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Tommy Centola
Dec 12, 20131 min read
Crab and Corn Bisque from John Besh
For some reason, this recipe did not post. So here it is again. 2 Tablespoons olive Oil 1 pound Gumbo Crabs 1 Onion, chopped 1 Celery...
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Tommy Centola
Dec 5, 20131 min read
Oyster Soup Brennan
Winter has arrived in Arkansas. We are bracing for an ice storm. Hopefully, it will not be as bad as forecasted. Here is the most popular...
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Tommy Centola
Nov 25, 20131 min read
Turkey and Andouille Gumbo from Emeril
Thursday is Thanklsgiving. One of the best uses of leftover turkey is Turkey and Andouille Gumbo. The weather is perfect for this version...
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Tommy Centola
Oct 31, 20131 min read
New England Style Clam Chowder
Last night, the Boston Red Soxs won the World Series. This got me thinking of my father. He was born and raised in Boston. Unfortunately,...
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Tommy Centola
Oct 28, 20132 min read
Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
Last night, I made this dish for my wife. The weather is starting to turn cool. She always likes soups for meals in the colder months....
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Tommy Centola
Aug 5, 20132 min read
Oyster Soup from Casamento’s
Today is National Oyster Day. The quality of Oysters in the hot summer months are not the best. This is the time of year that the oysters...
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Tommy Centola
Mar 4, 20131 min read
Cream of Crawfish Boil Soup
It is still a little chilly here in Arkansas. That does not stop me from having a crawfish boil. So, I am always trying to come up with...
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Tommy Centola
Oct 15, 20122 min read
Gulf Coast Summer Bouilabaisse from Commander’s Palace
Bouilabassie is a traditional Provencal fish stew originating from the port city of Marseille. This stew is traditionally made with 3...
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Tommy Centola
Oct 11, 20121 min read
Oyster Soup from Brennan’s Restaurant
One of the world’s best known meal is Breakfast at Brennan’s. This French Quarter restaurant probably serves the most breakfast meals of...
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Tommy Centola
Oct 8, 20122 min read
Cream of Garlic Soup from Bayonna Restaurant
This soup was created by Susan Spicer, owner of Bayonna and Mondo restaurants. Susan has been cooking since 1970. Her cookbook, Crescent...
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Tommy Centola
Oct 1, 20122 min read
Gumbo Ya Ya from Mr. B’s Bistro
Today, we are getting the first feel of Fall in the air. This gets me thinking about making soup. Today, I have a gumbo recipe from Mr....
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Tommy Centola
Sep 27, 20121 min read
Commander’s Palace Turtle Soup
This is the only soup that Commander’s Palace serves every day. It is one of the best, if not the best, Turtle Soup in New Orleans. It is...
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Tommy Centola
Sep 24, 20121 min read
Commander’s Palace Creole Seafood Gumbo
Here is another recipe from Commander’s Palace. I am not sure who created this recipe, but it is one of the best in New Orleans. The best...
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Tommy Centola
May 7, 20121 min read
Crab and Brie Soup
This is a soup that is becoming popular around New Orleans. It is the signature soup of the Dakota restaurant in Covington, La. Since...
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Tommy Centola
Mar 26, 20121 min read
LeRuth’s Back of the House Gumbo
This rich gumbo was served 5 or 6 times a year to the cooking staff at 4;30 in LeRuth’s Kitchen 1/4 lb Smoked Slab Bacon, diced and...
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Tommy Centola
Mar 5, 20121 min read
Red Bean Soup
This is another soup that is a version of a traditional New Orleans dish. Red beans are a staple on Mondays. Most places offer this on...
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Tommy Centola
Jan 9, 20121 min read
Oysters Rockefeller Soup
This is a great way to make Oysters Rockefeller for a large group. Also, if you are unable to get your oysters still in their shell, you...
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Tommy Centola
Jan 2, 20121 min read
Oyster Soup from Chez Helene
4oz Butter 4oz Flour 1/2 gallon Oysters, drained (reserve liquor) 1/4 gallon Clam Juice 1/2 cup Green Onions, finely chopped 1/2...
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Tommy Centola
Dec 8, 20111 min read
Feast of the Seven Fishes Dish 3 Oyster Artichoke Soup
Chef Warren Leruth, of LeRuth’s restaurant, created oyster and artichoke soup. This soup was the house special. It has since been widely...
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Tommy Centola
Oct 6, 20111 min read
Shrimp and Corn Chowder
Since it will be getting cool soon, I thought a soup would be a good recipe to post. This hearty soup is great on those cold winter days....
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