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Tommy Centola
Jan 9, 20171 min read
Skillet Crawfish Cornbread
Most kitchens in the south contain at least one Cast Iron Skillet. Many people only cook with Cast Iron. This week I will feature a...
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Tommy Centola
Jan 5, 20171 min read
Crawfish and Corn Bisque
Crawfish season is starting to get in the swing. I have been seeing pictures of boils since early December. Of course, packaged crawfish...
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Tommy Centola
Dec 30, 20161 min read
Spiced Butternut Squash Soup
It is starting to get cold here in Arkansas. Time to start making soups. Here is a good one. 1 large Butternut Squash, about 3 pounds 1...
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Tommy Centola
Dec 30, 20162 min read
Bacon Wrapped Oysters in Lemon Butter
This is a great dish for people who only eat Fried Oysters, which my wife is one of them. The addition of the bacon and lemon butter...
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Tommy Centola
Dec 26, 20161 min read
Cajun Oyster Stew in Patty Shells
This is the best time of the year for Oysters. They start showing up everywhere. Of course, there is nothing like shucking an oyster and...
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Tommy Centola
Dec 24, 20162 min read
Feast of the Seven Fishes Dish 7 Trout & Redfish Sauce Piquante
This is a very hearty dish to end out feast. This spicy dish is best served with a cold glass of Chardonnay. 6 to 8 Redfish filets, 6 to...
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Tommy Centola
Dec 21, 20161 min read
Feast of the Seven Fishes Dish 6 Bourbon-Glazed Shrimp
This is a a great way to include alcohol flavoring in your cooking. The alcohol cooks out, leaving the bourbon flavor in the sauce. 2...
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Tommy Centola
Dec 19, 20162 min read
Feast of the Seven Fishes Dish 5 Crawfish Cheesecake
This dish is a take on the great Crabmeat Cheesecake from the Palace Cafe. This savory cheesecake is not to be confused with the dessert...
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Tommy Centola
Dec 15, 20161 min read
Feast of the Seven Fishes Dish 4 Cajun Seafood Stew
Most people make gumbos. This stew is not as thick as a gumbo, which makes it a great inclusion is a large feast like this. 1 tablespoon...
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Tommy Centola
Dec 12, 20161 min read
Feast of the Seven Fishes Dish 3 Shrimp & Crabmeat Pasta
This is my take on my wife’s favorite dish at Drago’s restaurant. My dish is a little spicier than Drago’s. You can leave out the red...
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Tommy Centola
Dec 8, 20161 min read
Feast of the Seven Fishes Dish 2 Crabmeat Remoulade
Here is a take on my mother’s Shrimp Remoulade. It is a great variation. I think that Crabmeat is the seafood equivalent of Bacon. It...
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Tommy Centola
Dec 5, 20161 min read
Feast of the Seven Fishes Dish 1 Oysters Centola
Oysters Mosca is a wonderful Creole Italian creation. For over 60 years, Mosca’s restaurant is located 20 minutes from downtown New ...
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Tommy Centola
Dec 1, 20161 min read
Chocolate Chip Cookies
This is not an original recipe. It is straight off of the Nestle’s Chocolate Chip bag. The reason that I am posting it is this is the...
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Tommy Centola
Nov 28, 20161 min read
Chocolate Cookies
The last recipe I posted was Praline Cookies, which got me thinking. Many people do cookie exchanges for the Christmas Holidays. So this...
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Tommy Centola
Nov 23, 20161 min read
Praline Cookies
Here is a great dessert or a snack with coffee. It is a quick and easy cookie. 1 egg, beaten 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons Butter, melted 1...
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Tommy Centola
Nov 21, 20161 min read
Tuna au Poivre
Recently, I posted a recipe for Steak au Poivre. One fish that I think acts like a steak is a nice piece of Tuna. So, here is an au...
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Tommy Centola
Nov 16, 20161 min read
Pimento Cheese Deviled Eggs
Here is a great appetizer for Thanksgiving or any time. It is a different twist on a stuffed egg. 6 hard boiled Eggs 1/4 cup shredded...
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Tommy Centola
Nov 14, 20161 min read
Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Here is another different side for Thanksgiving. You can also call these Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes. 3 pounds small to medium Sweet...
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Tommy Centola
Nov 11, 20161 min read
Rum-Glazed Sweet Potatoes
Sweet Potatoes are a holiday staple on my family’s dinner table. Here is a new twist on the sweet potato. 3 pounds Sweet Potatoes, washed...
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Tommy Centola
Nov 7, 20161 min read
Mirlitons au Gratin
Thanksgiving is just a few weeks away. This week, I will feature two non traditional side dishes for the big turkey day. The first is...
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