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If you want to experience courtyard dining in New Orleans, head to the French Quarter. In my opinion, the Court of Two Sisters does...

Tommy Centola
Feb 19, 20233 min read


Oysters with Lemon-Cilantro Mignonette
In my opinion, the best way to cook an oyster is to not cook them at all. There is nothing like eating a raw oyster seconds after you...

Tommy Centola
Feb 16, 20231 min read


Oyster Pasta
Before the weather starts getting too warm, how about a couple of oyster recipes. Got to eat as many as you can before they start to turn...

Tommy Centola
Feb 13, 20231 min read


Make breakfast a treat
Breakfast or brunch in New Orleans restaurants can be a real treat. More often than not, there is no need for lunch after one of these...

Tommy Centola
Feb 12, 20233 min read


Andouille-Stuffed Pork Shoulder with Creole Mustard Sauce.
I love to use andouille as a stuffing, especially with pork. Here, I'm using a pork shoulder instead of my traditional pork chop. 1...

Tommy Centola
Feb 9, 20232 min read


Jambalaya-Stuffed Bell Peppers
In Louisiana, we love to stuff our dishes. This week, I'm sharing two stuffed dishes 8 medium assorted bell peppers (about 3 pounds) 3...

Tommy Centola
Feb 6, 20232 min read


Two dishes with shrimp twist
Shrimp season started at the beginning of April. Although shrimp are available all year-round, there is nothing like getting fresh shrimp...

Tommy Centola
Feb 5, 20233 min read


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
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