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Mirliton-Stuffed Shrimp
I'm starting to see pictures of home-grown mirlitons on Facebook. I thought this week would be a great time to share a couple of new...

Tommy Centola
Oct 25, 20211 min read


Raffle
There is a raffle for a copy of a Personalized Autographed Hard Back Copy of my latest cookbook, Creole & Cajun Comfort Food. All...

Tommy Centola
Oct 25, 20211 min read


Recipe straight out of the bayou
To say that this year has been tough on restaurants would be an understatement. At one time or another, they had to close their doors to...

Tommy Centola
Oct 24, 20213 min read


Salted Caramel and Chocolate Bread Pudding
Caramel and chocolate is a sweet lover's delight. Here's that combination in a bread pudding. It may become you favorite bread pudding. 6...

Tommy Centola
Oct 21, 20211 min read


Toasted Coconut Tres Leches Bread Pudding
One of my favorite desserts is bread pudding. The variations are endless. How about a couple different ones this week? Let's go to the...

Tommy Centola
Oct 18, 20212 min read


Try catfish in the kitchen
August is National Catfish Month. Fried catfish is found on many menus here in Arkansas. Its mild flavor makes it a perfect fish for...

Tommy Centola
Oct 17, 20213 min read


Quick Oyster Soup
As the weather turns cooler, oysters start to get better. What better way to serve oysters than is a quickly made soup? Food of the Gods....

Tommy Centola
Oct 14, 20211 min read


White Bean and Sausage Soup
The first cold front has hit Arkansas. It's starting to be soup weather. How about a couple of new soup recipes this week? 1/2 pound...

Tommy Centola
Oct 11, 20211 min read


Celebrating like it's a birthday
August is a busy time for families. With school getting ready to start, students and parents are preparing for the year. This year, no...

Tommy Centola
Oct 10, 20213 min read


Pork Fricassee
Here's a take on Chicken Fricassee. I think you'll agree it's just as good. It's a delicious way to cook pork. 6 (8-ounce) boneless pork...

Tommy Centola
Oct 7, 20211 min read


Cochon De Lait-Style Slow Roasted Pork Leg
It has been a while since I have featured pork as my protein of choice. Time to remedy that. This week, here are two pork recipes that...

Tommy Centola
Oct 4, 20211 min read


Focusing on cooking with lamb
Produce is not the only product you can find at the Searcy Farmers’ Market. Among the items you can find are various sweets, jellies,...

Tommy Centola
Oct 3, 20213 min read


Louisiana Potato Salad
Here's a potato recipe that uses a product not often seen outside of the Gulf coast, dried shrimp. They add some texture to this potato...

Tommy Centola
Sep 30, 20211 min read


Cheesy Dauphinois Potatoes
Potatoes are my favorite vegetable. They are also one of the most versatile. How about I share two potato recipes that go great with any...

Tommy Centola
Sep 27, 20211 min read


Using freshest vegetables around
Saturday mornings have always been one of my favorite times of the week. As a child, I could always be found in front of the television...

Tommy Centola
Sep 26, 20213 min read


Sweet Potato Boudin Hash
One of my favorite breakfast dishes is Corned Beef Hash. So, when I stumbled across this recipe, I was intrigued. After a little tweaking...

Tommy Centola
Sep 23, 20211 min read


Couche Couche with Andouille
It has been said many times over, Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. So instead of a bagel and cup of coffee, this week I'm...

Tommy Centola
Sep 20, 20211 min read


Frozen crawfish work too
The 2020 crawfish season has come and gone. If you have some leftover crawfish tails, you're a lucky person. You can, however, make some...

Tommy Centola
Sep 19, 20213 min read


Creole Shrimp Dip
Here is an appetizer that will add a little fanciness to your meal. It's a simple dish that looks like it belongs at a fancy gathering...

Tommy Centola
Sep 16, 20211 min read


Prosciutto-Wrapped Stuffed Shrimp
Shrimp is the most eaten seafood in America. With it's versatility, it's no wonder why it's so popular. This week, I am sharing two...

Tommy Centola
Sep 13, 20211 min read
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