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Crawfish Hand Pies
The big game is coming up. I prefer finger foods while watching the commercials. Isn't that the real reason most people watch the Super...

Tommy Centola
Feb 2, 20231 min read


Debris Grilled Cheese
How about one more use of Debris? Very often I make grilled cheese with a meat component inside. Why not use Debris? Roast Beef Debris (...

Tommy Centola
Jan 30, 20231 min read


Jambalaya helps make dinner dollars stretch
With the price of food increasing, everyone is looking to make their dollar stretch. Jambalaya is a great dish to help you in these...

Tommy Centola
Jan 29, 20233 min read


Debris Shrimp and Grits
Shrimp and Grits is a dish I have a few variations of. So why not one more? Here's something a little out of left field. 4 cups chicken...

Tommy Centola
Jan 26, 20231 min read


Sweet Potato Cheese Fries with Debris
I guess you could consider this Cajun Poutine. I wonder if Canada regrets kicking the Cajuns from their land? 1 (20-ounce) bag frozen...

Tommy Centola
Jan 23, 20231 min read


Get ready for Easter meal
Now that Spring is here, time to get ready for its first holiday, Easter. It’s the perfect day to gather family and friends for a great...

Tommy Centola
Jan 22, 20233 min read


Roast Beef Debris
It is said that Mother's restaurant coined the term debris when it comes to roast beef. Next week, I have two recipes coming that uses...

Tommy Centola
Jan 19, 20231 min read


Boudin-Stuffed Chicken
The only theme with this weeks recipes is that they contain no seafood. On Thursday, I will post a recipe that is a base for the two...

Tommy Centola
Jan 16, 20232 min read


Whip up winner, winner Sunday dinner
Sunday dinners used to be a great gathering of the family. It was usually a day that ladies would spend the afternoon cooking. A staple...

Tommy Centola
Jan 15, 20233 min read


Lemon Remoulade
Here's a great spread for a seafood poboy. It's also makes a great sauce for crab cakes 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise 1 1/2 tablespoons Creole...

Tommy Centola
Jan 12, 20231 min read


Buttermilk Herb Dressing
This week, have a couple of recipes that are versatile. They can me used as salad dressings or for sandwiches. 1/2 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup...

Tommy Centola
Jan 9, 20231 min read


Run wild in the kitchen with ground beef
With the cost of everything rising these days, I thought I would dig through my recipes for ingredients that are budget friendly. The...

Tommy Centola
Jan 8, 20233 min read


Mardi Gras Pound Cake
Here is a bundt style King Cake. It still has all the flavors of King Cake with a different shape. 1 1/2 cups butter, softened 2 1/2 cups...

Tommy Centola
Jan 5, 20232 min read


Cinnamon Roll Wreath
Carnival season is upon use. How about 2 variations of a King Cake. Let's start with a bakers dream. 1 cup warm milk (105 to 110℉) 1...

Tommy Centola
Jan 2, 20232 min read


Try comfortable dessert
Everyone loves comfort food. That was the basis for my last cookbook. When I think of a comfortable dessert, the first thing that comes...

Tommy Centola
Jan 1, 20233 min read


Turkey Spaghetti with Cream Sauce
When you see spaghetti with cream sauce, turkey is not the first protein you think about. Wherever you use chicken, you can almost always...

Tommy Centola
Dec 29, 20221 min read


Turkey Pot Pie
With the big day yesterday, people are looking for different ways to use the leftover bird. Have no fear. This week, here's two new uses...

Tommy Centola
Dec 26, 20221 min read


A few more crawfish recipes
Of course, I’m going to follow up my last article containing a crawfish boil with more crawfish recipes. This shellfish is the star of...

Tommy Centola
Dec 25, 20223 min read


Crawfish Hash
I always think of hash as a breakfast dish. It is also a great addition to lunch or dinner. Here's a south Louisiana version. 3...

Tommy Centola
Dec 22, 20221 min read


Stuffed French Toast
Let's focus on the first meal of the day this week. I like French Toast as much as pancakes and waffles. Since it's not my wife's...

Tommy Centola
Dec 19, 20221 min read
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