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Buttermilk Mustard Potato Salad
This week, I want to showcase a couple of salads. Today is another spin on potato salad. 2 pounds red potatoes 2 teaspoons kosher salt,...

Tommy Centola
Aug 21, 20231 min read


Other ways to use pecans
Pecans are one of the most Southern ingredients used in cooking. One of the more popular answers to the question of your favorite pie is...

Tommy Centola
Aug 20, 20233 min read


Pecan Pesto
Pesto sauce is traditionally made with pine nuts. Here's a southern twist on the Italian sauce. 2 cloves garlic 1 1/2 cups loosely packed...

Tommy Centola
Aug 17, 20231 min read


Marinated Tomatoes
Are you looking to take your recipes to the next level? This week, I'm sharing two recipes that will do just that. 1/2 cup extra-virgin...

Tommy Centola
Aug 14, 20231 min read


Drop biscuits need chocolate gravy
On December 3rd, the second World Championship Chocolate Gravy Cook-Off will be held on the courthouse square in Searcy. I have eaten...

Tommy Centola
Aug 13, 20233 min read


Creole Crab Dip
What makes this dish Creole? Instead of cream cheese, Creole cream cheese is used. This give the finished dish a truly New Orleans...

Tommy Centola
Aug 10, 20231 min read


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
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