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Salted Bourbon Caramel Sauce
Here's a tasty sauce. There are too many uses to list them all. No need to go Bubba Blue by listing them all. 1 1/2 cup heavy whipping...
Tommy Centola
Dec 26, 20241 min read
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Creole Caramel Popcorn
This week, I want to showcase the flavor of caramel. Today's recipe is a tasty snack. 6 tablespoons canola oil 2/3 cup popcorn kernels 1...
Tommy Centola
Dec 23, 20241 min read
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Perfect finishing touch to Creme Brûlée
I was not a very mischievous child growing up. While in the kitchen cooking, you get to do three things that you were taught not to do:...
Tommy Centola
Dec 22, 20243 min read
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Cane Syrup-Glazed Collard Greens
I love to cook with cane syrup. It is the perfect sweetner for almost any dish. Here's one that's great for any table. 1 tablespoon...
Tommy Centola
Dec 19, 20241 min read
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Spicy Brussels Sprouts
This week, I want to share a couple of different side dishes to bring to the holiday table. Let's start with Brussels sprouts. 2 pounds...
Tommy Centola
Dec 16, 20241 min read
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Elevate Frog Legs
I wish my wife liked frog legs. She said that she used to eat them when she was younger. Since she is not a fan, I don’t eat them as...
Tommy Centola
Dec 15, 20243 min read
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Seafood Boil Seasoning
Here is a great seasoning for top of the stove boiling. It's perfect for boiling shrimp for shrimp remoulade. 1/4 cup lemon zest (about 8...
Tommy Centola
Dec 12, 20241 min read
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Garlic Confit
Here's a recipe that produces two different ingredients. The garlic will have a milder and sweeter flavor. You are able to use it in any...
Tommy Centola
Dec 9, 20241 min read
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Three easy baking recipes
I am not a baker. I don’t have the patience for it. You have to be precise when it comes to measuring your ingredients. The hardest thing...
Tommy Centola
Dec 8, 20243 min read
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Pomegranate Mojito Cocktail
The Pomegranate juice and mint simple syrup give this drink a festive feel. 1/4 cup rum 1/4 cup pomegranate juice 2 tablespoons fresh...
Tommy Centola
Dec 5, 20241 min read
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MInt Simple Syrup
With the holidays here, I thought I would share a new beverage. It's perfect for the season. Today, I am sharing one of the ingredients....
Tommy Centola
Dec 2, 20241 min read
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Different ways to cook chicken
Chicken is something that I could eat every day. The mild flavor of the meal lends itself to almost unlimited preparations.With the price...
Tommy Centola
Dec 1, 20243 min read
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Eggnog Molasses Sandwich Cookies
If you do a cookie exchange for Christmas, here's a different one. I guarantee no one will have this recipe. 3/4 cup butter, softened 1...
Tommy Centola
Nov 28, 20242 min read
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Eggnog Buttercream
I am one that wishes eggnog would be available year round. This week, I will share a cookie recipe split into two different post. 1 cup...
Tommy Centola
Nov 25, 20241 min read
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Signature dish focuses on garlic
New Orleans is known for its talented chefs. I don’t think there is one with a better name that chef Susan Spicer. With her delicate...
Tommy Centola
Nov 24, 20243 min read
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Butter Pecan Cake
Pecans pop up in numerous desserts around the holidays. Here's a cake that will have every one asking for more. 1 1/4 cup butter,...
Tommy Centola
Nov 21, 20242 min read
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Brown Sugar Frosting
This week, I am sharing a great cake recipe for the holidays. Today is the frosting for the cake 1 1/2 cups firmly packed light brown...
Tommy Centola
Nov 18, 20241 min read
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Cook meal from the hear on Valentine's Day
Many couples dine in restaurants for Valentine’s Day. This is one of the busiest days for restaurants, which could mean a long wait for a...
Tommy Centola
Nov 17, 20243 min read
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Salmon Croquettes
Here's a childhood favorite from my mom. I was always one of the first at the table when these were served. Fry: 1 tablespoon minced...
Tommy Centola
Nov 14, 20241 min read
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Chicken Bonne Femme
Tomorrow, my cookbook is scheduled to be released. This week, I will share two recipes from You Can't Take New Orleans Out Of The Cook. 4...
Tommy Centola
Nov 11, 20241 min read
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