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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


Chicken Sauce Piquante
Chicken is something that I could eat every day. There's so many different ways to cook it. How about two new ons this week? 1 cup...

Tommy Centola
May 13, 20242 min read


Garlic almost as important as Holy Trinity
One of the most used ingredient in my cooking is garlic. My brother once sent me a recipe calling for 1/2 clove of garlic. We both...

Tommy Centola
May 12, 20243 min read


Creole Tomato and Crab Linguine
I love pasta. Here is a lightly sauced Linguine, showcasing Creole tomatoes and Crabmeat. 8 ounces dry linguine 1/4 cup butter 2...

Tommy Centola
May 9, 20241 min read


Creole Tomato Pie
It's that time of year again when Creole tomatoes are starting to show up. I want to share with you a couple of new recipes for these...

Tommy Centola
May 6, 20242 min read


Bell pepper essential
The final piece to the Holy Trinity is the bell pepper. They are abundant in the south. Since bell peppers originated in the Americas,...

Tommy Centola
May 5, 20243 min read


Crawfish Meatballs and Spaghetti
If you're looking to cut down on red meat, here's a great Italian dish using crawfish. It's a good thing you can find crawfish tails...

Tommy Centola
May 2, 20242 min read


Crawfish Pasta Salad
Before the season ends, I thought I would share two more crawfish. This first one is great for a backyard cookout. 1 large red onion 1...

Tommy Centola
Apr 29, 20241 min read


Celery not star, but important
Celery is not an ingredient that is the main focus of a dish. Sure, you can stuff it with fillings for an appetizer or snack. It is an...

Tommy Centola
Apr 28, 20243 min read


Oak Alley Shrimp Creole
Every one has the favorite Shrimp Creole recipe. Here's the one form Oak Alley. 2 pounds headless jumbo shrimp 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1/2...

Tommy Centola
Apr 25, 20242 min read


Oak Alley Garlic Sautéed Shrimp
This week, we are taking a trip up the river to the most photographed plantation, Oak Alley. I will be sharing two of their shrimp...

Tommy Centola
Apr 22, 20241 min read


Onions important ingredient
The Holy Trinity of Louisiana cooking: Onions, Celery and Bell Pepper. It’s the base of most Creole and Cajun dishes. Over the next few...

Tommy Centola
Apr 21, 20243 min read


Lamb Flatbread
I have yet to meet someone who doesn't like pizza. Here's a different spin on the Italian classic. Per Serving: 1 taco-sized flour...

Tommy Centola
Apr 18, 20241 min read


Lamb Ragu
A few weeks back, I posted a recipe Slow-Braised Leg of Lamb. This week, I want to share with you two recipes to use the leftover meat. 1...

Tommy Centola
Apr 15, 20241 min read


Complete sweet, salty with bacon
Sweet and Salty! This is a flavor combination that most have grown up with. Cracker Jacks was a treat growing up. The sweetness of the...

Tommy Centola
Apr 14, 20243 min read
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