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Boudin-Stuffed Turkey Roulade
On of my favorite stuffings is boudin. Here a fancy looking take on stuffed turkey. 3 tablespoons butter, softened and divided 1/4 cup...

Tommy Centola
Nov 9, 20232 min read


Fried Turkey Breasts
The big turkey day is almost here. This week I will share a twist on the traditional roasted bird. 1 quart water 1/2 cup plus 3...

Tommy Centola
Nov 6, 20232 min read


Cook up good, down-home comfort food
It is said that if you don’t like the weather in Arkansas, wait five minutes and it will change. As I type this, the weather is 50...

Tommy Centola
Nov 5, 20233 min read


Deviled Potato Salad
Here is a cross between a popular appetizer and side dish. What's not to like when you mix deviled eggs and potato salad. 3 pounds small...

Tommy Centola
Nov 2, 20231 min read


Corn and Shrimp Salad
With the holidays coming up, I thought I would share a couple of different sides for the big meals. The first one is served warm. 8-ounce...

Tommy Centola
Oct 30, 20232 min read


Appetizers that work with any sausage, but try Andouille
One day, I’m going to get the nerve to make my own sausage. If I do, I know that I will make some andouille. As you may know, it is the...

Tommy Centola
Oct 29, 20233 min read
Garlic Shrimp and Grits
Although it's not a locally created dish, shrimp and grits are very present on menus across Louisiana and the South. Here is another...

Tommy Centola
Oct 26, 20231 min read


White Cheddar Corn Grits
This week, you will have to make today's recipe to use for Thursday's. It's another version of Shrimp and Grits. Here are the grits. 4...

Tommy Centola
Oct 23, 20231 min read


Few different ways to serve redfish
Today, I want to share some recipes for a fish that almost went extinct because of a singular preparation. Blackened redfish is a good...

Tommy Centola
Oct 22, 20233 min read


Shrimp and Andouille Pastalaya
The first reference I remember of the dish Pastalaya was on the menu at Mr. B's Bistro in the 1980's. This take on jambalaya obviously...

Tommy Centola
Oct 19, 20231 min read


Shrimp & Andouille Jambalaya
Shrimp and Andouille is a great combination. You can consider it the Creole/Cajun Surf & Turf. Here's a couple of recipes this week...

Tommy Centola
Oct 16, 20231 min read


Try new variation of King Cake
Yesterday, January 6th, kicked off the Carnival season in New Orleans. Mardi Gras is technically one day. This year it’s February 21st....

Tommy Centola
Oct 15, 20233 min read


Muffuletta Eggs
There are so many different takes on deviled eggs. Here's one straight from the bayou. 1 dozen eggs 1 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 cup...

Tommy Centola
Oct 12, 20231 min read


Hot Boiled Peanuts
How about some finger food this week? Here are some great tasting things that work great at any cookout, especially tailgates. 3 cups...

Tommy Centola
Oct 9, 20231 min read


A sweet ending to the year
It’s the last day of 2022. I know everyone will be gathering with family and friends to celebrate. With so many options for today’s...

Tommy Centola
Oct 8, 20233 min read


Mushroom Bisque
Before you know it, it will be soup weather. Feel free to use your favorite mushrooms 3 tablespoons canola oil 2 cups chopped onions 3/4...

Tommy Centola
Oct 5, 20231 min read


Mushroom Croquettes
Mushrooms make a great meat replacement. Here's a couple of recipes that highlight mushrooms. 2 large baked russet potatoes 1 medium...

Tommy Centola
Oct 2, 20231 min read


Non-alcoholic punches to finish off holidays
As the holidays draw to an end, there are still plenty of parties over the next week or so. I wanted to take a different direction today....

Tommy Centola
Oct 1, 20233 min read


Cane Syrup-Glazed Roasted Duck
If duck is on a restaurant menu, you can guarantee I will order it. I don't cook duck at home much, since my wife doesn't care for it....

Tommy Centola
Sep 28, 20232 min read


Cane Syrup Roasted Sweet Potatoes
This week, I want to expand on last week's cane syrup recipe. I always use Steen's Cane Syrup 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup cane syrup 1...

Tommy Centola
Sep 25, 20231 min read
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