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Tommy Centola
May 9, 20241 min read
Creole Tomato and Crab Linguine
I love pasta. Here is a lightly sauced Linguine, showcasing Creole tomatoes and Crabmeat. 8 ounces dry linguine 1/4 cup butter 2...
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Tommy Centola
May 6, 20242 min read
Creole Tomato Pie
It's that time of year again when Creole tomatoes are starting to show up. I want to share with you a couple of new recipes for these...
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Tommy Centola
May 2, 20242 min read
Crawfish Meatballs and Spaghetti
If you're looking to cut down on red meat, here's a great Italian dish using crawfish. It's a good thing you can find crawfish tails...
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Tommy Centola
Apr 29, 20241 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
Apr 25, 20242 min read
Oak Alley Shrimp Creole
Every one has the favorite Shrimp Creole recipe. Here's the one form Oak Alley. 2 pounds headless jumbo shrimp 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1/2...
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Tommy Centola
Apr 22, 20241 min read
Oak Alley Garlic Sautéed Shrimp
This week, we are taking a trip up the river to the most photographed plantation, Oak Alley. I will be sharing two of their shrimp...
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Tommy Centola
Apr 18, 20241 min read
Lamb Flatbread
I have yet to meet someone who doesn't like pizza. Here's a different spin on the Italian classic. Per Serving: 1 taco-sized flour...
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Tommy Centola
Apr 15, 20241 min read
Lamb Ragu
A few weeks back, I posted a recipe Slow-Braised Leg of Lamb. This week, I want to share with you two recipes to use the leftover meat. 1...
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Tommy Centola
Apr 11, 20241 min read
Bon Ton Jambalaya
Here is the quickly made jambalaya from the closed restaurant. I'm hoping this recipe makes it back when the new owners reopen. 12...
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Tommy Centola
Apr 8, 20242 min read
Ralph Brennan's Creole Jambalaya
This week, I'm sharing a couple of jambalaya recipes from some Big names in New Orleans restaurants. Let's start off with Ralph Brennan....
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Tommy Centola
Apr 4, 20241 min read
Spring Risotto
Risotto is like jambalaya as there are almost unlimited ingredients you can use in them. This one contains no meat. 6 tablespoons butter...
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Tommy Centola
Apr 1, 20241 min read
Citrus-Braised Turnips
With a name like Centola, you know I have Italian blood running through me. This week, here are a couple of Italian inspired side dishes....
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Tommy Centola
Mar 28, 20242 min read
Slow-Braised Leg of Lamb
I wish my wife liked lamb. My grandmother would always invite me over when she cooked lamb. Here's another version. 1 6 to 8-pound leg of...
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Tommy Centola
Mar 25, 20242 min read
Glazed Ham
With Easter upon us, I thought I would share two new ways to cook your main dish. Let's start with a ham. 1 12 to 15-pound bone-in...
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Tommy Centola
Mar 21, 20242 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
Mar 18, 20241 min read
Braised Artichokes
Artichokes were a favorite of my mom's. With this weeks post falling on a sister's and brother's birthdays, I figured I would keep this...
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Tommy Centola
Mar 14, 20241 min read
Crawfish and Rice Stuffed Peppers
I know that leftover crawfish from boils are preferable for recipes. If you have to use frozen tails, make sure they are local products....
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Tommy Centola
Mar 11, 20241 min read
Crawfish and Andouille Pasta
Crawfish prices are slowly starting to drop. Here are two more crawfish recipes. 1/4 cup butter 1/2 pound andouille, cut crosswise...
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Tommy Centola
Mar 7, 20241 min read
Roast Shoulder of Lamb with Rosemary
When cooking with wine, don't just grab the lowest price wine you can find. The rule of thumb is is you won't drink it, don't cook with...
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Tommy Centola
Mar 4, 20242 min read
Baked Stuffed Clams
As Julia Child once said, "I enjoy cooking with wine, sometimes I even put it in the food I'm cooking." With that in mind, here are two...
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