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Recipes continue on after death of Mrs. Leah
On June 1st. New Orleans lost a culinary legend. Leah Chase, of Dooky Chase’s restaurant, passed away at 96 years young. Chase, known as...

Tommy Centola
Jan 24, 20213 min read


Tiramisu
This is my all time favorite Italian dessert.I have been posting recipes since 2011. For some reason, I have never posted a tiramisu...

Tommy Centola
Jan 21, 20211 min read


Grilled Flank Steak with Coffee-Dijon Marinade
While I am not a big coffee drinker, I do like the flavor.This week, I want to share two recipes using coffee, one savory and one sweet....

Tommy Centola
Jan 18, 20211 min read


Enhance Father's Day steak with special sauce
Father’s Day is approaching. With summer in full swing, many families light up the grill to celebrate Father’s Day. Dad deserves a nice...

Tommy Centola
Jan 17, 20213 min read


Mini King Cakes from Marcelle Bienvenu
Since there is no such thing as too much King Cake during the carnival season, here is another take. From the queen of Southern Louisiana...

Tommy Centola
Jan 14, 20212 min read


Praline King Cake
Every year, I tend to recreate my easy king cake recipe. I do this due to the local grocery stores discontinuing the spread I use to mix...

Tommy Centola
Jan 11, 20212 min read


Dishes from restaurants of past
New Orleans is filled with many restaurants of different cuisines. To only talk about the current restaurants will leave out a great part...

Tommy Centola
Jan 10, 20213 min read


Chicken & Sausage Étouffée
In my new book,Creole & Cajun Comfort Food, I have recipes for Crawfish Étouffée (cover photo) and Chicken and Sausage Étouffée. They are...

Tommy Centola
Jan 7, 20212 min read


King Cake Scones
With the start of carnival two days away, I thought I would share with you a twist on a king cake. Scones are said to have originated in...

Tommy Centola
Jan 4, 20211 min read


Two sweet takes on blueberries
With the spring weather finally leveling out, fresh fruits are starting to hit stores and farmer’s markets. One of the more popular...

Tommy Centola
Jan 3, 20213 min read


Coconut Cream Pie
This is my third consecutive pie recipe. A pie is one of the most comforting desserts. To put an end to 2020, we all can use a little...

Tommy Centola
Dec 31, 20201 min read


Key Lime Pie
It's been a tough year for many. I want to leave you a couple of sweet recipes to put a good ending to 2020. This week, a couple of pie...

Tommy Centola
Dec 28, 20201 min read


Try using cracklins in kitchen
I currently have over 800 recipes on my website, with two new ones added every week. I don’t claim that they are all mine. I use a couple...

Tommy Centola
Dec 27, 20203 min read


Amaretto Chocolate Chip Pie
After such a large meal, who has room for dessert? Here is a dessert that will please many at the table. Have a Merry Christmas! 3 eggs...

Tommy Centola
Dec 24, 20201 min read


Feast of the Seven Fishes Dish 7: Oyster Pasta
I saved my favorite seafood for the last dish, oysters. It's a perfect time of the year for oysters as they near their peak. This is a...

Tommy Centola
Dec 21, 20202 min read


Whip up omelets with twist
Last time, I shared recipes for what is usually considered the last dish of the day, dessert. Today, I want to share dishes that are part...

Tommy Centola
Dec 20, 20203 min read


Feast of the Seven Fishes Dish 6: Shrimp-Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
Stuffed mushrooms are often found as an appetizer. By stuffing a portobello mushroom, this dish now becomes a nice entrée. I think you...

Tommy Centola
Dec 17, 20201 min read


Feast of the Seven Fishes Dish 5: Crab and Corn Soup
I always like to include a soup for my feast. This classic soup is a great addition to any dinner. It gives the diner a smaller but no...

Tommy Centola
Dec 14, 20201 min read


Made from scratch cakes better
A baker is something I will never claim to be. While I am capable of producing baked goods, I don’t have the mentality of a pastry chef....

Tommy Centola
Dec 13, 20203 min read


Feast of the Seven Fishes: Dish 4 Tuna au Poivre
Tuna is a great way to replace beef in an all seafood meal. Here is a classic steak preparation that is perfect for tuna. 4 tuna steaks...

Tommy Centola
Dec 10, 20201 min read
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