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Tommy Centola
Nov 26, 20121 min read
Turkey Poulet
This is the perfect after holiday meal. It is an excellent way to use leftover turkey and it is easy to make. The only real cooking is...
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Tommy Centola
Nov 19, 20121 min read
Green Bean Casserole
While I was on vacation, I received a request for a Green Bean Casserole recipe. Since Thanksgiving is just a few days away, I figured...
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Tommy Centola
Nov 15, 20121 min read
Seafood Newberg
One of the entrees that I ate on my cruise was Seafood Newberg. This is dish that is not often seen on many menus these days. It was...
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Tommy Centola
Nov 12, 20122 min read
Alligator Fritters
I just got back from a cruise to Key West and Nassau. Every night under the appetizers, there was a selection didja (as in did you ever)....
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Tommy Centola
Oct 29, 20122 min read
Emeril’s Banana Cream Pie
This is the most popular dessery at Emeril’s restaurant. There are a few secrets necessary to make this pie successfully. First, the...
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Tommy Centola
Oct 22, 20121 min read
Sweet Potato Pie
Here is a dessert that it very popular in New Orleans. Sweet Potatoes are often seen on tables around Louisiana. The popular sweet potato...
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Tommy Centola
Oct 18, 20122 min read
Oysters Rockefeller from Tom Fitzmorris
This recipe is the closest to Antoine’s original recipe. The most surprising request for a recipe I ever received came from Bernard...
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Tommy Centola
Oct 15, 20122 min read
Gulf Coast Summer Bouilabaisse from Commander’s Palace
Bouilabassie is a traditional Provencal fish stew originating from the port city of Marseille. This stew is traditionally made with 3...
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Tommy Centola
Oct 11, 20121 min read
Oyster Soup from Brennan’s Restaurant
One of the world’s best known meal is Breakfast at Brennan’s. This French Quarter restaurant probably serves the most breakfast meals of...
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Tommy Centola
Oct 8, 20122 min read
Cream of Garlic Soup from Bayonna Restaurant
This soup was created by Susan Spicer, owner of Bayonna and Mondo restaurants. Susan has been cooking since 1970. Her cookbook, Crescent...
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Tommy Centola
Oct 4, 20123 min read
Crabmeat Cheesecake from Palace Cafe
When most people think of cheesecake, they think of dessert. Crabmeat Cheesecake is one of the signature dishes at Palace Cafe on Canal...
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Tommy Centola
Oct 1, 20122 min read
Gumbo Ya Ya from Mr. B’s Bistro
Today, we are getting the first feel of Fall in the air. This gets me thinking about making soup. Today, I have a gumbo recipe from Mr....
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Tommy Centola
Sep 27, 20121 min read
Commander’s Palace Turtle Soup
This is the only soup that Commander’s Palace serves every day. It is one of the best, if not the best, Turtle Soup in New Orleans. It is...
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Tommy Centola
Sep 24, 20121 min read
Commander’s Palace Creole Seafood Gumbo
Here is another recipe from Commander’s Palace. I am not sure who created this recipe, but it is one of the best in New Orleans. The best...
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Tommy Centola
Sep 20, 20121 min read
Shrimp Stew
I have been getting request for this recipe since I posted this picture on Facebook So, as promised, here it is. My wife wanted to eat...
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Tommy Centola
Sep 17, 20123 min read
Shrimp Tasso Henican from Commander’s Palace
This recipe is the creation of the late Commander’s chef Jamie Shannon. Jamie had a tough act to follow when he took over Commander’s...
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Tommy Centola
Sep 13, 20121 min read
McKenzie’s Buttermilk Drops
I guess I will end my McKenzie’s nostalgic trifecta of recipes with my favorite, Buttermilk Drops. I can’t remember a time, other than my...
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Tommy Centola
Sep 10, 20122 min read
McKenzie’s King Cake`
I know we are 5 months away from Mardi Gras but since my last post, many have asked for this recipe. My first memory of King Cake is one...
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Tommy Centola
Sep 6, 20122 min read
Turtles from McKenzie’s Bakery
With hurricane Issac hitting New Orleans on the 7th anniversary of Katrina, I have been thinking alot about things I miss from New...
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Tommy Centola
Sep 3, 20121 min read
Cajun Kabobs
Today is Labor Day, the traditional last day of summer. The cooking method often associated with summer is grilling. So, here is a recipe...
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