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Night Lights are Fun
I love night lights! I have THREE in my kitchen in New Orleans—they're great when you're making a quick trip at night for a drink of...
Brian Theis
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Tuna Casino on the Half Shell
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...
Brian Theis
Jan 291 min read
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Gumdrop Mountain Biscuits
Brand new recipe! You won't find this one in my best-selling cookbook ! Biscuits meet gumdrops in my newest sweets creation! Inspired by...
Brian Theis
Dec 19, 20242 min read
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Betty Crocker Snowman Cake Party 1971
I love the idea of baking a snowman cake, frosting and decorating it and just putting it in the middle of a table so kids can have a...
Brian Theis
Dec 19, 20241 min read
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Antoine's Special and Crab Creole Dip
Here are the latest exciting recipes from my treasure box, " The 2 in 1 International Recipe Card Collection for Mixed Drinks and Hors...
Brian Theis
Dec 19, 20241 min read
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Cranberry Puffs
An appealing (and fun-to-make!) dessert idea, perfect for Thanksgiving, or any day. From The Betty Crocker Recipe Card Library , 1971.
Brian Theis
Nov 20, 20241 min read
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Perfect Manhattan & Newberg Croustades
Here are the latest recipes from my treasure box, " The 2 in 1 International Recipe Card Collection for Mixed Drinks and Hors D'Oeuvre ."...
Brian Theis
Nov 20, 20241 min read
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Collecting Vintage Cupcake Picks
I just love my collection of vintage cupcake picks! They're great to decorate muffins, appetizers, cupcakes, and so much more. I get them...
Brian Theis
Oct 22, 20241 min read
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Bourguignon de Paris
My Boeuf Bourguignon! First time on the web! From "The Infinite Feast: How to Host the Ones You Love—Recipes from the Big Easy . . . and...
Brian Theis
Sep 4, 20242 min read
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Stuffed Tomatoes Pavarotti
Delicious new recipe alert! Luciano Pavarotti harks from Emilia-Romagna, home of Parmigiano Reggiano and Modena Balsamico. Plus, these...
Brian Theis
Aug 1, 20241 min read
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Tomato Basil Baked Sardines
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...
Brian Theis
Aug 1, 20241 min read
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Hamilton Beach Breakfast Sandwich Maker
I was looking for another, easier way to make my guest-favorite, the Eggy McBrian. Enter: the Hamilton Beach Breakfast Sandwich Maker! So...
Brian Theis
Mar 14, 20241 min read
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Jacqueline Kennedy's Waffles
Jackie's waffles. From The Celebrity Cookbook, 1966. Jacqueline Kennedy's Waffles 1/2 cup butter 1 tablespoon sugar 2 egg yolks 7/8 cup...
Brian Theis
Mar 13, 20241 min read
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"Jim" Beard's Russian Salad, 1954
There are few side dishes that work with as many mains as a delicious Russian salad. James Beard's 1954 recipe caught my eye. (He went by...
Brian Theis
Feb 14, 20242 min read
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Havin' a Holiday Ball
There may be glass balls on the tree, but those aren’t the only spherical holiday delights! The Christmas Party Buffet (or Holiday Party...
Brian Theis
Dec 3, 20233 min read
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Champion Chocolate Chip Chubbies
The day you've all been waiting for has finally arrived. Till now you've had to buy my cookbook to get your hands on its most popular...
Brian Theis
Oct 5, 20232 min read
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Mary Tyler Moore's Almond Meringue Cookies
She's going to bake it, after all! I haven't tried this recipe but who can resist a good meringue? Turn the world on with Mary's smile —...
Brian Theis
Oct 3, 20231 min read
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Soft & Special Peanut Butter Blossoms
National Peanut Butter Cookie Day is June 12th, Homemade Cookie Day is October 1st. National Cookie Day is December 4th. Bake Cookies Day...
Brian Theis
Sep 27, 20232 min read
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Thelma Ritter's Seafood Dip
Jimmy Stewart, Rear Window, 1954: "Would you fix me a sandwich, please?" Thelma, as Stella: "Yes, I will. And I'll spread a little common...
Brian Theis
Sep 14, 20232 min read
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Red Velvet Cupcakes & Cream Cheese Frosting
I titled this recipe "Red Velvet Run Cupcakes," for a WWL-TV segment featuring my party food for the Red Dress Run in New Orleans, August...
Brian Theis
Aug 31, 20232 min read
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