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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


Use whole chicken in kitchen
There are many different ways to buy chicken in the store. The most economical way is to buy the whole bird. There are so many different...

Tommy Centola
Feb 11, 20243 min read


Sweet Tea Oven-Fried Chicken
Sweet tea is a staple drink in the South. But why just drink it? In this recipe, it's the base for the brine for the chicken. 1 gallon...

Tommy Centola
Feb 8, 20242 min read


Roasted Citrus Chicken with Creole Mustard Sauce
This cold weather is for the birds. With that in mind, how about a couple of yardbird recipes? 4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs ( about 1...

Tommy Centola
Feb 5, 20242 min read


Time to get the grills back out
It’s time to dust off the grills. Instead of loading it down with different cuts of meat, how about we take a vegetarian view? Lots of...

Tommy Centola
Feb 4, 20243 min read


Chicken and Tasso Gumbo
Often you see chicken and andouille paired together. Here's a twist by switching the andouille for tasso. 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1...

Tommy Centola
Feb 1, 20241 min read


Spicy Beef Gumbo
As cold as it has been, I know that gumbos have been gracing home kitchens. This week, I am featuring two non-seafood gumbos. 2 1/2...

Tommy Centola
Jan 29, 20241 min read


Dessert completes meal
To me, a dinner without dessert seems incomplete. Even if it’s just a cookie or a piece of fruit, these last few bites can leave you...

Tommy Centola
Jan 28, 20243 min read


Bacon Brown Rice
Does bacon make everything taste better? Try this recipe and see if it elevates rice. 4 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped 1 1/2 cups brown...

Tommy Centola
Jan 25, 20241 min read


Lemon-Purple Rice
How about a couple of ways to jazz up your rice this week? These are great as a side with any dish. 1 3/4 cups water 2 teaspoons lemon...

Tommy Centola
Jan 22, 20241 min read


Use duck meat in kitchen
Duck season ended in Arkansas at the end of January. If you were fortunate enough to bag a few, your a lucky person. If you’re like me,...

Tommy Centola
Jan 21, 20243 min read


Rockefeller-Stuffed Shrimp
Here's a big twist on Oysters Rockefeller. You can make this recipe either as an appetizer or entrée. Just use more shrimp per plate. 2...

Tommy Centola
Jan 18, 20242 min read


Angels on Horseback Crostini
I am staying with appetizers this week. The first one is perfect right now, since oysters are at their peak. 6 slices bacon 1 tablespoon...

Tommy Centola
Jan 15, 20241 min read


Bananas can elevate dishes
Bananas are America’s favorite fruit. Scientist say it’s a berry, but that’s one argument I’m not getting into. What I care about is how...

Tommy Centola
Jan 14, 20243 min read


Cracklin' Deviled Eggs
Here's a new twist on stuffed eggs. The addition of cracklin' adds texture to the dish. 8 large hard-cooked eggs, peeled and halved...

Tommy Centola
Jan 11, 20241 min read
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