Quesadillas are a quick versatile dish. Usually, it is cheese (and sometimes meats) in a tortilla and cooked. Here is a little Creole...

Here in Arkansas, it seems like there is a Mexican restaurant on every corner. So this week, I thought I would share some Cajun-Mexican...

One of the easiest ways to elevate a dish is to top it with crabmeat. In New Orleans, many dishes that are topped with crabmeat are given...

Here is a recipe from my hopefully soon to be published second cookbook. Stuffed mushrooms are on of my wife’s favorite appetizers. Most...

Saturday night at the Centola house meant my dad cooking hamburgers. This is a tradition that has been kept alive by myself and my...

As you have noticed by now, I love to cook and eat Andouille sausage. There is another Louisiana sausage that I love to use and eat,...

Who’s Your Mama, Are You Catholic, and Can You Make A Roux? is the title of Marcelle’s classic cookbook. This book should be part of...

This week, I am featuring two recipes from one of the authorities of Cajun Cooking, Marcelle Bienvenu. The first one is from her book,...

As you would expect, Easter is a big holiday in New Orleans. Being one of the largest percentage of Catholics in the city, around 36%,...

One of my favorite dessert flavors is Lemon. It helps refresh after a meal. How about a recipe for Lemon Squares? 1 3/4 cup All Purpose...

This week, I will help you satisfy your sweet tooth. These desserts are great for parties as well as a quick snack. 1/2 cup Margarine...

When most visitors to the city of New Orleans dine out, they tend to gravitate to the French Quarter. Some will venture to the Garden...

The most famous cold soup is Vichyssoise, which is a cold potato soup. This one is a little kicked-up. 2 tablespoons Butter 2 Leeks,...

As hot as it is, not many people eat soup. But there are soups that are served cold. I will share two of them with you this week. 2...

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It’s the meal that gets your motor running. In New Orleans, it is also the meal that...

Shrimp Boils, like crawfish boils, are often large family and friends affairs. But what do you do when you want to boil shrimp for a...

Shrimp are in season. One of the many things I miss about living in New Orleans, is driving to Westwego to buy fresh shrimp for tonight’s...

Now that you have had a delicious crawfish boil, now you are looking for ways to use up the leftover food. Any potatoes can be used for...

Cinnamon has some great medical benefits. It is loaded with antioxidants, has anti-inflammantory properties and helps lower blood sugar....

It’s really starting to get hot here in Arkansas. One of the best ways to cool off is be eating ice cream. This week, I will share with...