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Shrimp and Crabmeat Enchiladas
I posted this picture to my Facebook page last week. Numerous people asked me for the recipe. Here it is. Seafood Enchiladas 1 medium...

Tommy Centola
Aug 5, 20191 min read
Poaching eggs not as hard as it seems
It has been said that the most important meal of the day is breakfast. Eggs are often a main focus of this meal. Poached Eggs are the...

Tommy Centola
Aug 4, 20193 min read


Trout Eugene from the Caribbean Room
This is the second dish this week that has trout topped with crabmeat. This one also has shrimp along with a New Orleans style Bordelaise...

Tommy Centola
Aug 1, 20191 min read


Supreme of Trout with Crabmeat Sauce from Masson’s Restaurant
This week is Shark week. Since sharks eat other fish, I am featuring two trout dishes. These two trout dishes are from restaurants which...

Tommy Centola
Jul 29, 20191 min read
Soup to warm up your soul
Winter is upon us. Time to start cooking dishes that warm your body and soul. My wife has already started to ask me when am I going to...

Tommy Centola
Jul 28, 20193 min read


Basil Pesto Mayonnaise from Gunther Preuss
I love Pesto. It is great on its own. and as an ingredient in sauces. Here, Chef Preuss adds the main Pesto flavors to mayonnaise. 1/2...

Tommy Centola
Jul 25, 20191 min read


Fresh Dill Mayonnaise from Gunther Preuss
These days, everyone is adding different flavors to everyday items, ie. Chipotle Ranch Dressing. This week, I found 2 examples of...

Tommy Centola
Jul 22, 20191 min read
Add dishes to New Year’s traditions
New Year’s Day is full of traditions and superstitions. Most people make resolutions to improve their life, many which are not kept. Of...

Tommy Centola
Jul 21, 20193 min read


Pasta St. Charles from the Palace Cafe
Here is my introduction to Pasta St. Charles. Pasta St. Charles appears frequently as a lunch special. St. Charles Avenue is the tree...

Tommy Centola
Jul 18, 20191 min read


Crabmeat au Gratin from Palace Cafe
I just finished writing an article on Dickie Brennan, highlighting recipes from the Palace Cafe. This week, I will share with you tow of...

Tommy Centola
Jul 15, 20191 min read
Multicourse Feast regaining popularity
New Orleans has a holiday tradition that dates back to the early 1800’s, the Reveillon (REV-ee-on) Dinner. The word “reveillon” means...

Tommy Centola
Jul 14, 20193 min read


Summer Rice Salad
I have a friend who recently challenged me. She is lactose intolerant and says that most of my food contains dairy. Here is a dish with...

Tommy Centola
Jul 11, 20191 min read


Mixed Berry Crisp
This week, I am sharing two recipes that work well with grilled foods. The first on is a dessert and the second is a side dish. 2 3/4...

Tommy Centola
Jul 8, 20191 min read
Don’t forget your Christmas Appetizers
Every family has their Christmas traditions. Of course, one of the many Centola family traditions involves food, specifically appetizers....

Tommy Centola
Jul 7, 20193 min read


No-Cook Ice Cream
When it is hot, not many people want to stand in front of a stove, even to make ice cream. Here is a no-cook recipe. 2 (14-ounce) cans...

Tommy Centola
Jul 4, 20191 min read


Cappuccino Ice Cream
We are now in July and the heat is getting bad. Time to make some ice cream to cool things off. 6 Egg Yolks 1/2 cup Sugar 3 tablespoons...

Tommy Centola
Jul 1, 20191 min read
Plan Christmas cookies in advance
Christmas time is quickly approaching. The hustle and bustle of the season is to be enjoyed by all. It is most people’s favorite time of...

Tommy Centola
Jun 30, 20193 min read


Sticky Chicken
I really love chicken cooked on the grill. More often than not, if I am turning on the grill, chicken will be on it. Here is a great dish...

Tommy Centola
Jun 27, 20191 min read


Sun-dried Tomato Grilled Shrimp
As hot as it is, many people are taking to their grills. So here comes two recipes for the grill. The first one involves Shrimp and the...

Tommy Centola
Jun 24, 20191 min read
Making most of Leftovers
It’s after Thanksgiving. Black Friday shopping has been done. What to cook for dinner. Hopefully, you have turkey leftover from the big...

Tommy Centola
Jun 23, 20193 min read
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