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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


Share in the work of a great meal
The first known mention of the Feast of the Seven Fishes was in the Philadelphia Inquirer in 1983. I know it wasn’t a tradition at my...

Tommy Centola
Sep 24, 20232 min read


Cane Syrup Pecan Cinnamon Rolls
Here's a great recipe to give cinnamon rolls a South Louisiana twist. While pecans are used throughout the south-east, cane syrup is a...

Tommy Centola
Sep 21, 20232 min read


Jalapeño Cornbread Sticks
Now that the weather has cooled off, we can spend more time in the kitchen. Lets look at a couple of baking recipes this week. 1...

Tommy Centola
Sep 18, 20231 min read


The continuation of a great food celebration
The tradition of the Feast comes from Southern Italy. The tradition of eating seafood on Christmas Eve comes from the Roman Catholic...

Tommy Centola
Sep 17, 20233 min read


Shrimp Toast
As much as I love Creole and Cajun cooking, I like to branch out to other cultures. Here's a Chinese appetizer that is quite popular in...

Tommy Centola
Sep 14, 20231 min read


Satsuma and Shrimp Salad
In the movie Forrest Gump, Bubba Blue told Forrest of all the ways that shrimp could be prepared. I wonder if this weeks recipes were...

Tommy Centola
Sep 11, 20231 min read


Presenting Feast of Seven Fishes
A few years ago, I wrote an article on the Feast of the Seven Fishes. It’s an Italian-American Christmas Eve tradition where a meal...

Tommy Centola
Sep 10, 20233 min read


Skillet Pecan and Chocolate Blondie
A blondie is a brownie without cocoa in the batter. Here's a great skillet dessert. 1 1/2 cups firmly packed light brown sugar 1 cup...

Tommy Centola
Sep 7, 20231 min read


Mini Satsuma Vanilla Bundt Cakes
My sweet tooth is acting up. Time for a couple of desserts. Life is short, eat dessert first! 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 cup sugar 2...

Tommy Centola
Sep 4, 20231 min read


Delicious uses for leftover turkey
Many people look forward to eating the day after Thanksgiving as much as the day itself. There are so many different ways to use the...

Tommy Centola
Sep 3, 20233 min read


Shrimp Scampi
Here's another take on Shrimp Scampi. The addition of the Creole mustard adds to the deliciousness of the dish. 2 tablespoons butter 1/4...

Tommy Centola
Aug 31, 20231 min read


Shrimp and Sausage Skewers
Time for a couple of recipes featuring America's favorite seafood, Shrimp. This first one is straight from the grill. 3 tablespoons curry...

Tommy Centola
Aug 28, 20231 min read


Something not so traditional for the table
The holiday season is upon us. While there’s always request for traditional dishes, I always like to find something new for the table....

Tommy Centola
Aug 27, 20233 min read


Muffuletta Panzanella Salad
Whenever I think about a muffuletta salad, I picture the insides of the sandwich on top of lettuce. I have never considered the bread...

Tommy Centola
Aug 24, 20231 min read
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