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Tommy Centola
Dec 20, 20211 min read
Lemon-Thyme Shrimp Beggar's Purses
It's Christmas week. Lots of cooking will be happening. This week, I want to share a couple of appetizers. They are both great for...
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Tommy Centola
Dec 16, 20211 min read
Caribbean Milk Punch
Here is a reimagined classic. From the new Brennan's restaurant, this is a great way to start a breakfast. It's also good as an after...
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Tommy Centola
Dec 13, 20211 min read
Poinsettia Punch
How about a couple of beverages this week? The holiday season is always great for something new to drink. Happy Holidays! 1 cup water 1...
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Tommy Centola
Dec 9, 20212 min read
Chocolate-Bourbon Pecan Tart
Can't decide between a chocolate or pecan pie? Here's a combination that will please both camps. 1 1/4 cups plus 6 tablespoons...
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Tommy Centola
Dec 6, 20211 min read
Chocolate-Blood Orange Pots de Créme
Looking for some new desserts this holiday season? This week, I'm sharing two chocolate based dishes. They are sure to satisfy your sweet...
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Tommy Centola
Dec 2, 20211 min read
Tasso and Sausage Gumbo
Here's a twist on gumbo. Most gumbo have either seafood or chicken. This one contains neither. It's a great variation of gumbo. 3...
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Tommy Centola
Nov 29, 20211 min read
Bisque of Curried Pumpkin, Crawfish and Corn
The cold weather is upon us. time to pull out the soup recipes. This wee, I'll share a bisque and a gumbo. 1/2 cup olive oil 2 cups...
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Tommy Centola
Nov 25, 20211 min read
Pecan-Crusted Grouper
If you have been following me, you know of my love for grouper. It is, by far, my favorite fish to eat. Since it's so versatile, here...
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Tommy Centola
Nov 22, 20211 min read
Peppered Pork Tenderloin and Citrus Pecan Chutney
It's pecan season. I know that they will show up for the holidays in desserts. This week, I want to share with you two dishes that uses...
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Tommy Centola
Nov 18, 20211 min read
Hasselback Sweet Potatoes
Here is a fancy looking way to serve individual sweet potatoes. It's not a difficult dish to prepare. It will wow your dinner guest. 4...
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Tommy Centola
Nov 15, 20211 min read
Fennel and Orange Salad
Thanksgiving is quickly approaching. I thought this week I would share 2 side dishes that would be a new addition to your holiday table....
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Tommy Centola
Nov 11, 20211 min read
Oysters Rockefeller Crostini
Here's a twist on a classic. This recipe is perfect for cocktail parties. It's also great as finger food as you open Christmas presents,...
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Tommy Centola
Nov 8, 20212 min read
Crawfish Fritters
The holiday season is quickly approaching. In my family, appetizer always play a big part of our get togethers. This week, here are two...
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Tommy Centola
Nov 4, 20211 min read
Muffuletta Flatbread
The flavors of a muffuletta has been enjoyed in many ways. Here's a way to get all the wonderful flavors of a muffuletta without all of...
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Tommy Centola
Nov 1, 20211 min read
Shrimp, Spinach and Artichoke Flatbread
Flatbreads have been making there way onto restaurant menus. This pizza type dish is a great way to share a tasty morsel before your...
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Tommy Centola
Oct 28, 20211 min read
Mirliton Pie
Here's a different take on mirlitons. Usually found in a savory dish, here is a dessert pie. Add this recipe to your traditional...
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Tommy Centola
Oct 25, 20211 min read
Mirliton-Stuffed Shrimp
I'm starting to see pictures of home-grown mirlitons on Facebook. I thought this week would be a great time to share a couple of new...
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Tommy Centola
Oct 21, 20211 min read
Salted Caramel and Chocolate Bread Pudding
Caramel and chocolate is a sweet lover's delight. Here's that combination in a bread pudding. It may become you favorite bread pudding. 6...
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Tommy Centola
Oct 18, 20212 min read
Toasted Coconut Tres Leches Bread Pudding
One of my favorite desserts is bread pudding. The variations are endless. How about a couple different ones this week? Let's go to the...
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Tommy Centola
Oct 14, 20211 min read
Quick Oyster Soup
As the weather turns cooler, oysters start to get better. What better way to serve oysters than is a quickly made soup? Food of the Gods....
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