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Delicate, treasured recipes for loved ones.
Often you see the question, if you could eat a meal with anyone living or dead, who would it be? You usually have 3 to 4 people who you...

Tommy Centola
Sep 7, 20253 min read


Baked Chicken Drumettes
I'm a big fan of chicken wings. I find that drumettes are a cleaner to eat than wings. 3 pounds chicken drumettes 1/3 cup olive oil 1 1/2...

Tommy Centola
Sep 4, 20251 min read


Baby Back Ribs
It's that time of the year again, Tailgating season. Here's a couple of recipes for your next event. 1 rack baby back ribs Creole...

Tommy Centola
Sep 1, 20251 min read


Not so typical holiday cookies
Cookie exchanges are a wonderful part of Christmas. This is a gift from the heart. When invited, I always try to find cookies that are...

Tommy Centola
Aug 31, 20253 min read


Cane-Marinated Chicken Kebobs
As we approach labor day, here's a dish for your cookout. 2 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs Cane Marinade (See Monday) 8...

Tommy Centola
Aug 28, 20252 min read


Cane Marinade
You will need this recipe for Thursday's. This marinade is also good for pork. 5 garlic cloves, minced 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/3 cup...

Tommy Centola
Aug 25, 20251 min read


New different desserts for holidays
I tend to make more desserts during the holidays. I also eat more desserts during that time. While I usually bring the same savory dishes...

Tommy Centola
Aug 24, 20253 min read


Chicken Salad Remoulade Croissants
Remoulade sauce is not just for shrimp. It makes a great dipping sauce. Here's a different protein to showcase. 3 pounds boneless...

Tommy Centola
Aug 21, 20251 min read


Toasted Hot Bacon, Cheese, Basil & Tomato Sandwich
This week, i want to feature a couple of sandwiches. 2 ripe tomatoes Salt and pepper, to taste 1/2 pound thick sliced bacon, cooked 8...

Tommy Centola
Aug 18, 20251 min read


Breakfast from bayou country
t has been said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. While I always have something to eat in the morning, rarely do I...

Tommy Centola
Aug 17, 20253 min read


Swordfish Steak au Poivre
If you're looking for a light dish from the grill, here's a good one. It also works great with tuna. 4 tablespoons multicolored...

Tommy Centola
Aug 14, 20251 min read


Citrus Rum Sauce
Two recipes for one dish this week. Here's the sauce. 1 cup dry white wine 1/2 cup vegetable stock 4 tablespoons dark rum 4 tabespoons...

Tommy Centola
Aug 11, 20251 min read


Don't pass up mirlitons
Most people pass by mirlitons not knowing just how delicious they are. Here in Arkansas, they aren’t called mirlitons. They are in your...

Tommy Centola
Aug 10, 20253 min read


Blueberry Spinach Salad
Salads don't have to be made with lettuce. Spinach and basil leaves make a tasty salad. 2 generous handfuls of baby spinach Blueberry...

Tommy Centola
Aug 7, 20251 min read


Carrot-Ginger Salad
This week, I am featuring two side salads that will dress up any meal. 1 cup baby carrots 2 tablespoons chopped ginger 2 tablespoons soy...

Tommy Centola
Aug 4, 20251 min read


Dishes bursting with oyster flavor
As the weather starts to cool, oysters start to taste better. It has been said not to eat oysters in the months without R in them. Years...

Tommy Centola
Aug 3, 20253 min read


Peggy's Shrimp and Grits
There are so many ways to make Shrimp and Grits. This is my most recent version. My wife liked it so much, she allowed me to name it...

Tommy Centola
Jul 31, 20251 min read


Chicken Enchiladas
Here's a couple of dishes that I have been playing around with in my kitchen . 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, small diced 1...

Tommy Centola
Jul 28, 20251 min read


Perfect recipes for any gathering
With today being Halloween, we start to kick off the holiday season. Before you know it, Thanksgiving and Christmas will be here. This is...

Tommy Centola
Jul 27, 20253 min read


Pickled Okra Crab Salad
Here's a cool appetizer for these hot summer months. 1/4 cup thiny sliced green onion 1/4 cup chopped Spicy Pickled Okra (See Monday's...

Tommy Centola
Jul 24, 20251 min read
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