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Feast of the Seven Fishes 2nd Dish Frog Legs Abigail
I have always loved frog legs. It seems that my dog, Abigail, likes them too. She is always searching the yard looking for frogs. When...

Tommy Centola
Dec 5, 20111 min read


Feast of the Seven Fishes Dish 1 Crabmeat Ravigote
This dish, along with Shrimp Remoulade, is the two most popular cold appetizers in New Orleans. These dishes was originally created to...

Tommy Centola
Dec 1, 20111 min read


Feast of the Seven Fishes
Over the next few weeks, I will be posting recipes to be used for the Feast of the Seven Fish. This feast is celebrated on CHRISTmas Eve....

Tommy Centola
Nov 30, 20111 min read


Beignets
To go to New Orleans and not eat Beignets is like not going to New Orleans at all. Beignets are New Orleans version of donuts. Café Du...

Tommy Centola
Nov 28, 20112 min read


Happy Thanksgiving
Today is a day for reflection. There are too many things that I am thankful for. I am thankful for my wonderful wife Peggy and our...

Tommy Centola
Nov 24, 20111 min read


Brie en Croute
I could not think of a better recipe to end my Thanksgiving recipes. This is one that is near and dear to my heart. This dish is in...

Tommy Centola
Nov 21, 20111 min read


Chocolate Pecan Pie
A little twist on a classic Thanksgiving dessert The first time I tried to make this was a few years ago. It was Christmastime and the...

Tommy Centola
Nov 17, 20111 min read


Sweet Potato Casserole
This is a great side dish for Thanksgiving. Louisiana is the third largest grower of sweet potatoes. Sweet potatoes are really starting...

Tommy Centola
Nov 14, 20111 min read


Oyster Dressing
To continue on my Holiday theme, he is my Oyster Dressing recipe. This is the perfect holiday side dish. Oysters are at their best around...

Tommy Centola
Nov 10, 20111 min read


Cajun Fried Turkey
The holidays are almost upon us. So I thought I would share a common Cajun Holiday Dish, Cajun Fried Turkey Cajun Fried Turkey is a...

Tommy Centola
Nov 7, 20111 min read
End of Vacation
Sorry I missed some post. I was on a cruise and did not connect to the internet. I had a great turnout at my first book signing on 10/29...

Tommy Centola
Nov 6, 20111 min read
Book promotion/Vacation
Just arrived in New Orleans. I have a busy weekend before I board a cruise to Mexico on Monday. Friday morning after 10, I will be on the...

Tommy Centola
Oct 27, 20111 min read


Shrimp Fra Diavolo
Fra Diavolo is Italian for Brother Devil. This is a dish that you are not likely to find in Italy. It is an Italian-American creation....

Tommy Centola
Oct 20, 20111 min read


Veal Saltimbocca
Saltimbocca literally means jump in the mouth. As good as this dish is, it will seem like it is jumping into your mouth. This is another...

Tommy Centola
Oct 17, 20111 min read


Pecan Torte from Christian’s Restaurant
I was looking for a recipe for my sweet tooth. We are in the middle of pecan season. I found this recipe for Pecan Tortes in the Chef’s...

Tommy Centola
Oct 10, 20111 min read


Shrimp and Corn Chowder
Since it will be getting cool soon, I thought a soup would be a good recipe to post. This hearty soup is great on those cold winter days....

Tommy Centola
Oct 6, 20111 min read


LeRuth’s Broken Shrimp Jambalaya
This recipe is one that you would never find on the menu at LeRuth’s. This was one of the many dishes that were served to the staff...

Tommy Centola
Oct 3, 20111 min read


Shrimp Madeleine from Christian’s Restaurant
This recipe was one of the entrees on Christian’s menu. This recipe is to serve 8 appetizers or 4 entrees. Just be careful when you flame...

Tommy Centola
Sep 29, 20111 min read


Shrimp Rehoboth
September 23 is the first day of Fall. However in New Orleans, we look at things differently. The season change is from Crab season to...

Tommy Centola
Sep 26, 20111 min read


Artichoke and Crabmeat Beignets from Larry and Lee Leruth.
This recipe is from the sons of Warren Leruth. They bought the restaurant from their father in the early eighties. This recipe is part of...

Tommy Centola
Sep 22, 20111 min read
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