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Tommy Centola

Dec 26, 20221 min read

Turkey Pot Pie

With the big day yesterday, people are looking for different ways to use the leftover bird. Have no fear. This week, here's two new uses...

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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

Dec 15, 20221 min read

Shrimp and Crab Gumbo

Since clam chowder is not a local dish, how about another take on Gumbo. Here is a great example of a traditional seafood gumbo. 1 pound...

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Tommy Centola

Dec 12, 20221 min read

New England Clam Chowder

Today I am celebrating my dad's birthday. I never got a chance to really cook for him as he past away when I was 11. I've always wondered...

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Christmas Morning Punch from Monica Ritter

Tommy Centola

Dec 8, 20221 min read

Christmas Morning Punch from Monica Ritter

This recipe comes from a good friend of my wife's and I. Monica's aunt used to make a punch for the family Christmas parties. Since she...

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Tommy Centola

Dec 5, 20221 min read

Orange Sherbet Punch

Last week, I featured two adult beverages. This week, I want to give equal time to non-alcoholic punches that are great for the entire...

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Tommy Centola

Dec 1, 20221 min read

Creole Egg Nog

One of my favorite winter beverages is Egg Nog. I know that I can enjoy it year round but only drink it during November and December....

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Tommy Centola

Nov 28, 20221 min read

Hot Toddy

When the weather turns cold, we often use our beverages to warm our bodies. This week, I want to share two adult beverages. They will...

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Tommy Centola

Nov 24, 20222 min read

Bayou Cioppino

Cippino is an Italian American stew that is popular in San Francisco. On my first trip there, it was ne of the first dishes I ordered. I...

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Seared Redfish with Crawfish Cream Sauce

Tommy Centola

Nov 21, 20221 min read

Seared Redfish with Crawfish Cream Sauce

I'm working on a series of articles for the newspaper for December. I want to feature the Feast of the Seven Fishes. For those of you who...

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Oysters Broiled in a Garlicky Herb Butter

Tommy Centola

Nov 17, 20221 min read

Oysters Broiled in a Garlicky Herb Butter

Here's a take on Char Grilled Oysters. There's no need to light up your grill. Turn on your oven to broil and let's go. Rock salt 1 cup...

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Tommy Centola

Nov 14, 20221 min read

Oyster Pasta with Lemon Herb Sauce

As the weather starts to cool, oysters start to taste better. It's hard to say what my favorite seafood is. I do know that oysters are...

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Tommy Centola

Nov 13, 20223 min read

Try traditional pie recipe

Last time, I shared with you a different type of pie, the savory pie. Today, I want to share some traditional pie recipes. I think that...

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Tommy Centola

Nov 10, 20221 min read

Pecan Pesto

Pesto is one of my favorite sauces. The traditional nut used in pesto is pine nuts. Here's a Louisiana twist on this Italian dish 1 1/2...

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Tommy Centola

Nov 7, 20221 min read

Molasses Glazed Pecans

Pecans are a very Southern ingredient. Here's an interpretation of a candied pecan. 3 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup dark brown sugar 1/4 cup...

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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

Oct 27, 20222 min read

Crepes Hope

In my first cookbook, I have recipes named for my my two dogs, Bruno and Abigail. Since my first book, we have gotten 2 standard poodles....

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Tommy Centola

Oct 24, 20221 min read

Deep Fried Pecan Pies

This week, I'm reaching into my cookbook Creole & Cajun Comfort Food for a couple of desserts. Pecan pies are the only type of pies for...

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Tommy Centola

Oct 20, 20221 min read

Tamale Stuffed Bell Peppers

You can use almost anything to stuff bell peppers with. From seasoned meat to seafood, there's no wrong way to stuff these. Cane in point...

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