimp, Artichoke, and Barley Salad
Here's a salad that I know my mom would have enjoyed. She love shrimp and artichoke. 1 cup lemon juice, divided 1/2 cup diced yellow bell...

Tommy Centola
Mar 21, 20242 min read


Braised Artichokes
Artichokes were a favorite of my mom's. With this weeks post falling on a sister's and brother's birthdays, I figured I would keep this...

Tommy Centola
Mar 18, 20241 min read


Take a swing at new recipe with swordfish
Given the choice, I would almost always choose seafood over non-water proteins every time. While it’s easy to find shrimp and crawfish...

Tommy Centola
Mar 17, 20243 min read


Crawfish and Rice Stuffed Peppers
I know that leftover crawfish from boils are preferable for recipes. If you have to use frozen tails, make sure they are local products....

Tommy Centola
Mar 14, 20241 min read


Crawfish and Andouille Pasta
Crawfish prices are slowly starting to drop. Here are two more crawfish recipes. 1/4 cup butter 1/2 pound andouille, cut crosswise...

Tommy Centola
Mar 11, 20241 min read


Celebrating birthday with a little smoke
Today is my brother Mike’s birthday. Like most of my family, he is a skillful cook. Where he stands out from the rest of us is that he is...

Tommy Centola
Mar 10, 20243 min read


Roast Shoulder of Lamb with Rosemary
When cooking with wine, don't just grab the lowest price wine you can find. The rule of thumb is is you won't drink it, don't cook with...

Tommy Centola
Mar 7, 20241 min read


Baked Stuffed Clams
As Julia Child once said, "I enjoy cooking with wine, sometimes I even put it in the food I'm cooking." With that in mind, here are two...

Tommy Centola
Mar 4, 20242 min read


Something more than simple sandwich
I am often told by my wife Peggy that sometimes, rightfully so, that I tend to make dinner complicated. There are times she says that she...

Tommy Centola
Mar 3, 20243 min read


Sweet Potato Ravioli with Butter Sage Sauce
I know there are many people who don't like making fresh pasta. Whatever your reason is, here's a homemade ravioli that will change your...

Tommy Centola
Feb 29, 20242 min read


Sweet Potato and Andouille Bisque
Often my recipes focus on the protein. Thie week, we will be focusing on the sweet potato. It is a great ingredient. 1/2 pound andouille...

Tommy Centola
Feb 26, 20241 min read


Three ways to use shellfish
Seafood can get expensive as an entree when you are serving a group of people. You can get more bang for your buck is you use it to make...

Tommy Centola
Feb 25, 20243 min read


Oysters with Lemon-Cilantro Mignonette
Nothing taste better than an oyster, seconds after they have been shucked. For those who like a little accompaniment, here's a little...

Tommy Centola
Feb 22, 20241 min read


Pernod-Poached Oyster Stew
Before crawfish season kicks in, how about a couple of oyster recipes to end that season? 2 russet potatoes, peeled and quartered 2 cups...

Tommy Centola
Feb 19, 20241 min read


Honor moms with meal
Tomorrow is Mother’s Day! It’s been a while since I have been able to celebrate it with my mom. So what better way to honor her than to...

Tommy Centola
Feb 18, 20243 min read


Banana Nut Bread
Banana's are not my favorite. For some reason, I don't care for the flavor. Don't let that stop you from making this recipe. My wife...

Tommy Centola
Feb 15, 20241 min read


Blueberry Muffins
As most of you know, I am not big on baking. I will do the occasional dessert and my style of King Cakes in season. My wife received...

Tommy Centola
Feb 12, 20241 min read
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