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Tommy Centola
Dec 23, 20241 min read
Creole Caramel Popcorn
This week, I want to showcase the flavor of caramel. Today's recipe is a tasty snack. 6 tablespoons canola oil 2/3 cup popcorn kernels 1...
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Tommy Centola
Dec 19, 20241 min read
Cane Syrup-Glazed Collard Greens
I love to cook with cane syrup. It is the perfect sweetner for almost any dish. Here's one that's great for any table. 1 tablespoon...
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Tommy Centola
Dec 16, 20241 min read
Spicy Brussels Sprouts
This week, I want to share a couple of different side dishes to bring to the holiday table. Let's start with Brussels sprouts. 2 pounds...
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Tommy Centola
Dec 12, 20241 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 9, 20241 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 28, 20242 min read
Eggnog Molasses Sandwich Cookies
If you do a cookie exchange for Christmas, here's a different one. I guarantee no one will have this recipe. 3/4 cup butter, softened 1...
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Tommy Centola
Nov 25, 20241 min read
Eggnog Buttercream
I am one that wishes eggnog would be available year round. This week, I will share a cookie recipe split into two different post. 1 cup...
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Tommy Centola
Nov 21, 20242 min read
Butter Pecan Cake
Pecans pop up in numerous desserts around the holidays. Here's a cake that will have every one asking for more. 1 1/4 cup butter,...
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Tommy Centola
Nov 18, 20241 min read
Brown Sugar Frosting
This week, I am sharing a great cake recipe for the holidays. Today is the frosting for the cake 1 1/2 cups firmly packed light brown...
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Tommy Centola
Nov 11, 20241 min read
Chicken Bonne Femme
Tomorrow, my cookbook is scheduled to be released. This week, I will share two recipes from You Can't Take New Orleans Out Of The Cook. 4...
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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
Oct 28, 20242 min read
Shrimp-Stuffed Mirliton
Time to head to the Gulf for some fresh shrimp. There are so many ways to prepare them. Here's two more this week. 8 large mirlitons 1...
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Tommy Centola
Oct 24, 20241 min read
Brownies
As you know, I am no baker. Here's a brownie recipe that doesn't use a premade mix 1 cup unsalted butter 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup...
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Tommy Centola
Oct 21, 20241 min read
Garlic Butter Chicken
This week, I am on vacation, spending time with Peggy and some dear friends. This week, I am sharing a couple of recipes from our friend...
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Tommy Centola
Oct 17, 20241 min read
Mirliton Slaw
Here's a twist on cole slaw. The crunchness of the fresh mirlitons, radishes and carrots really makes this dish. 1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon...
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Tommy Centola
Oct 14, 20242 min read
Creamy Mirliton Gratin
Time to revisit mirlitons. Here in Arkansas, they call them chayote squash. I get strange looks when I say mirliton. 6 mirlitons (8to 10...
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Tommy Centola
Oct 10, 20241 min read
Dark Oyster Stew
Most oyster soups are light in color. This one uses a dark roux for a deeper flavor. 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup...
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Tommy Centola
Oct 7, 20241 min read
Pecan Soup
It's almost soup season. Here's a couple of new takes on soup. 1/2 cup butter 1 cup chopped leek ( white and light green parts only)...
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Tommy Centola
Oct 3, 20241 min read
Shrimp and Grits with White Wine Sauce
There are so many different ways to make Shrimp and Grits. You can almost guarantee that if I find it on a menu, I will order it. Here's...
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