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Pasta Jambalaya from Mr. B's
Here is a recipe that has been copied at many restaurants. At Cannon's, we had our version of this dish. All others are just copies of...

Tommy Centola
Jul 16, 20201 min read


Garlic Chicken from Mr. B's
I often find that my post are seafood heavy. I know there are many of you who don't or can't eat seafood. This week, I am sharing two...

Tommy Centola
Jul 13, 20202 min read


Enjoying different Creole jambalayas
In my very first column, I introduced you to jambalaya. In my opinion, it is the easiest New Orleans dish to cook. Since you can add any...

Tommy Centola
Jul 12, 20203 min read


Stewed Okra and Tomatoes
Okra and tomatoes area classic combination. This side dish is a great way to showcase these two vegetables. For a fresher take on this...

Tommy Centola
Jul 9, 20201 min read


Roasted Okra and Peppers
I'm getting ready to head to the local Farmer's market. Every week, I walk among the booths to see the local bounty. Okra is often found...

Tommy Centola
Jul 6, 20201 min read


Cooler weather makes perfect time for soup
The weather has started to turn cool. It’s time to bring out your stockpots and make some soup. Soups are not only a great way to start a...

Tommy Centola
Jul 5, 20203 min read


Key Lime Cheesecake Tarts
I first discovered Key Limes on my first trip to Key West. Since then, I always make sure I have left room for a Key lime dessert. Here...

Tommy Centola
Jul 2, 20201 min read


Fresh Fruit with Minted Honey
The heat is starting to kick in here in Arkansas. the best way to end a summer meal is with a refreshing dessert. This week, I am sharing...

Tommy Centola
Jun 29, 20201 min read


Pesto Sauce from Cannon's Restaurant
This is one of my favorite sauces. You can toss it into spaghetti, top grilled meat, or mix it into reduced heavy cream to make a pesto...

Tommy Centola
Jun 25, 20201 min read


Lemon Sauce from Cannon's Restaurant
Time to reach into my collection for a couple of recipes from Cannon's restaurant. Today's is Lemon Sauce. It was used as an...

Tommy Centola
Jun 22, 20201 min read


Combining coffee. Desserts
Many people cannot go thru the day without of cup of coffee. Even on the hottest day of the year, people line up for their cup of Joe....

Tommy Centola
Jun 21, 20203 min read


Caramel Pie
If you're looking for an easy dessert to make ahead of time, this is a good one. It takes some time but the directions are simple....

Tommy Centola
Jun 18, 20201 min read


Strawberry Buttermilk Ice Cream
Time to feed our sweet tooth. There is nothing savory about this week's recipes. Both are intended for the end of one's meal, unless you...

Tommy Centola
Jun 15, 20201 min read


A trip down memory lane
Writing about Galatoire’s has me thinking about the last restaurant I worked in, Cannon’s. Now closed, Cannon’s was an American style...

Tommy Centola
Jun 14, 20203 min read


Sun-dried Tomato Remoulade From Stephen & Martin's and Cannon's
This is the remoulade sauce that was used at Cannon's Uptown. It was used as a salad dressing and dipping sauce. It's a delicious...

Tommy Centola
Jun 11, 20201 min read


White Remoulade Sauce from Stephen & Martin's
I was cleaning out my office the other day and ran across two remoulade sauce recipes from Stephen & Martin's. One is a white version of...

Tommy Centola
Jun 8, 20201 min read


Ladero Press
Visit Ladero Press to see Creole & Cajun Comfort Food Coming Soon. Like Ladero Press on Facebook. https://www.laderopress.com/coming-soon...

Tommy Centola
Jun 8, 20201 min read


Recreating the magic of Galatoire's
The French Quarter is not a place that I visited much while I lived in New Orleans. My main reason for a trip there was to eat at one of...

Tommy Centola
Jun 7, 20203 min read


Crawfish Dip with Fried Bow Tie Pasta
Here are two recipes in one. The fried bow tie pasta makes a great alternative to chips with any dip. Try them next time you make a dip....

Tommy Centola
Jun 4, 20201 min read


Spicy Crab Deviled Eggs
This week, I want to share with you two seafood appetizers. Today's contains crabmeat and Thursday's will be crawfish. They are both...

Tommy Centola
Jun 1, 20201 min read
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