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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...
Tommy Centola
Sep 22, 20221 min read
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Bacon Bleu Potato Salad
Football season is in full swing. This week, I'm sharing two recipes that are great side dishes for tailgating, whether you are at the...
Tommy Centola
Sep 19, 20221 min read
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Summer Tomato Salad
Most people like to eat lighter during the summer. Salads are a common choice on a hot day. Here's one that is sure to please. 1/4 cup...
Tommy Centola
Aug 4, 20221 min read
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Cajun Popcorn Salad
If you have a dish on a restaurant menu that accounts for 10% of the entree sales, it's a hit. 15 % makes it a star. At Cannon's, the...
Tommy Centola
Jun 2, 20221 min read
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Uptown Salad
Summer is here. Usually our food desires turn to lighter things. This week, I want to share with you two salad recipes from Cannon's...
Tommy Centola
May 30, 20221 min read
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Grilled Potato Salad
Here's a potato salad that you can serve either warm or cold. It's a great addition to any meal. 3 pounds baby Dutch yellow potatoes,...
Tommy Centola
Mar 10, 20221 min read
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Fennel and Orange Salad
Thanksgiving is quickly approaching. I thought this week I would share 2 side dishes that would be a new addition to your holiday table....
Tommy Centola
Nov 15, 20211 min read
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Tropical Shrimp Salad
Who wants to cook in the middle of summer. The heat down south is just unbearable. Here's a cool salad to help chase that heat away. 1...
Tommy Centola
Jul 22, 20211 min read
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Crawfish Potato Salad
I was surprised that I did not have this recipe already posted. I know we are past crawfish season. This is a great side dish any time of...
Tommy Centola
Jun 24, 20211 min read
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Feast of the Seven Fishes Dish 2 Fried Green Tomatoes with Crabmeat Remoulade
This dish represents the salad course for this feast. Nothing is more Southern than Fried Green Tomatoes. Topping it with Crabmeat...
Tommy Centola
Dec 3, 20201 min read
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Crawfish Remoulade Salad
This tasty recipe can be made with either crawfish or cooked shrimp. Either way, you will get a taste of New Orleans. Try it both ways...
Tommy Centola
Jul 30, 20201 min read
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Shrimp and Rice Salad from Marcelle Bienvenu
With all this craziness going on, we are not allowed to get together in a large group to celebrate spring. When we do, there will be...
Tommy Centola
Mar 30, 20201 min read
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Steen's Cane Syrup Vinaigrette
I thought I would change things up this week by sharing a Vinaigrette recipe and a Dipping Sauce Recipe. Today's recipe is from Chef Cory...
Tommy Centola
Mar 2, 20201 min read
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Caesar Dressing
Did you know that the Caesar Salad and Dressing was created by an Italian immigrant working in Mexico? Here is the recipe from Cannon’s...
Tommy Centola
Aug 15, 20191 min read
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Vinaigrette Dressing
It is a busy week for me. This week, I am featuring two home made salad dressings. 1 cup Olive Oil 1 cup Vegetable Oil 3/4 cup Salad...
Tommy Centola
Aug 12, 20191 min read
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Summer Rice Salad
I have a friend who recently challenged me. She is lactose intolerant and says that most of my food contains dairy. Here is a dish with...
Tommy Centola
Jul 11, 20191 min read
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Avocado Oliva from LeRuth’s 20th Anniversary Cookbook
Here is my 800th posted recipe. I am using a recipe from the 20th Anniversary cookbook that features two ingredients that Chef Warren was...
Tommy Centola
Mar 14, 20191 min read
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Panzanella
With Tuesday being Mardi Gras, I thought I would share a couple of dishes that are meatless in preparation for Lent. The first is a bread...
Tommy Centola
Mar 4, 20191 min read
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Mardi Gras Pasta Salad
Here is a meatless pasta salad that goes great with anything. It is a great accompaniment to a PoBoy sandwich. 1 pounds Fusilli Pasta 1/2...
Tommy Centola
Jan 24, 20191 min read
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Spinach Salad with Satsumas
Here is a spinach salad that is straight from the bayou. 1 bag Spinach leaves 1/2 small Red Onion, thinly sliced 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes 1...
Tommy Centola
Nov 23, 20181 min read
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