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Tommy Centola
Nov 7, 20241 min read
Buttermilk Biscuits
I am not a baker. However, there is nothing like freshly made biscuits right out of the oven. 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more as...
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Tommy Centola
Nov 4, 20241 min read
Andouille Cream Gravy
Here's another set of recipes to make a completed dish. It's a great way to start your monring. 1/4 cup butter 4 ounces andouille...
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Tommy Centola
Sep 12, 20242 min read
Pumpkin Spice Beignets
It's almost that time of year when everything will be Pumpkin Spice. Here's a twist on a New Orleans staple. 1/2 cup warm water...
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Tommy Centola
Sep 9, 20241 min read
Pumpkin Cream Filling
Again this week, I am featuring a dessert (or breakfast) that has a recipe inside a recipe. I will start off with the filling for...
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Tommy Centola
Feb 15, 20241 min read
Banana Nut Bread
Banana's are not my favorite. For some reason, I don't care for the flavor. Don't let that stop you from making this recipe. My wife...
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Tommy Centola
Feb 12, 20241 min read
Blueberry Muffins
As most of you know, I am not big on baking. I will do the occasional dessert and my style of King Cakes in season. My wife received...
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Tommy Centola
Sep 21, 20232 min read
Cane Syrup Pecan Cinnamon Rolls
Here's a great recipe to give cinnamon rolls a South Louisiana twist. While pecans are used throughout the south-east, cane syrup is a...
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Tommy Centola
Jun 19, 20231 min read
Shrimp Omelet
The Shrimp Boats are coming! I miss not being able to drive a few minutes to buy shrimp fresh off of the boat. So as I wish, here's a...
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Tommy Centola
Jun 1, 20231 min read
Sausage Coffee Cake
When I opened the cover of the book, my mom had written down recipes and page numbers. This one was at the top of the list. It's a savory...
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Tommy Centola
May 29, 20231 min read
Louisiana Coffee Cake
Looking through my collection of cookbooks, I came across the official cookbook of the Louisiana World's Fair. I thought that this week,...
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Tommy Centola
Mar 27, 20231 min read
Crawfish Quiche
Just back from a quick trip to New Orleans. I had so great boiled crawfish. I can only imagine how good those tails would be in this...
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Tommy Centola
Jan 5, 20232 min read
Mardi Gras Pound Cake
Here is a bundt style King Cake. It still has all the flavors of King Cake with a different shape. 1 1/2 cups butter, softened 2 1/2 cups...
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Tommy Centola
Jan 2, 20232 min read
Cinnamon Roll Wreath
Carnival season is upon use. How about 2 variations of a King Cake. Let's start with a bakers dream. 1 cup warm milk (105 to 110℉) 1...
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Tommy Centola
Dec 22, 20221 min read
Crawfish Hash
I always think of hash as a breakfast dish. It is also a great addition to lunch or dinner. Here's a south Louisiana version. 3...
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Tommy Centola
Dec 19, 20221 min read
Stuffed French Toast
Let's focus on the first meal of the day this week. I like French Toast as much as pancakes and waffles. Since it's not my wife's...
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Tommy Centola
Nov 3, 20221 min read
Stuffed French Toast
Pancakes are a big tradition in my family. Every Saturday, my dad would make them for the family. I do love to make French Toast though....
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Tommy Centola
Oct 31, 20221 min read
Blueberry Muffins
They say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. While I feel that the most important meals are ones in which the entire...
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Tommy Centola
Jul 11, 20221 min read
Blueberry Spoon Bread
With all this heat, I thought I would share you something sweet this week. This first recipe can be used as either a dessert or a...
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Tommy Centola
Apr 7, 20221 min read
Creole Sheet Pan Eggs
Here is a great way to prepare eggs for a crowd. It is also an easy cleanup in the kitchen. 16 large eggs 8 large egg whites 1 1/2...
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Tommy Centola
Apr 4, 20221 min read
Artichoke Breakfast Pastry
Before our St. Patrick's parade, we always get together at someone's house for breakfast. Often casseroles are made to feel the group. O...
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