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Tommy Centola
Mar 16, 20231 min read
Grilled Swordfish with Crawfish and Tasso
Swordfish is better grilled that sautéed. Here's a great dish that your family will be asking for more. 1/4 cup butter 2 teaspoons...
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Tommy Centola
Mar 13, 20231 min read
Marinated Swordfish Kabobs
Time for some new fish dishes just in time for Lent. Swordfish is a tasty departure from the fish you find on every restaurant menu. 1...
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Tommy Centola
Mar 9, 20231 min read
Crawfish Nachos
How about a little Cajun Mexican fusion? It's not too far of a reach to add crawfish tails to nachos. Maybe next, it will be pizza. 14...
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Tommy Centola
Mar 6, 20232 min read
Crawfish Kolaches
Springtime means one thing to me, Crawfish season. Here comes two new ways to prepare crawfish tails. 1 1/2 cups water (105 to 110℉) 1...
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Tommy Centola
Mar 2, 20231 min read
Hotel Butter
Here is a classic compound butter. It is often used on top of grilled steaks. It's a classic French cooking staple. 1 tablespoon fresh...
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Tommy Centola
Feb 23, 20231 min read
Shrimp Salad Sliders
Who doesn't love a slider? These couple of bite sandwiches are all the rage.ON your imagination is the limit for the fillings of this...
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Tommy Centola
Feb 20, 20231 min read
Angels on Horseback
How about a couple of appetizers or finger foods this week. This first one is a great use of oysters. Canola oil for frying 12 slices...
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Tommy Centola
Feb 16, 20231 min read
Oysters with Lemon-Cilantro Mignonette
In my opinion, the best way to cook an oyster is to not cook them at all. There is nothing like eating a raw oyster seconds after you...
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Tommy Centola
Feb 13, 20231 min read
Oyster Pasta
Before the weather starts getting too warm, how about a couple of oyster recipes. Got to eat as many as you can before they start to turn...
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Tommy Centola
Feb 9, 20232 min read
Andouille-Stuffed Pork Shoulder with Creole Mustard Sauce.
I love to use andouille as a stuffing, especially with pork. Here, I'm using a pork shoulder instead of my traditional pork chop. 1...
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Tommy Centola
Feb 6, 20232 min read
Jambalaya-Stuffed Bell Peppers
In Louisiana, we love to stuff our dishes. This week, I'm sharing two stuffed dishes 8 medium assorted bell peppers (about 3 pounds) 3...
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Tommy Centola
Feb 2, 20231 min read
Crawfish Hand Pies
The big game is coming up. I prefer finger foods while watching the commercials. Isn't that the real reason most people watch the Super...
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Tommy Centola
Jan 26, 20231 min read
Debris Shrimp and Grits
Shrimp and Grits is a dish I have a few variations of. So why not one more? Here's something a little out of left field. 4 cups chicken...
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Tommy Centola
Jan 19, 20231 min read
Roast Beef Debris
It is said that Mother's restaurant coined the term debris when it comes to roast beef. Next week, I have two recipes coming that uses...
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Tommy Centola
Jan 16, 20232 min read
Boudin-Stuffed Chicken
The only theme with this weeks recipes is that they contain no seafood. On Thursday, I will post a recipe that is a base for the two...
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Tommy Centola
Jan 12, 20231 min read
Lemon Remoulade
Here's a great spread for a seafood poboy. It's also makes a great sauce for crab cakes 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise 1 1/2 tablespoons Creole...
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Tommy Centola
Jan 9, 20231 min read
Buttermilk Herb Dressing
This week, have a couple of recipes that are versatile. They can me used as salad dressings or for sandwiches. 1/2 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup...
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Tommy Centola
Jan 5, 20232 min read
Mardi Gras Pound Cake
Here is a bundt style King Cake. It still has all the flavors of King Cake with a different shape. 1 1/2 cups butter, softened 2 1/2 cups...
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Tommy Centola
Jan 2, 20232 min read
Cinnamon Roll Wreath
Carnival season is upon use. How about 2 variations of a King Cake. Let's start with a bakers dream. 1 cup warm milk (105 to 110℉) 1...
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Tommy Centola
Dec 29, 20221 min read
Turkey Spaghetti with Cream Sauce
When you see spaghetti with cream sauce, turkey is not the first protein you think about. Wherever you use chicken, you can almost always...
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