Blog

Tommy Centola

May 22 min read

Crawfish Meatballs and Spaghetti

If you're looking to cut down on red meat, here's a great Italian dish using crawfish. It's a good thing you can find crawfish tails...

32 views0 comments

Tommy Centola

Apr 291 min read

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...

46 views0 comments

Tommy Centola

May 10, 20221 min read

Small Kitchen

If you have a small kitchen, here are the essentials that chef's suggest you have. https://www.rent.com/blog/home-chef-essentials-the-exp...

20 views0 comments

Tommy Centola

Sep 19, 20213 min read

Frozen crawfish work too

The 2020 crawfish season has come and gone. If you have some leftover crawfish tails, you're a lucky person. You can, however, make some...

82 views0 comments

Tommy Centola

Jul 15, 20211 min read

Roast Beef PoBoys with Debris

I have many of fond memories for Roast Beef PoBoys. They were served every Friday, except during lent, for lunch in high school. Served...

90 views0 comments

Tommy Centola

May 13, 20211 min read

Andouille in Creole Mustard Sauce

Here is a quick appetizer that uses three of my favorite ingredients, andouille, heavy cream and Creole mustard. And they are the only...

105 views0 comments

Tommy Centola

Apr 15, 20211 min read

Smoked Chicken and Andouille Gumbo

Chicken and sausage gumbo in known as Gumbo Ya Ya. This name was coined by the late chef Paul Prudhomme. He said that this gumbo is so...

156 views0 comments

Tommy Centola

Apr 12, 20211 min read

Cajun Style White Bean Soup

This week, I want to share with you two soup recipes from my new cookbook Creole & Cajun Comfort Food. The introductions will be taken...

334 views0 comments

Tommy Centola

Apr 8, 20212 min read

Crawfish Mac & Cheese Fritters

I have a recipe for Cajun Mac & Cheese in my new cookbook. It features andouille. Why not change that to crawfish, roll them into balls...

67 views0 comments

Tommy Centola

Apr 5, 20211 min read

Crawfish & Artichoke Bread

Spring is here which means it's crawfish season. This week, I want to share with you two crawfish appetizer dishes. They are great when...

74 views0 comments

Tommy Centola

Apr 1, 20211 min read

Mint Julep

I can't think of a drink that is so refreshing. A staple at the Kentucky Derby, this drink is a great way to celebrate spring. I hope you...

29 views0 comments

Tommy Centola

Mar 29, 20211 min read

Absinthe Frappee

Spring is here. This week, I want to share two drink recipes from my first cookbook. Absinthe is illegal in the United States. It is made...

36 views0 comments

Tommy Centola

Mar 18, 20212 min read

Chocolate Pie from the old Delmonico's

Emeril bought Delmonico's in 1998 from the former proprietors, Angie Brown and Rose Dietrich. This dessert is from the old menu. It is...

140 views0 comments

Tommy Centola

Mar 15, 20212 min read

Créme Caramel from Galatoire's

Time for a little sweetness. I am sharing two dessert recipes that can be found in the cookbook New Orleans Classic Desserts, Recipes...

104 views0 comments

Cajun Chicken Cordon Bleu from John Folse

Tommy Centola

Mar 11, 20211 min read

Cajun Chicken Cordon Bleu from John Folse

I love to take traditional dishes and give them a Creole or Cajun spin. Here, chef Folse is taking liberties with the classic French dish...

289 views0 comments

Tommy Centola

Mar 8, 20211 min read

Baked Garlic Chicken from John Folse

As I type this, I am watching snow melt outside my house. This time has given me the opportunity to skim through my cookbook collection....

185 views0 comments

Tommy Centola

Mar 4, 20211 min read

Crawfish Mac & Cheese

Mac & Cheese is starting to become like jambalaya, where you can add anything that you have on hand. Here is a recipe for all you cheese...

67 views0 comments

Tommy Centola

Mar 1, 20211 min read

Crawfish Soup

It's my favorite food time of the year, Crawfish season. The weather is starting to get nicer (we are just getting over a history making...

111 views0 comments

Tommy Centola

Feb 18, 20212 min read

Boudin King Cake

On January 1, 2011, I posted my very first recipe, Crab Cakes. Today, I am excited to post my 1000th recipe. 10 years ago, the thought of...

136 views0 comments

Tommy Centola

Oct 25, 20203 min read

Irish specials for a day

My favorite time to visit New Orleans is the middle of March. This is when the parade I participate in is held, the Irish Channel St....

33 views0 comments