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Crabmeat and Avocado Salad
It's crab season. Since crab is so versatile, this week I will share both a cold and warm application. 3 large Creole tomatoes, halved 3...

Tommy Centola
Aug 7, 20231 min read


Many ways to prepare chicken wings
One of my favorite things to eat at a football gathering are chicken wings. They are great for tailgates as well as around your...

Tommy Centola
Aug 6, 20233 min read


Blackberry Daiquiri
Last week, I talked about picking blackberries for my grandmother. My understanding is that they were used to make wine. I think she...

Tommy Centola
Aug 3, 20231 min read


Raspberry Vanilla Frosé
Since we are talking about berries, they are great in summer adult beverages. This week, here are a couple of refreshing drinks with a...

Tommy Centola
Jul 31, 20231 min read


Non-gumbo uses for okra
As much as I enjoy cooler weather, I sure do miss the Farmer’s Market being open. Often when I walk past the tables, I get ideas for...

Tommy Centola
Jul 30, 20233 min read


Blackberry Jam
I remember summers picking blackberries in my grandmother's yard. I also remember the stains on my hands when I was finished. Here's a...

Tommy Centola
Jul 27, 20231 min read


Black and Blue Fruit Salad
It's berry season. Blue and black berries are plentiful. Here's a couple of recipes for those fresh picked treats. 2 cups fresh...

Tommy Centola
Jul 24, 20231 min read


Try smothered dish recipe
Since the fall season is upon us, more people will be cooking heavier comfort foods. One type of cooking that comes to mind is smothered...

Tommy Centola
Jul 23, 20233 min read


Oven-Baked Garlic Crabs
Most often you will find whole crabs available in restaurants boiled. Here's a great way to prepare them without the boiling pot. This is...

Tommy Centola
Jul 20, 20231 min read


Mignonette-Marinated Crab Claws
We are in the middle of peak season for blue crabs. My two recipes this week will showcase the crustacean two ways. Today, we are using...

Tommy Centola
Jul 17, 20231 min read


Sweet apple recipes to try this fall
An apple a day keeps the doctor away is an English proverb. I don’t think they had these recipes in mind. Apples are a great ingredient...

Tommy Centola
Jul 16, 20233 min read


Okra Buttermilk Cornbread
How can you make cornbread more Southern? By adding okra to the mixture. If you like okra, you will love this dish. 2 tablespoons canola...

Tommy Centola
Jul 13, 20231 min read


Grilled Spiced Okra with Garlic-Lemon Yogurt Sauce
Okra has a lot more uses than just being in gumbo. This week, I want to share with you two recipes in which okra is the star. 2/3 cup...

Tommy Centola
Jul 10, 20231 min read


The art behind deep frying
An Air Fryer is all the rage right now. It allows you to use very little oil to “fry” your food. Truth be told, you can accomplish this...

Tommy Centola
Jul 9, 20233 min read


Spicy Vinaigrette
Vinaigrettes were know as French dressing in the 19th century. Today it closely resembles Italian Dressing. Here's a kicked-up version....

Tommy Centola
Jul 6, 20231 min read


Lemon-Parmesan Dressing
We are deep in the heat of summer. Many people turn to lighter dishes, such as salads. This week, I have a couple of different salad...

Tommy Centola
Jul 3, 20231 min read


Versions of some recent restaurant dishes
A few weekends ago, my wife and I headed to Monroe to attend my niece’s wedding. When looking for a restaurant to eat at, we wanted one...

Tommy Centola
Jul 2, 20233 min read


Grilled Chicken
Here's a great recipe for chicken from the grill that doesn't use BBQ sauce. It's a great way to take some carbs out of your meal. 6...

Tommy Centola
Jun 30, 20231 min read


Brine for Chicken or Pork
With summer in full swing, I thought I would share some recipes for the grill. This week, you will need today recipe for Thursday's. 2...

Tommy Centola
Jun 26, 20231 min read


Try cane syrup in baked products
I have said before that cane syrup is my favorite sweetener. It has a smoother flavor than molasses. It also doesn’t contain the sulphur...

Tommy Centola
Jun 25, 20233 min read
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