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Mulate’s Stuffed Crabs
If your in New Orleans looking for some authentic Cajun food, a great place to stop is Mulate’s. Located on the corner of Julia and...

Tommy Centola
Feb 20, 20171 min read
Crawfish Stuffed Eggs
Here is a great appetizer for your Mardi Gras party. It is a great variation of a stuffed egg. 1 dozen Hard-Boiled Eggs 1 pound Crawfish...

Tommy Centola
Feb 13, 20171 min read
Galette de Rois ( Cake of Kings, French King Cake)
I was blessed with a mom who loved to cook and encouraged my family to cook. Whenever my family gets together, it is a feast. I am not...

Tommy Centola
Feb 9, 20172 min read
Chocolate Raspberry Napoleons
Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching. Here is a a great recipe for you and your valentine. 9 sheets Phyllo Dough Vegetable Cooking...

Tommy Centola
Feb 6, 20171 min read
Oysters Louisiane
I love oysters. They are my favorite seafood. Here is a recipe that combines two classic oyster dishes, Oysters Rockefeller and Oysters...

Tommy Centola
Feb 2, 20171 min read
Stuffed Eggplant Soup
It’s still cold here in Arkansas. Here is a play on one of my mom’s specialities, Stuffed Eggplant. 2 sticks Butter 6 cups Eggplant,...

Tommy Centola
Jan 30, 20171 min read
Smoked Salmon Cheesecake
This is a great appetizer for a dinner. There is no sugar in this savory cheesecake. 3 1/2 tablespoons softened Butter, in all 1/2 cup...

Tommy Centola
Jan 26, 20171 min read
Cheese-Stuffed Mushrooms
Time to take a break from entrées. This week, I will post two appetizers. Today’s recipe is great for a cocktail party. 16 large...

Tommy Centola
Jan 23, 20171 min read
Bronzed Lamb Chops
Lamb is meat that most people don’t like. It has a grassy taste to the meat. I, on the other hand, love lamb and eat it every chance I...

Tommy Centola
Jan 19, 20171 min read
Deep Fried Cajun Country Rabbit
I find that my recipes tend to stay with common main ingredients. So this week, I am going to change that up. 3 rabbits, skinned, dressed...

Tommy Centola
Jan 13, 20171 min read
Skillet Peach Cobbler
Here is a wonderful dessert made in a Cast Iron Skillet. 6 cups sliced fresh Peaches 2 1/4 cups Sugar, in all 1/4 cup Water 1 1/4 cups...

Tommy Centola
Jan 12, 20171 min read
Skillet Crawfish Cornbread
Most kitchens in the south contain at least one Cast Iron Skillet. Many people only cook with Cast Iron. This week I will feature a...

Tommy Centola
Jan 9, 20171 min read
Crawfish and Corn Bisque
Crawfish season is starting to get in the swing. I have been seeing pictures of boils since early December. Of course, packaged crawfish...

Tommy Centola
Jan 5, 20171 min read
Spiced Butternut Squash Soup
It is starting to get cold here in Arkansas. Time to start making soups. Here is a good one. 1 large Butternut Squash, about 3 pounds 1...

Tommy Centola
Dec 30, 20161 min read
Bacon Wrapped Oysters in Lemon Butter
This is a great dish for people who only eat Fried Oysters, which my wife is one of them. The addition of the bacon and lemon butter...

Tommy Centola
Dec 30, 20162 min read
Cajun Oyster Stew in Patty Shells
This is the best time of the year for Oysters. They start showing up everywhere. Of course, there is nothing like shucking an oyster and...

Tommy Centola
Dec 26, 20161 min read
Feast of the Seven Fishes Dish 7 Trout & Redfish Sauce Piquante
This is a very hearty dish to end out feast. This spicy dish is best served with a cold glass of Chardonnay. 6 to 8 Redfish filets, 6 to...

Tommy Centola
Dec 24, 20162 min read
Feast of the Seven Fishes Dish 6 Bourbon-Glazed Shrimp
This is a a great way to include alcohol flavoring in your cooking. The alcohol cooks out, leaving the bourbon flavor in the sauce. 2...

Tommy Centola
Dec 21, 20161 min read
Feast of the Seven Fishes Dish 5 Crawfish Cheesecake
This dish is a take on the great Crabmeat Cheesecake from the Palace Cafe. This savory cheesecake is not to be confused with the dessert...

Tommy Centola
Dec 19, 20162 min read
Feast of the Seven Fishes Dish 4 Cajun Seafood Stew
Most people make gumbos. This stew is not as thick as a gumbo, which makes it a great inclusion is a large feast like this. 1 tablespoon...

Tommy Centola
Dec 15, 20161 min read
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