Building Blocks

Tommy Centola

Dec 121 min read

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...

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Tommy Centola

Dec 91 min read

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...

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Tommy Centola

Nov 41 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 301 min read

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...

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Tommy Centola

Sep 261 min read

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...

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Tommy Centola

Sep 231 min read

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...

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Tommy Centola

Aug 151 min read

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...

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Tommy Centola

Aug 121 min read

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...

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Tommy Centola

Jun 31 min read

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....

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Tommy Centola

Jan 81 min read

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...

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Tommy Centola

Nov 23, 20231 min read

Peppermint Buttercream Icing

Although peppermint candies are available year-round, this flavor really comes alive around Christmas time. Here's another way to...

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Tommy Centola

Nov 20, 20231 min read

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...

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Tommy Centola

Jul 27, 20231 min read

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...

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Tommy Centola

Jul 6, 20231 min read

Spicy Vinaigrette

Vinaigrettes were know as French dressing in the 19th century. Today it closely resembles Italian Dressing. Here's a kicked-up version....

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Tommy Centola

Jul 3, 20231 min read

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...

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Tommy Centola

Jun 26, 20231 min read

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...

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Tommy Centola

Apr 20, 20232 min read

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...

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Tommy Centola

Mar 2, 20231 min read

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...

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Tommy Centola

Feb 27, 20231 min read

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...

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Tommy Centola

Mar 14, 20221 min read

Poached Eggs

People in New Orleans really know how to start the day. Whether it's breakfast or brunch, poached eggs are a staple on the menu. While...

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