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Tommy Centola
May 14, 20111 min read
Crawfish Bisque
As crawfish season starts coming to an end, it is time for me to post crawfish recipes. Crawfish Bisque came to mind. Earlier, I posted a...
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Tommy Centola
May 2, 20111 min read
Mona’s Artichoke Squares
Yesterday would have been my mother’s 87th birthday. To honor her memory, I am posting one of her recipes. I only have about 20 or so...
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Tommy Centola
Apr 28, 20111 min read
Fudge Brownie Pie
I am surprised that no one has inquired about this recipe. This was the most popular dessert at Cannon’s Restaurant. Who could resist a...
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Tommy Centola
Apr 25, 20111 min read
Crawfish Etouffee
Had another crawfish boil yesterday. We had more crawfish leftover this time. So this time, Crawfish Etouffee will be made with the...
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Tommy Centola
Apr 21, 20111 min read
Eggs Benedict
With Sunday being Easter, my mind turns to brunch. Easter Brunch is a big celebration in the grand restaurants of New Orleans. To me,...
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Tommy Centola
Apr 18, 20111 min read
Asparagus Soup suggested by Nicole Coco Barrios
Here is a recipe based on another Cannon’s soups. This was a popular soup that was only served seasonally. When asparagus were in season,...
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Tommy Centola
Apr 14, 20111 min read
VooDoo Rolls suggested by Melissa Briggs Kramarich
I am not a big fan of egg rolls. So this is my take on that iconic Chinese dish. I used crawfish that I boiled on Saturday. I also tried...
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Tommy Centola
Apr 11, 20111 min read
Hot Crab Dip suggested by Lisa Foley
After posting my crawfish dip, Lisa asked about a hot crab dip. She said that she already had one but thought others might not. This is a...
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Tommy Centola
Apr 7, 20111 min read
Hot Crawfish Dip suggested by Laurie Fikes
This recipe is one of the first ones that a friend from Arkansas suggested. Laurie Fikes asked me if I had a recipe for a hot Crawfish...
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Tommy Centola
Apr 4, 20112 min read
Crawfish Cakes with Roasted Garlic Crawfish Sauce
This is a recipe that I entered in the Gilroy Garlic Festival cook off. I think it is a great dish. They, on the other hand, did not. I...
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Tommy Centola
Mar 31, 20111 min read
Broccoli & Cheese Soup suggested by Nichole Barrios & Michele Dufour
Here is another popular soup from the closed Cannon’s Restaurant. In the beginning, all of Cannon’s soups were made in house. Only...
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Tommy Centola
Mar 28, 20111 min read
Crab Bisque
So much for an early spring. After a beautiful weekend on March 19-20, Mother Nature thought Arkansas could use a few more cold days....
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Tommy Centola
Mar 24, 20111 min read
Pasta Garaud suggested by Michele Champlin Lepine
Pasta Garaud was the most popular pasta dish at Cannon’s. It had a great flavor that was different from Alfredo sauce, which you find at...
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Tommy Centola
Mar 21, 20111 min read
Mona’s Cheesecake
Yesterday would have been my parents anniversary. Today is one of my brother’s birthday. So I thought I would post a recipe to honor...
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Tommy Centola
Mar 17, 20111 min read
BBQ Shrimp and Grits suggested by Caro Ferguson
I recently asked friends on Facebook for recipe suggestions. My neighbor Caro Ferguson asked if I has a recipe for Shrimp and Grits. I...
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Tommy Centola
Mar 14, 20111 min read
Artichoke Soup
This is a reworking of Cannon’s Artichoke Soup. Most Artichoke Soups you find in New Orleans have Oysters in them. I also happened to...
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Tommy Centola
Mar 10, 20111 min read
Cajun Fried Pickles suggested by Bill Bernard
Fried pickles has become the one of the most added appetizer to menus in the south. Of course, people in Louisiana like their food with...
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Tommy Centola
Mar 7, 20111 min read
Chicken & Mushroon Soup Suggested by Kristie Berggren
This is a soup that a lot of people have asked me about since the closing of Cannon’s Restaurant. This popular soup was served on...
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Tommy Centola
Mar 3, 20112 min read
Stuffed Bell Peppers suggested by Kathy Frisella
Stuffed Bell Peppers is a dish you would be hard to find on a New Orleans restaurant menu. I am sure that a few of the neighborhood...
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Tommy Centola
Feb 28, 20111 min read
Pasta Jambalaya suggested by Tammy Shows Rooney
Pasta Jambalaya is a dish that was created by Mr. B’s restaurant in New Orleans. They decided that jambalaya did not have to include...
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