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Tommy Centola
26 minutes ago1 min read
Frank Brigtsen's SOS Grilled Oysters
Here's Frank's take on Char-Grilled Oysters. 1 quart oysters, in liquor (36 oysters needed) 1 1/2 sticks butter, softened 2 cloves...
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Tommy Centola
3 days ago1 min read
Frank Brigtsen's SOS Barbecue Shrimp
Oyster shells are impossible to find in Arkansas. Luckly, there are SOS oyster shells. These stainless steel, reuseable shells are...
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Tommy Centola
Dec 30, 20241 min read
Citrus Beurre Blanc
Plaquemines Parish cirtus crops are sunshine on these winter days. What better way to celebrate these fruits than a couple of recipes....
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Tommy Centola
May 2, 20242 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...
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Tommy Centola
Apr 29, 20241 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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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