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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....
Tommy Centola
Dec 30, 20241 min read
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Seafood Boil Seasoning
Here is a great seasoning for top of the stove boiling. It's perfect for boiling shrimp for shrimp remoulade. 1/4 cup lemon zest (about 8...
Tommy Centola
Dec 12, 20241 min read
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Garlic Confit
Here's a recipe that produces two different ingredients. The garlic will have a milder and sweeter flavor. You are able to use it in any...
Tommy Centola
Dec 9, 20241 min read
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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...
Tommy Centola
Nov 4, 20241 min read
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Stone-Ground Grits
Here's another couple of recipes that you need the first one to complete the second one. Stone-ground grits are so much better than the...
Tommy Centola
Sep 30, 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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Smoke Rub
Today is my brother Mike's birthday! He is the Pit Master of Rugaroux Q, who does cookoffs and fund raising for Hogs for the Cause....
Tommy Centola
Jun 3, 20241 min read
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Homemade Cracklin'
Here's another set of recipes which the first one is part of the second one. Of course, you could buy cracklin' at the store, but that's...
Tommy Centola
Jan 8, 20241 min read
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Peppermint Buttercream Icing
Although peppermint candies are available year-round, this flavor really comes alive around Christmas time. Here's another way to...
Tommy Centola
Nov 23, 20231 min read
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Orange Buttercream Icing
There's a lot of baking going on this time of year. This week, I have a couple of recipes to decorate your cake differently. 1 1/2 cups...
Tommy Centola
Nov 20, 20231 min read
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Blackberry Jam
I remember summers picking blackberries in my grandmother's yard. I also remember the stains on my hands when I was finished. Here's a...
Tommy Centola
Jul 27, 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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Brine for Chicken or Pork
With summer in full swing, I thought I would share some recipes for the grill. This week, you will need today recipe for Thursday's. 2...
Tommy Centola
Jun 26, 20231 min read
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Brown Seafood Broth
Now to answer the question, why this recipe second. Since many of the ingredients are discards from the main recipe, I felt it was easier...
Tommy Centola
Apr 20, 20232 min read
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Hotel Butter
Here is a classic compound butter. It is often used on top of grilled steaks. It's a classic French cooking staple. 1 tablespoon fresh...
Tommy Centola
Mar 2, 20231 min read
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Spicy Creole Butter
A compound butter is a great addition to a finished protein. They are simple to make. The flavor that they add to your dish will have you...
Tommy Centola
Feb 27, 20231 min read
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