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Brian Theis
May 14, 20231 min read
The Southern Cookbook, 1954
From the Hors d'oeuvres chapter of The Southern Cookbook, Marion Brown, 1954. Appetizers, tantalizers, and tidbits! Irma! Marguery!...
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Brian Theis
May 12, 20231 min read
Chinese Crispy Peanut Candy
One of my very favorite things! I discovered this crowd-pleasing crispy peanut candy in New York City's Chinatown and now I order it...
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Brian Theis
Apr 5, 20232 min read
Count of Monte Cristo Sandwiches
Here is the American cousin of the French "croque monsieur" and the British "toastie." If, unlike the main character in the time-honored...
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Brian Theis
Feb 28, 20232 min read
Oscar-Winning Movie Star Cheeseball
Are you still waiting for YOUR star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame? Here’s the next best thing. It’s perfect for this year’s Oscar party,...
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Brian Theis
Sep 1, 20221 min read
Happy Birthday Hamburger Sliders
With the Labor Day holiday weekend fast approaching, I decided it was time for the internet world premiere of my "Happy Birthday...
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Brian Theis
Jul 28, 20222 min read
Polpette di Carne with Ragù Veloce
From "The Infinite Feast: How to Host the Ones You Love—Recipes from the Big Easy . . . and Beyond" by Brian Theis, 2020 Click here for...
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Brian Theis
Jul 7, 20222 min read
Delmonico Ribeye with Herb Butter
The nice people at Eat This! Not That! asked me for an old-fashioned steak recipe story. Link here. So here goes! The recipe's...
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Brian Theis
Jul 7, 20221 min read
Swans Down Cake Secrets, 1953
Swans Down Cake Flour has been around since the 1890's. General Foods may have introduced the first cake mix in 1945 with Swans Down,...
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Brian Theis
Jul 7, 20222 min read
World's Most Delicious White Cake
World's Most Delicious Three-Layer White Cake, and Chocolate Frosting. From "The Infinite Feast: How to Host the Ones You Love—Recipes...
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Brian Theis
Jun 16, 20221 min read
Brian's Boomerang Comeback Sauce!
Burgers, chicken tenders, fried fish, fried pickles, french fries, raw vegetables, you NAME it – everything’s better with my Boomerang...
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Brian Theis
Jun 14, 20221 min read
Katharine Hepburn's Brownies
If Kate's brownie-baking is as good as her Academy Awards record this recipe should be sweet! Katharine Hepburn's Brownies 2 (1-ounce)...
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Brian Theis
May 18, 20221 min read
Jemma Melvin's Platinum Pudding
Jemma Melvin is the food world's newest celebrity, beating 5000 other entrants UK-wide, in Her Majesty The Queen's Platinum Jubilee...
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Brian Theis
Apr 21, 20221 min read
Sandwich-Making Secrets
There are so many smart ways to make your sandwiches the best they can be. Here are some great ideas to inspire you during your next...
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Brian Theis
Apr 7, 20221 min read
Linda Evans' Veal Specialburger
Where do you think Krystle got the strength to fight Alexis on Dynasty year after year?! From eating her fortifying veal...
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Brian Theis
Mar 24, 20222 min read
Ann B. Davis' Outer Space Chimichangas
Outer Space Chimichangas? Oh, Alice! (EDITOR'S NOTE: This recipe looks like it actually might work!) Ann B. Davis' OUTER SPACE...
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Brian Theis
Mar 3, 20211 min read
Adventures in Flavor . . . with Kraft Dressings
This cookbooklet is dear to my heart. It's undated but I'd put it at 1960. It's got plenty of mid-century classic recipes and more. One...
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Brian Theis
Dec 16, 20203 min read
Gala Holiday Ham & Noodle Ring
One ring to rule them all. A nod to the zany ring molds of yore, this gala treat has a velvety texture and exciting, full-flavored...
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Brian Theis
Dec 10, 20204 min read
Rally 'Round the Cheese Ball!
They come in all shapes and sizes, AND nationalities. Around the cheese ball at a party is where the action is and I've been making them...
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Brian Theis
Oct 29, 20201 min read
Vampire Loaf of Salmon
From "The Infinite Feast: How to Host the Ones You Love—Recipes from the Big Easy . . . and Beyond" by Brian Theis, 2020 Click here for...
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Brian Theis
Oct 1, 20201 min read
James Beard's Cookbook for Entertaining 1954
Full name: James Beard's Complete Cookbook for Entertaining 1954 Cover design: George Peter Inside drawings: Harry Rosenbaum From...
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