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Tommy Centola
Jun 1, 20172 min read
Grillades and Grits From Kevin Belton
Here is Kevin’s take on the classic Brunch dish. He uses a choice of beef or pork instead of the traditional veal. 8 (4 ounce) pieces of...
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Tommy Centola
May 29, 20171 min read
Crab & Corn Bisque from Kevin Belton
Since 1980, the New Orleans School of Cooking has been teaching locals and tourist the finer points of Creole cooking. Led by Kevin...
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Tommy Centola
May 25, 20171 min read
Peach Vanilla Ice Pops
Here is a flavor of ice pop that I’ll bet you did not have growing up. 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons Sugar 4 cups sliced peeled ripe peaches...
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Tommy Centola
May 22, 20171 min read
Mint Limeade Ice Pops
To continue on last weeks theme, here are two hot weather recipes. Both of them are upgrades on a old time summer treat, Ice Pops. You...
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Tommy Centola
May 18, 20171 min read
Stuffed Creole Tomato Salad
Here is a great dish that can be served as an appetizer as well as a salad. 1/2 cup Cucumber, diced 1/2 cup Celery, diced 1/4 cup Onion,...
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Tommy Centola
May 15, 20171 min read
Creole Tomato and White Bean Salad
As the weather gets warmer, it gets hotter in the kitchen. This week, I will share with you two recipes that require no cooking. They...
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Tommy Centola
May 11, 20171 min read
Vegetable Kabobs
Not often enough do I offer vegetarian recipes. Here is a great one for the grill. 3 small Zucchini, each about 6 inches long, cut...
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Tommy Centola
May 8, 20171 min read
Shrimp and Garlic Kabobs
Summer is almost here. Time to break out the grills. This week, two kabob recipes for your outdoor cooking and dining. 12-16 large Garlic...
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Tommy Centola
May 4, 20171 min read
Creole Succotash
This is a great addition to any meal. 1 tablespoon Canola Oil 1 small Onion, minced 1 clove Garlic, minced 4 ears corn, kernels cut off...
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Tommy Centola
May 1, 20171 min read
Artichoke Balls
This week, I am switching my focus to vegetables. There is no meat of any kind in these recipes. The first one would feel at home in my...
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Tommy Centola
Apr 27, 20171 min read
Shrimp and Crawfish Roll
Here is a take on the New England staple, Lobster Roll. Of course, crawfish are distant cousins of the lobster. The shrimp adds the...
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Tommy Centola
Apr 24, 20171 min read
Crabmeat St. Peter from The Court of Two Sisters
This week, I am featuring two recipes that use wonderful Louisiana Shellfish. The first on is from The Court of Two Sisters restaurant in...
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Tommy Centola
Apr 20, 20171 min read
Crawfish Salad
This is a great recipe for an outdoor party. It also makes a great picnic dish. 1 pound Crawfish tails, roughly chopped 1/2 teaspoon Salt...
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Tommy Centola
Apr 17, 20171 min read
Crawfish Mac and Cheese
Having a crawfish boil can sometimes lead to leftover crawfish tails. Since Easter is probably the most common day for people to have a...
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Tommy Centola
Apr 13, 20171 min read
Almond Amaretto Mousse
I love the flavor of Amaretto. This mousse is full of its flavor. 1 cup Sugar 1/2 cup Butter 4 Eggs, separated 1/2 cup Half and Half 1/2...
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Tommy Centola
Apr 10, 20171 min read
Banana Foster Bread Pudding
Having spent the weekend of March 31-April 1 at Hogs for the Cause, I feel the need to post two dessert recipes. I’ll bet you thought It...
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Tommy Centola
Apr 6, 20171 min read
Crawfish “Chez Bruno” from John Besh
This dish was inspired by a fabulous meal at Chez Bruno, in Les Arcs, France. At this restaurant, they refer to this dish as ‘the French...
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Tommy Centola
Apr 3, 20171 min read
Shrimp and Crawfish Fettuccini
Since we are in the crawfish season, this week I will post two more crawfish recipes. 3 sticks (3/4 pound) Butter 3 cups Onions, chopped...
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Tommy Centola
Mar 30, 20171 min read
Crawfish LaCreme from Frank Davis
This creamy bowl of Louisiana goodness is great for dipping your toasted French Bread into. 2 cups Onions, chopped 2 cups Mushrooms,...
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Tommy Centola
Mar 27, 20172 min read
Frank’s Cajun Crawfish Cakes
Crawfish Season is in full swing. This week I will feature 2 crawfish recipes from the late Frank Davis. 1 stick (8 tablespoons) Butter,...
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