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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...

Tommy Centola
Sep 23, 20191 min read
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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...

Tommy Centola
Sep 19, 20191 min read
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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...

Tommy Centola
Sep 16, 20192 min read
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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...

Tommy Centola
Sep 12, 20191 min read
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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...

Tommy Centola
Sep 9, 20191 min read
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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...

Tommy Centola
Sep 5, 20191 min read
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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...

Tommy Centola
Sep 2, 20191 min read
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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...

Tommy Centola
Aug 29, 20191 min read
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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...

Tommy Centola
Aug 26, 20191 min read
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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...

Tommy Centola
Aug 24, 20191 min read
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Coconut Flan
This week, I am focusing on recipes that have milk in them. The first one is sweet, the second one savory, 13 1/2 cups Milk 2 peeled...

Tommy Centola
Aug 19, 20191 min read
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Caesar Dressing
Did you know that the Caesar Salad and Dressing was created by an Italian immigrant working in Mexico? Here is the recipe from Cannon’s...

Tommy Centola
Aug 15, 20191 min read
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Vinaigrette Dressing
It is a busy week for me. This week, I am featuring two home made salad dressings. 1 cup Olive Oil 1 cup Vegetable Oil 3/4 cup Salad...

Tommy Centola
Aug 12, 20191 min read
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Crab and Corn Pudding
Since you will still have 1/2 pound of crabmeat on your hands from the enchilada recipe, here is a side item that will use up the extra...

Tommy Centola
Aug 12, 20191 min read
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Shrimp and Crabmeat Enchiladas
I posted this picture to my Facebook page last week. Numerous people asked me for the recipe. Here it is. Seafood Enchiladas 1 medium...

Tommy Centola
Aug 5, 20191 min read
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Trout Eugene from the Caribbean Room
This is the second dish this week that has trout topped with crabmeat. This one also has shrimp along with a New Orleans style Bordelaise...

Tommy Centola
Aug 1, 20191 min read
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Supreme of Trout with Crabmeat Sauce from Masson’s Restaurant
This week is Shark week. Since sharks eat other fish, I am featuring two trout dishes. These two trout dishes are from restaurants which...

Tommy Centola
Jul 29, 20191 min read
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Basil Pesto Mayonnaise from Gunther Preuss
I love Pesto. It is great on its own. and as an ingredient in sauces. Here, Chef Preuss adds the main Pesto flavors to mayonnaise. 1/2...

Tommy Centola
Jul 25, 20191 min read
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Fresh Dill Mayonnaise from Gunther Preuss
These days, everyone is adding different flavors to everyday items, ie. Chipotle Ranch Dressing. This week, I found 2 examples of...

Tommy Centola
Jul 22, 20191 min read
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Pasta St. Charles from the Palace Cafe
Here is my introduction to Pasta St. Charles. Pasta St. Charles appears frequently as a lunch special. St. Charles Avenue is the tree...

Tommy Centola
Jul 18, 20191 min read
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