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Try some new sides for holiday dinner
Planning has already begun. Menus are being discussed. What are we serving for Thanksgiving this year? In my family, we are very...

Tommy Centola
Dec 12, 20213 min read


Chocolate-Bourbon Pecan Tart
Can't decide between a chocolate or pecan pie? Here's a combination that will please both camps. 1 1/4 cups plus 6 tablespoons...

Tommy Centola
Dec 9, 20212 min read


Chocolate-Blood Orange Pots de Créme
Looking for some new desserts this holiday season? This week, I'm sharing two chocolate based dishes. They are sure to satisfy your sweet...

Tommy Centola
Dec 6, 20211 min read


Try something different for the star of Thanksgiving
It’s time to start thinking about the big Thanksgiving meal. Looking over my previous Thanksgiving articles, I have shared with you side...

Tommy Centola
Dec 5, 20213 min read


Tasso and Sausage Gumbo
Here's a twist on gumbo. Most gumbo have either seafood or chicken. This one contains neither. It's a great variation of gumbo. 3...

Tommy Centola
Dec 2, 20211 min read


Bisque of Curried Pumpkin, Crawfish and Corn
The cold weather is upon us. time to pull out the soup recipes. This wee, I'll share a bisque and a gumbo. 1/2 cup olive oil 2 cups...

Tommy Centola
Nov 29, 20211 min read


Stews comforting dish
Coming from a large family, dinners were often inexpensive. That does not mean that they were not delicious. My mother was one of the...

Tommy Centola
Nov 28, 20213 min read


Pecan-Crusted Grouper
If you have been following me, you know of my love for grouper. It is, by far, my favorite fish to eat. Since it's so versatile, here...

Tommy Centola
Nov 25, 20211 min read


Peppered Pork Tenderloin and Citrus Pecan Chutney
It's pecan season. I know that they will show up for the holidays in desserts. This week, I want to share with you two dishes that uses...

Tommy Centola
Nov 22, 20211 min read


Host a smaller game day experience
Football season is underway. Unfortunately, this season has been a challenge. One of the best reasons to attend a football game is...

Tommy Centola
Nov 21, 20213 min read


Hasselback Sweet Potatoes
Here is a fancy looking way to serve individual sweet potatoes. It's not a difficult dish to prepare. It will wow your dinner guest. 4...

Tommy Centola
Nov 18, 20211 min read


Fennel and Orange Salad
Thanksgiving is quickly approaching. I thought this week I would share 2 side dishes that would be a new addition to your holiday table....

Tommy Centola
Nov 15, 20211 min read


Lemon squares, pecan pie that are superior
t has been awhile since I have shared with y’all an entire column dedicated to sweets. With everything going on around us, I figured that...

Tommy Centola
Nov 14, 20213 min read


Oysters Rockefeller Crostini
Here's a twist on a classic. This recipe is perfect for cocktail parties. It's also great as finger food as you open Christmas presents,...

Tommy Centola
Nov 11, 20211 min read


Crawfish Fritters
The holiday season is quickly approaching. In my family, appetizer always play a big part of our get togethers. This week, here are two...

Tommy Centola
Nov 8, 20212 min read


Exploring the Muffuletta
New Orleans is known for two types of sandwiches, the PoBoy and Muffuletta. While the PoBoy has many different fillings, the muffuletta...

Tommy Centola
Nov 7, 20213 min read


Muffuletta Flatbread
The flavors of a muffuletta has been enjoyed in many ways. Here's a way to get all the wonderful flavors of a muffuletta without all of...

Tommy Centola
Nov 4, 20211 min read


Shrimp, Spinach and Artichoke Flatbread
Flatbreads have been making there way onto restaurant menus. This pizza type dish is a great way to share a tasty morsel before your...

Tommy Centola
Nov 1, 20211 min read


Side dishes from Brigtsen's restaurant
Chef’s are a resilient bunch. The only thing that is consistent in the restaurant business is the inconsistency. No two days are the...

Tommy Centola
Oct 31, 20213 min read


Mirliton Pie
Here's a different take on mirlitons. Usually found in a savory dish, here is a dessert pie. Add this recipe to your traditional...

Tommy Centola
Oct 28, 20211 min read
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