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Creole Shake Seasoning Blend
A subscriber to my website, Frank Speyerer, shared with me a couple eo this family recipes. One on them was a spice blend that is close...

Tommy Centola
May 11, 20201 min read
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Goulash from The Thomas Kinkade Cookbook
Thomas Kinkade had a contest to include three recipes from collectors in the cookbook. I was told that originally two of my recipes we...

Tommy Centola
May 7, 20201 min read
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Beef Stroganoff from the Thomas Kinkade Cookbook
I have been working hard on photos for the upcoming cookbook. This week, I am featuring 2 beef recipes from the first cookbook I have a...

Tommy Centola
May 4, 20201 min read
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Old Style Broiled Chicken from the New Orleans Cookbook
Here is a basic broiled chicken. It is a simple dish that is unusually seasoned. Be sure to save the pan drippings to serve over each...

Tommy Centola
Apr 30, 20201 min read
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Chicken Maquechoux from the New Orleans Cookbook
This week, I am reaching into the New Orleans Cookbook, written by Richard and Rima Collin. Richard was the original New Orleans...

Tommy Centola
Apr 27, 20201 min read
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Crabmeat and Potato Patties from Uglesich's
This next recipes a take on codfish balls. Ms. Gail Uglesich did not like the smell of codfish. She substituted crabmeat and this dish...

Tommy Centola
Apr 23, 20201 min read
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VooDoo Shrimp from Uglesich's
Trying to keep myself busy in these times of social distancing, I turn my attention to my cookbook collection. This week, I am sharing...

Tommy Centola
Apr 20, 20201 min read
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Shrimp and Sausage Macque Choux
This recipe is courtesy of Louisiana's United Houma Nation.This is a state recognized tribe of approximately 17,000 in southeastern...

Tommy Centola
Apr 16, 20201 min read
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Cajun Crawfish Rice
I hope everyone had a Happy Easter. This week, I am sharing two recipes from the Jazz Fest Article of Louisiana Cookin Magazine April...

Tommy Centola
Apr 13, 20201 min read
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Old Tyme Cajun Cornbread Casserole
Everyone is spending more family time these days. This makes me think about some comfort food dishes from my childhood. Casseroles were...

Tommy Centola
Apr 9, 20202 min read
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Ooey Gooey Toasty Louisiana Crawfish Bread from Frank Davis
With all the craziness going on, I thought I would share some comfort food recipes from Frank Davis. Both will have crawfish, since we...

Tommy Centola
Apr 6, 20202 min read
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Dip for Seafood from Marcelle Bienvenu
Here is a great dip for any boiled seafood. It is a little more involved than the combo of Ketchup and mayo that my wife uses. 2 cups...

Tommy Centola
Apr 2, 20201 min read
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Shrimp and Rice Salad from Marcelle Bienvenu
With all this craziness going on, we are not allowed to get together in a large group to celebrate spring. When we do, there will be...

Tommy Centola
Mar 30, 20201 min read
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Chocolate Caramel Mousse from Chef Nick Rabalais
Chef Nick was the executive chef at the Fairmont Hotel, where the Chefs' Charity was held. He was able to share his recipes at the event...

Tommy Centola
Mar 26, 20201 min read
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Pecan Breaded Fried Banana's with Vanilla Ice Cream from Nick Rabalais
With all the craziness going on, I figured we need a little sweetness in our life. This week, I am sharing two dessert recipes honoring...

Tommy Centola
Mar 23, 20201 min read
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Rum Ramsey from the Bon Ton Cafe
The Rum Ramsey drink was invented at the Bon Ton Cafe. This may or may not be the exact recipe. If not, it is a great copycat. 1 3/4...

Tommy Centola
Mar 19, 20201 min read
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Eggplant Shrimp and Crabmeat Étouffée from the Bon Ton Cafe
This dish from the Bon Ton Cafe is one of their popular ones. While you could get Shrimp Étouffée at the Bon Ton, the addition of...

Tommy Centola
Mar 12, 20201 min read
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Crabmeat Imperial from the Bon Ton Cafe
The original Cajun restaurant in New Orleans, the Bon Ton Cafe, has closed it's doors. Their last day was Friday March 6. The owners,...

Tommy Centola
Mar 9, 20201 min read
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Ponzu Dipping Sauce
Ponzu is a Japanese citrus-based sauce. You can buy bottles of it at your local store. This recipe is a dipping sauce great with fried...

Tommy Centola
Mar 5, 20201 min read
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Steen's Cane Syrup Vinaigrette
I thought I would change things up this week by sharing a Vinaigrette recipe and a Dipping Sauce Recipe. Today's recipe is from Chef Cory...

Tommy Centola
Mar 2, 20201 min read
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