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Hot Crawfish & Bacon Spinach Salad
Since fresh crawfish are only availble for a few months, we may as well explore as many recipes as possible. 1 pound package crawfish...
Tommy Centola
Mar 101 min read
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Mirliton Slaw
Here's a twist on cole slaw. The crunchness of the fresh mirlitons, radishes and carrots really makes this dish. 1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon...
Tommy Centola
Oct 17, 20241 min read
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Sweet & Sour Celery Seed Dressing
Chef Warren started his career developing salad dressings for Seven Seas. 3 tablespoons Catsup 2 tablespoons White Vinegar 1 tablespoon...
Tommy Centola
Sep 26, 20241 min read
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Russian Dressing
This week, I am sharing a couple of salad dressings from, in my opioion, the greatest chef ever, Warren Leruth. 2/3 cup mayonnaise 1/3...
Tommy Centola
Sep 23, 20241 min read
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Green Goddess Dressing
Before Chef Warren opened his first restaurant in Sherman Texas, he works in various research kitchens. He developed the Seven Seas line...
Tommy Centola
Aug 15, 20241 min read
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French Dressing Belle Rives
Looking through my cookbooks the other day, I stumbled across LeRuth's Front Door Back Door Cookbook. I found a couple of salad dressings...
Tommy Centola
Aug 12, 20241 min read
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Shredded Chicken Noodle Bowl
This week, we are headed to the yard for our focus ingredient. Here are a couple of rotisserie chicken recipes that are great for lunch....
Tommy Centola
Jul 8, 20241 min read
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Crawfish Pasta Salad
Before the season ends, I thought I would share two more crawfish. This first one is great for a backyard cookout. 1 large red onion 1...
Tommy Centola
Apr 29, 20241 min read
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Shrimp, Artichoke, and Barley Salad
Here's a salad that I know my mom would have enjoyed. She love shrimp and artichoke. 1 cup lemon juice, divided 1/2 cup diced yellow bell...
Tommy Centola
Mar 21, 20242 min read
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Deviled Potato Salad
Here is a cross between a popular appetizer and side dish. What's not to like when you mix deviled eggs and potato salad. 3 pounds small...
Tommy Centola
Nov 2, 20231 min read
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Corn and Shrimp Salad
With the holidays coming up, I thought I would share a couple of different sides for the big meals. The first one is served warm. 8-ounce...
Tommy Centola
Oct 30, 20232 min read
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Satsuma and Shrimp Salad
In the movie Forrest Gump, Bubba Blue told Forrest of all the ways that shrimp could be prepared. I wonder if this weeks recipes were...
Tommy Centola
Sep 11, 20231 min read
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Muffuletta Panzanella Salad
Whenever I think about a muffuletta salad, I picture the insides of the sandwich on top of lettuce. I have never considered the bread...
Tommy Centola
Aug 24, 20231 min read
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Buttermilk Mustard Potato Salad
This week, I want to showcase a couple of salads. Today is another spin on potato salad. 2 pounds red potatoes 2 teaspoons kosher salt,...
Tommy Centola
Aug 21, 20231 min read
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Marinated Tomatoes
Are you looking to take your recipes to the next level? This week, I'm sharing two recipes that will do just that. 1/2 cup extra-virgin...
Tommy Centola
Aug 14, 20231 min read
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Crabmeat and Avocado Salad
It's crab season. Since crab is so versatile, this week I will share both a cold and warm application. 3 large Creole tomatoes, halved 3...
Tommy Centola
Aug 7, 20231 min read
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Black and Blue Fruit Salad
It's berry season. Blue and black berries are plentiful. Here's a couple of recipes for those fresh picked treats. 2 cups fresh...
Tommy Centola
Jul 24, 20231 min read
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Spicy Vinaigrette
Vinaigrettes were know as French dressing in the 19th century. Today it closely resembles Italian Dressing. Here's a kicked-up version....
Tommy Centola
Jul 6, 20231 min read
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Lemon-Parmesan Dressing
We are deep in the heat of summer. Many people turn to lighter dishes, such as salads. This week, I have a couple of different salad...
Tommy Centola
Jul 3, 20231 min read
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Accordion-Style Creole Tomatoes au Gratin
If this were a potato it would be referred to as Hasselback. The slicing of the tomato allows it to cook more inside. 6 medium-sized...
Tommy Centola
May 11, 20231 min read
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