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Cajun Crawfish Rice
I hope everyone had a Happy Easter. This week, I am sharing two recipes from the Jazz Fest Article of Louisiana Cookin Magazine April...

Tommy Centola
Apr 12, 20201 min read


Old Tyme Cajun Cornbread Casserole
Everyone is spending more family time these days. This makes me think about some comfort food dishes from my childhood. Casseroles were...

Tommy Centola
Apr 9, 20202 min read


Ooey Gooey Toasty Louisiana Crawfish Bread from Frank Davis
With all the craziness going on, I thought I would share some comfort food recipes from Frank Davis. Both will have crawfish, since we...

Tommy Centola
Apr 6, 20202 min read


Recipes with Arkansas roots Cajun Flair
While doing this research, the Southern Food & Beverage Museum was looking for help with their Gallery of the South: States of Taste. I...

Tommy Centola
Apr 5, 20203 min read


Dip for Seafood from Marcelle Bienvenu
Here is a great dip for any boiled seafood. It is a little more involved than the combo of Ketchup and mayo that my wife uses. 2 cups...

Tommy Centola
Apr 2, 20201 min read


Shrimp and Rice Salad from Marcelle Bienvenu
With all this craziness going on, we are not allowed to get together in a large group to celebrate spring. When we do, there will be...

Tommy Centola
Mar 30, 20201 min read


Try Shrimp a few different ways
Unfortunately, finding fresh shrimp here in North Central Arkansas is hard. The good news is that shrimp freezes easy and with good...

Tommy Centola
Mar 29, 20203 min read


Chocolate Caramel Mousse from Chef Nick Rabalais
Chef Nick was the executive chef at the Fairmont Hotel, where the Chefs' Charity was held. He was able to share his recipes at the event...

Tommy Centola
Mar 26, 20201 min read


Pecan Breaded Fried Banana's with Vanilla Ice Cream from Nick Rabalais
With all the craziness going on, I figured we need a little sweetness in our life. This week, I am sharing two dessert recipes honoring...

Tommy Centola
Mar 23, 20201 min read
Three kinds of Homemade Ice Cream
Walking thru the store the other day, I noticed that an ice cream machine was at a clearance price. I think that is a bit premature since...

Tommy Centola
Mar 22, 20203 min read


Rum Ramsey from the Bon Ton Cafe
The Rum Ramsey drink was invented at the Bon Ton Cafe. This may or may not be the exact recipe. If not, it is a great copycat. 1 3/4...

Tommy Centola
Mar 19, 20201 min read


Bon Ton Cafe Bread Pudding
I had to include a recipe for their most popular dessert, Bread Pudding. It's a great way to end any meal. Farewell Bon Ton Cafe! 1 loaf...

Tommy Centola
Mar 16, 20201 min read


Eggplant Shrimp and Crabmeat Étouffée from the Bon Ton Cafe
This dish from the Bon Ton Cafe is one of their popular ones. While you could get Shrimp Étouffée at the Bon Ton, the addition of...

Tommy Centola
Mar 12, 20201 min read


Crabmeat Imperial from the Bon Ton Cafe
The original Cajun restaurant in New Orleans, the Bon Ton Cafe, has closed it's doors. Their last day was Friday March 6. The owners,...

Tommy Centola
Mar 9, 20201 min read
Light Entrees work for Summer Days
The temperatures outside are constantly around the 100℉ mark. Many people don’t want to turn on the ovens and stoves. While it is easy to...

Tommy Centola
Mar 8, 20203 min read


Ponzu Dipping Sauce
Ponzu is a Japanese citrus-based sauce. You can buy bottles of it at your local store. This recipe is a dipping sauce great with fried...

Tommy Centola
Mar 5, 20201 min read


Steen's Cane Syrup Vinaigrette
I thought I would change things up this week by sharing a Vinaigrette recipe and a Dipping Sauce Recipe. Today's recipe is from Chef Cory...

Tommy Centola
Mar 2, 20201 min read
Playing around with versatile Rice
Rice is a way of life for many here in Arkansas. Though cotton is the main commodity crop, many farms in the Delta grow rice, making...

Tommy Centola
Mar 1, 20203 min read


Cajun Meat Loaf from Paul Prudhomme
Here is a dish that has probably been made in every kitchen. Of course, this dish includes one of Chef Paul’s Seasoning Blends. You can...

Tommy Centola
Mar 1, 20202 min read


Crawfish Soup
The low temperatures this week in Arkansas have been in the low to mid 20's. Here is a soup that is quickly made and packed with flavor....

Tommy Centola
Feb 27, 20201 min read
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