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Potato Soup
For some reason, I thought I had already shared this recipe with you. My niece was looking for a potato soup recipe. I knew she has my...

Tommy Centola
Oct 22, 20201 min read


Creole Onion Soup
The weather has started to get cool here in Arkansas. Time to dig through my soup recipes. Both recipes are from my first cookbook, You...

Tommy Centola
Oct 19, 20201 min read


Mushrooms make great meal replacement
There are numerous varieties of mushrooms. I could take up at least a quarter of a page listing all the different ones. Fortunately, they...

Tommy Centola
Oct 18, 20203 min read


Lemon Chicken with Capers and Pecans
This is a version of Chicken Piccata. The addition of pecans gives the version a Louisiana twist. It's a great twist on a classic. 1/4...

Tommy Centola
Oct 15, 20201 min read


Cane Vinegar and Honey Glazed Chicken
Chicken is a versatile protein. I never get tired of it. This week, I want to share a couple of yardbird recipes. This first one uses a...

Tommy Centola
Oct 12, 20201 min read


Seafood Stuffed Potatoes
Remember when there were restaurants that only served stuffed potatoes? Every location had a version of a seafood stuffed potato. In...

Tommy Centola
Oct 8, 20201 min read


Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Last week was two breads. This week, I am sharing two stuffed potato dishes. Today's recipe uses the beloved sweet potato. 3 pounds small...

Tommy Centola
Oct 5, 20201 min read


Artichokes feature Creole flavors
Artichokes are a classic Creole Italian ingredient. They were originally brought to America by the Italian immigrants, many who settled...

Tommy Centola
Oct 4, 20203 min read


Corn Bread
Corn bread is a popular side here in Arkansas. The main difference is the sweetness. Here, they serve a non-sweet version, In New...

Tommy Centola
Oct 1, 20201 min read


Butter Rolls
This week, I will be sharing two breads to accompany your meals. With the weather turning cooler, baking becomes a little more enjoyable....

Tommy Centola
Sep 28, 20201 min read


Incorporate oysters in kitchen
I have yet to meet a seafood I did not eat. When asked what is my favorite seafood, my answer is always oysters. My favorite way to eat...

Tommy Centola
Sep 27, 20203 min read


Praline Sauce
This is the praline sauce recipe from LeRuth's restaurant. It was used on top of ice cream with pecans for the praline ice cream. It is a...

Tommy Centola
Sep 24, 20201 min read


Butterscotch Sauce
This week, I am sharing two dessert sauces. Today's is butterscotch. It is an ingredient in the second recipe this week. What is the...

Tommy Centola
Sep 21, 20201 min read


Lighter recipes to try for healthier eating
The New Year is here and many people are trying to eat healthier. Lighter dishes and ingredients are often sought out. I often get asked...

Tommy Centola
Sep 21, 20203 min read


Duck Jambalaya
Here is a Creole-style jambalaya. With the fall months approaching, this is a great one pot dinner. It is especially great using wild...

Tommy Centola
Sep 17, 20201 min read


Duck Fettuccine
Duck! This week, I am featuring two duck recipes from the original Commander's Palace New Orleans cookbook. It was published in 1984....

Tommy Centola
Sep 14, 20201 min read


Cane Syrup Balsamic Glaze
Balsamic glaze is a reduction of balsamic vinegar and a sweetener. As I always like to use cane syrup wherever I can, I made a batch. I...

Tommy Centola
Sep 10, 20201 min read


Stromboli
Last week, I was playing with refrigerated pizza dough and made a couple of Stromboli's. A couple of people have asked me for a recipe....

Tommy Centola
Sep 7, 20201 min read


Recipes from Charity cookbook
anuary 28th will be the 42nd annual Chef’s Charity for Children. The proceeds from the charity benefits St. Michael’s Special School....

Tommy Centola
Sep 6, 20203 min read


Steen's Pecan Pie
I have always used light corn syrup when making pecan pie. Chef Frank Brigtsen uses dark corn syrup. I never thought to use cane syrup...

Tommy Centola
Sep 3, 20201 min read
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