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Tommy Centola
Oct 171 min read
Mirliton Slaw
Here's a twist on cole slaw. The crunchness of the fresh mirlitons, radishes and carrots really makes this dish. 1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon...
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Tommy Centola
Sep 261 min read
Sweet & Sour Celery Seed Dressing
Chef Warren started his career developing salad dressings for Seven Seas. 3 tablespoons Catsup 2 tablespoons White Vinegar 1 tablespoon...
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Tommy Centola
Sep 231 min read
Russian Dressing
This week, I am sharing a couple of salad dressings from, in my opioion, the greatest chef ever, Warren Leruth. 2/3 cup mayonnaise 1/3...
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Tommy Centola
Aug 151 min read
Green Goddess Dressing
Before Chef Warren opened his first restaurant in Sherman Texas, he works in various research kitchens. He developed the Seven Seas line...
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Tommy Centola
Aug 121 min read
French Dressing Belle Rives
Looking through my cookbooks the other day, I stumbled across LeRuth's Front Door Back Door Cookbook. I found a couple of salad dressings...
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Tommy Centola
Jul 81 min read
Shredded Chicken Noodle Bowl
This week, we are headed to the yard for our focus ingredient. Here are a couple of rotisserie chicken recipes that are great for lunch....
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Tommy Centola
Apr 291 min read
Crawfish Pasta Salad
Before the season ends, I thought I would share two more crawfish. This first one is great for a backyard cookout. 1 large red onion 1...
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Tommy Centola
Mar 212 min read
Shrimp, Artichoke, and Barley Salad
Here's a salad that I know my mom would have enjoyed. She love shrimp and artichoke. 1 cup lemon juice, divided 1/2 cup diced yellow bell...
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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
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
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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Tommy Centola
Aug 14, 20231 min read
Marinated Tomatoes
Are you looking to take your recipes to the next level? This week, I'm sharing two recipes that will do just that. 1/2 cup extra-virgin...
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Tommy Centola
Aug 7, 20231 min read
Crabmeat and Avocado Salad
It's crab season. Since crab is so versatile, this week I will share both a cold and warm application. 3 large Creole tomatoes, halved 3...
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Tommy Centola
Jul 24, 20231 min read
Black and Blue Fruit Salad
It's berry season. Blue and black berries are plentiful. Here's a couple of recipes for those fresh picked treats. 2 cups fresh...
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Tommy Centola
Jul 6, 20231 min read
Spicy Vinaigrette
Vinaigrettes were know as French dressing in the 19th century. Today it closely resembles Italian Dressing. Here's a kicked-up version....
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Tommy Centola
Jul 3, 20231 min read
Lemon-Parmesan Dressing
We are deep in the heat of summer. Many people turn to lighter dishes, such as salads. This week, I have a couple of different salad...
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Tommy Centola
May 11, 20231 min read
Accordion-Style Creole Tomatoes au Gratin
If this were a potato it would be referred to as Hasselback. The slicing of the tomato allows it to cook more inside. 6 medium-sized...
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Tommy Centola
Sep 22, 20221 min read
Barbecued Pork n Beans
A cookout is not complete without beans. Here's a recipe in which the variations depend on the types of sauce and beans you use. 1/4 cup...
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