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Tommy Centola
Nov 6, 20232 min read
Fried Turkey Breasts
The big turkey day is almost here. This week I will share a twist on the traditional roasted bird. 1 quart water 1/2 cup plus 3...
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Tommy Centola
Nov 2, 20231 min read
Deviled Potato Salad
Here is a cross between a popular appetizer and side dish. What's not to like when you mix deviled eggs and potato salad. 3 pounds small...
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Tommy Centola
Oct 30, 20232 min read
Corn and Shrimp Salad
With the holidays coming up, I thought I would share a couple of different sides for the big meals. The first one is served warm. 8-ounce...
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Tommy Centola
Oct 23, 20231 min read
White Cheddar Corn Grits
This week, you will have to make today's recipe to use for Thursday's. It's another version of Shrimp and Grits. Here are the grits. 4...
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Tommy Centola
Oct 19, 20231 min read
Shrimp and Andouille Pastalaya
The first reference I remember of the dish Pastalaya was on the menu at Mr. B's Bistro in the 1980's. This take on jambalaya obviously...
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Tommy Centola
Oct 16, 20231 min read
Shrimp & Andouille Jambalaya
Shrimp and Andouille is a great combination. You can consider it the Creole/Cajun Surf & Turf. Here's a couple of recipes this week...
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Tommy Centola
Oct 12, 20231 min read
Muffuletta Eggs
There are so many different takes on deviled eggs. Here's one straight from the bayou. 1 dozen eggs 1 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 cup...
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Tommy Centola
Oct 9, 20231 min read
Hot Boiled Peanuts
How about some finger food this week? Here are some great tasting things that work great at any cookout, especially tailgates. 3 cups...
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Tommy Centola
Oct 5, 20231 min read
Mushroom Bisque
Before you know it, it will be soup weather. Feel free to use your favorite mushrooms 3 tablespoons canola oil 2 cups chopped onions 3/4...
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Tommy Centola
Sep 28, 20232 min read
Cane Syrup-Glazed Roasted Duck
If duck is on a restaurant menu, you can guarantee I will order it. I don't cook duck at home much, since my wife doesn't care for it....
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Tommy Centola
Sep 25, 20231 min read
Cane Syrup Roasted Sweet Potatoes
This week, I want to expand on last week's cane syrup recipe. I always use Steen's Cane Syrup 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup cane syrup 1...
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Tommy Centola
Sep 21, 20232 min read
Cane Syrup Pecan Cinnamon Rolls
Here's a great recipe to give cinnamon rolls a South Louisiana twist. While pecans are used throughout the south-east, cane syrup is a...
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Tommy Centola
Sep 18, 20231 min read
Jalapeño Cornbread Sticks
Now that the weather has cooled off, we can spend more time in the kitchen. Lets look at a couple of baking recipes this week. 1...
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Tommy Centola
Sep 14, 20231 min read
Shrimp Toast
As much as I love Creole and Cajun cooking, I like to branch out to other cultures. Here's a Chinese appetizer that is quite popular in...
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Tommy Centola
Sep 11, 20231 min read
Satsuma and Shrimp Salad
In the movie Forrest Gump, Bubba Blue told Forrest of all the ways that shrimp could be prepared. I wonder if this weeks recipes were...
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Tommy Centola
Sep 7, 20231 min read
Skillet Pecan and Chocolate Blondie
A blondie is a brownie without cocoa in the batter. Here's a great skillet dessert. 1 1/2 cups firmly packed light brown sugar 1 cup...
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Tommy Centola
Sep 4, 20231 min read
Mini Satsuma Vanilla Bundt Cakes
My sweet tooth is acting up. Time for a couple of desserts. Life is short, eat dessert first! 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 cup sugar 2...
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Tommy Centola
Aug 28, 20231 min read
Shrimp and Sausage Skewers
Time for a couple of recipes featuring America's favorite seafood, Shrimp. This first one is straight from the grill. 3 tablespoons curry...
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Tommy Centola
Aug 24, 20231 min read
Muffuletta Panzanella Salad
Whenever I think about a muffuletta salad, I picture the insides of the sandwich on top of lettuce. I have never considered the bread...
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Tommy Centola
Aug 21, 20231 min read
Buttermilk Mustard Potato Salad
This week, I want to showcase a couple of salads. Today is another spin on potato salad. 2 pounds red potatoes 2 teaspoons kosher salt,...
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