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Tommy Centola
Nov 4, 20191 min read
Hickory Smoke Sauce
Recently on Facebook, my friend Jimmy Beninate was at Bud's Broiler ordering a #4 with Onions and Smoke Sauce. We commented that it is...
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Tommy Centola
Oct 24, 20191 min read
Hamburger Steak with Cheese from Don’s Seafood and Steakhouse
As a child, I was not a very adventurous eater. Whenever we ate at Don’s, this I what I would order. One day, I will have to order it...
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Tommy Centola
Oct 21, 20191 min read
Crawfish Étouffée from Don’s Seafood and Steakhouse
Among the cookbooks I have, this is a gem. Don’s Seafood started in Lafayette in 1934. It is one of the original Cajun restaurant chains....
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Tommy Centola
Oct 17, 20191 min read
Lamb Rack Herbs de Provence Amandine from LeRuth’s
Lamb is a favorite of mine. The first time I tried lamb was at LeRuth’s. The Lamb on the menu did not have any almonds. 2 racks of young...
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Tommy Centola
Oct 14, 20191 min read
Coconut Tart from LeRuth’s
From one great chef to another. Last week was Chef Frank Brigtsen. This week is Chef Warren Leruth. My connection to the restaurant...
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Tommy Centola
Oct 10, 20191 min read
Shrimp Boil from Chef Frank Brigtsen
Chef Frank is a master of New Orleans cooking. He got his start next to the great Paul Prudhomme. A night at his restaurant will be the...
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Tommy Centola
Oct 7, 20191 min read
Shrimp Cornbread from Chef Frank Brigtsen
This week, I am featuring 2 recipes from Chef Frank Brigtsen. He is one of the best chef’s in Louisiana. He is also very generous with...
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Tommy Centola
Oct 3, 20191 min read
Seafood Gumbo from Ralph & Kacoo’s Cookbook
While eating out the other night, I noticed that one of the other customers had a Ralph and Kacoo’s shirt on. So while thinking of Gumbo...
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Tommy Centola
Sep 28, 20191 min read
Andouille, Chicken and Duck Gumbo
Fall has arrived. Hopefully soon, the weather will turn cool. Time to start making gumbo. Here are two gumbo recipes this week. 1 1/2...
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Tommy Centola
Sep 26, 20191 min read
Pumpkin Soup
It still is a little warm for soup. File this one way until the wether starts to cool down 2 tablespoons Pumpkin Seeds (optional) 2...
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Tommy Centola
Sep 23, 20191 min read
Pumpkin Bread
Today is the first day of Fall. Everywhere you turn, you see pumpkins. This week I am sharing 2 pumpkin recipes 3 1/2 cups All-Purpose...
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Tommy Centola
Sep 19, 20191 min read
Spicy Lamb Shanks
Don’t let the name fool you. There is very little pepper in this dish. You will get some bite from the vinegar and plenty of non-pepper...
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Tommy Centola
Sep 16, 20192 min read
Braised Lamb Shanks
At Searcy’s Farmers Market, I struck up a conservation with the people who own Willowbrook Farms. Along with cheeses and breads, the...
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Tommy Centola
Sep 12, 20191 min read
Pecan Shrimp
Pecans are an excellent coating for fried seafood. Here, shrimp are coated with a pecan mixture before they take a bath in hot oil. 24...
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Tommy Centola
Sep 9, 20191 min read
Cheesy Pecan Wafers
What is the first thing you think of when someone says pecans? If you are like me, it’s pecan pie. This week, I am sharing with you two...
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Tommy Centola
Sep 5, 20191 min read
Fried Frog Legs in Fine Herb Butter from Donald Link
Here is a great variation to fried frog legs. Always try to use fresh herbs. If you must use dry, divide the amount by 3. 4 cups Peanut...
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Tommy Centola
Sep 2, 20191 min read
Frog Legs Provençale from John Folse
Frog legs do not taste like chicken. They do have a mild flavor that easily adapts to the seasonings use to cook them. Since most frog...
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Tommy Centola
Aug 29, 20191 min read
Sweet Potato Muffins
These muffins are a perfect addition to any Louisiana meal. 2 cup Self-Rising Flour 1 cup Sugar 1 teaspoon ground Cinnamon, divided 1/2...
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Tommy Centola
Aug 26, 20191 min read
Cornbread Muffins
This week, I will share 2 recipes that are great for breakfast, Muffins. You can also use these as a bread component for any meal. 1 1/2...
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Tommy Centola
Aug 24, 20191 min read
Avocado Soup
Not many people think about soup in the summer months. Today, I am sharing with you a chilled soup great for dealing with the heat. 3...
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