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Tommy Centola
Jul 18, 20241 min read
Shrimp Boil Pasta
While crawfish season is over, there's not reason you can't bring those flavors alive in other dishes. Try this Shrimp Boil Pasta recipe...
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Tommy Centola
Jul 15, 20241 min read
Shrimp Pasta Primavera
Most everyone has eaten a form of shrimp pasta. Here comes two new ways to prepare this combination. 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and...
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Tommy Centola
Jul 11, 20241 min read
Praline Chicken Salad Pitas
The filling is something that you can sperad on regular bread or crackers. The pita makes for a great presentatipn. 1 cup mayonnaise 1...
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Tommy Centola
Jul 8, 20241 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
Jul 4, 20241 min read
Summer Pasta Salad
Everyone has their own version of pasta salad. I have shared a few with you myself. Here's one that doesn't contain any meats. 1/3 cup...
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Tommy Centola
Jul 1, 20241 min read
Creole Grilled Corn
With grilling time in full swing, here's a couple of side dishes this week. Let's start with one that is "grilled." 2 ears yellow corn in...
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Tommy Centola
Jun 27, 20242 min read
Grasshopper Ice Cream Sandwiches.
The Grasshopper was reported created at Tujague's restaurant in 1918, making it a truly New Orleans classic. Let''s grab the ice cream...
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Tommy Centola
Jun 24, 20241 min read
No-Churn Grasshopper Ice Cream
Here's another set of recipes this week, where you need the first one to make the second one. It's all about the Grasshopper. 2 cups cold...
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Tommy Centola
Jun 20, 20242 min read
Blueberry Gateau
Today's recipe, along with both of next weeks, will be all about blueberries. Let's start with this blueberry cake 1/2 cup plus 2...
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Tommy Centola
Jun 17, 20241 min read
Berries and Cream
For the next two weeks, I will be focusing on fresh berries for dessert ingredients. Today's uses 4 different berries. 1 pound fresh...
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Tommy Centola
Jun 13, 20242 min read
Crabmeat-Stuffed Jalapeño Poppers
Stuffed jalapeños are popular appetizers on restaurant menus. Here's a twist that uses the sweet meat of the blue crab as part of it's...
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Tommy Centola
Jun 10, 20241 min read
Crabmeat Crostini
As crawfish start to go away, here comes the blue crabs. This week , I will be featuring them in a couple of appetizers. 1 pound jumbo...
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Tommy Centola
Jun 6, 20241 min read
Chardonnay Butter
Time to break out the grill. Here's a great sauce for fish or light meats. 3/4 cup Chardonnay wine 1/3 cup chopped shallots 2 parsley...
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Tommy Centola
Jun 3, 20241 min read
Smoke Rub
Today is my brother Mike's birthday! He is the Pit Master of Rugaroux Q, who does cookoffs and fund raising for Hogs for the Cause....
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Tommy Centola
May 30, 20241 min read
Creole Mustard Sauce
Here's the sauce for topping the Crab Beignets from Monday. It's also great for other fried seafoods. 3/4 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup sour...
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Tommy Centola
May 27, 20241 min read
Crab Beignets
This week, I'm sharing two recipes that go together. Thursday's recipe will be a suace for today's. 1 cup mascarpone cheese 1 cup finely...
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Tommy Centola
May 23, 20241 min read
Cajun Roasted Potatoes
I love roasted potatoes. Just peel, quarter, season, and throw them in the oven. You can then concentrate on your main dish. If you wish,...
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Tommy Centola
May 20, 20241 min read
Spring Succotash
Main dishes do not make a meal. You need the side dishes to make things complete. Here are a couple to add to your next meal. 2 cups...
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Tommy Centola
May 16, 20241 min read
Hot Honey Butter Roasted Chicken
This recipe is before the current craze of Hot Honey that can be bought in the grocery stores. I would follow this recipe to ensure the...
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Tommy Centola
May 13, 20242 min read
Chicken Sauce Piquante
Chicken is something that I could eat every day. There's so many different ways to cook it. How about two new ons this week? 1 cup...
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