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Celebrating special occasions with food
October is a special month for me. The 20th is the day of my wedding anniversary. To celebrate, my wife and I are usually on a cruise....

Tommy Centola
Jul 31, 20223 min read


Hurricane Frozen Cups
Time to the this childhood treat and make it an adult favorite. It won't freeze as hard as our mom's did because of the rum. It's still...

Tommy Centola
Jul 28, 20221 min read


Watermelon Mint Frozen Cups
Growing up in the 60's and 70's, I know most moms made their children frozen cups for the summer. It was a simple but welcomed treat on...

Tommy Centola
Jul 25, 20221 min read


Comfort food that incorporates different types of sausage
Walk through the meat department of any grocery store and you will find numerous brands of sausage. From Smoked and Kielbasa to Brats and...

Tommy Centola
Jul 24, 20223 min read


Pimento Cheese Sausage Balls
One of my favorite childhood food memories was trying Sausage Balls for the first time. I had never tasted anything like it. Imagine my...

Tommy Centola
Jul 21, 20221 min read


Shrimp Gravy with Sausage
Sausage is a very versatile ingredient. This week, I'm featuring a couple of dishes containing sausage. They are perfect for brunch, but...

Tommy Centola
Jul 18, 20222 min read


Incorporate local honey in the kitchen
There are numerous sweeteners on grocery market stores these days. My favorite is Steen’s Cane Syrup. Part of the reason is that it’s a...

Tommy Centola
Jul 17, 20223 min read


Chocolate Meringue Pie
Chocolate is a universal comfort food. I have not run into many people who dislike chocolate. Here's a dessert that will sure to please...

Tommy Centola
Jul 14, 20221 min read


Blueberry Spoon Bread
With all this heat, I thought I would share you something sweet this week. This first recipe can be used as either a dessert or a...

Tommy Centola
Jul 11, 20221 min read


Game day snacks for the win
Football season is here! Whether you are tailgating or just watching on television, you never want to be without your Game Day Snacks. I...

Tommy Centola
Jul 10, 20223 min read


Beef Kebabs
These Beef Kebabs are a perfect pair with the grilled vegetables. They are especially great for picky eaters that don't like meats mixed...

Tommy Centola
Jul 7, 20221 min read


Grilled Vegetables
Summertime is prime grilling time. Kebabs aren't as popular as they used to be. Let's remedy that with my two recipes this week. 1 pound...

Tommy Centola
Jul 4, 20221 min read


Putting a twist on tomatoes
My regular readers know of my love for the Main Street Searcy Farmer’s Market. Every Saturday morning, the freshest produce to be found...

Tommy Centola
Jul 3, 20223 min read


Pesto Potato Salad
Pesto is one of my favorite condiments. I like adding it to sauces or even just tossing it with plain pasta. I highly recommend that you...

Tommy Centola
Jun 30, 20221 min read


Muffuletta Potato Salad
I'm sure that many are planning their 4th of July menus. Since many will have cookout's, I thought I would share a couple of Potato Salad...

Tommy Centola
Jun 27, 20221 min read


Try easy, budget friendly meals
With school underway, parents are looking for quick and easy dishes to cook. Not only quick and easy, but also budget friendly. These...

Tommy Centola
Jun 26, 20223 min read


Meatball PoBoy
Here is my favorite non-seafood PoBoy. My favorite variation of this is the Italian Combo, meatballs and Italian sausage ate R&O's in...

Tommy Centola
Jun 23, 20221 min read


BBQ Shrimp PoBoy
Let's talk about one of New Orleans famous sandwiches, the PoBoy. I'll be sharing two non-fried recipes this week. Today's features BBQ...

Tommy Centola
Jun 20, 20221 min read


Celebrating with some favorite recipes
Time flies when you’re having fun. Today marks another milestone. This is my 200th article with the Daily Citizen. Never in my wildest...

Tommy Centola
Jun 19, 20223 min read


Crawfish-Stuffed Chicken
Chicken is often looked at as less than gourmet. Here's a dish that helps to change that perception. Impress your family and friends with...

Tommy Centola
Jun 16, 20221 min read
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