Tommy Centola
Creole Bouillabaisse
This week, you will have to make the second recipe to be used in the first. You may ask why not the other way around. I'll tell you...
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Tommy Centola
Mar 30, 20231 min read
Creamy Crawfish Rice Casserole
There is a lost art in making a casserole. I know it's not something I often think of. It's a great way to cook for a gathering. 1/4 cup...
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Tommy Centola
Mar 27, 20231 min read
Crawfish Quiche
Just back from a quick trip to New Orleans. I had so great boiled crawfish. I can only imagine how good those tails would be in this...
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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
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 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
Dec 22, 20221 min read
Crawfish Hash
I always think of hash as a breakfast dish. It is also a great addition to lunch or dinner. Here's a south Louisiana version. 3...
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Tommy Centola
Dec 15, 20221 min read
Shrimp and Crab Gumbo
Since clam chowder is not a local dish, how about another take on Gumbo. Here is a great example of a traditional seafood gumbo. 1 pound...
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Tommy Centola
Nov 24, 20222 min read
Bayou Cioppino
Cippino is an Italian American stew that is popular in San Francisco. On my first trip there, it was ne of the first dishes I ordered. I...
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Tommy Centola
Nov 21, 20221 min read
Seared Redfish with Crawfish Cream Sauce
I'm working on a series of articles for the newspaper for December. I want to feature the Feast of the Seven Fishes. For those of you who...
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Tommy Centola
Nov 17, 20221 min read
Oysters Broiled in a Garlicky Herb Butter
Here's a take on Char Grilled Oysters. There's no need to light up your grill. Turn on your oven to broil and let's go. Rock salt 1 cup...
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Tommy Centola
Oct 13, 20221 min read
Shrimp, Sausage and Tomato Jambalaya
Here is a good Creole jambalaya. You can use any tomatoes you like. Heirloom tomatoes give a extra tomato punch to the dish. 2...
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Tommy Centola
Oct 10, 20221 min read
Shrimp Orleans
I don't think there is a more versatile seafood than shrimp. With the abundance around south Louisiana, they are readily available. Here...
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