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Frankly Fancy Foods, 1959
The appetizing appetizer chapter, from Betty Crocker's "Frankly Fancy" Foods Recipe Booklet, 1959. One of the most epic, tempting,...

Brian Theis
Mar 271 min read
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Bunny Chow Canapés with Carrot Sambal
Bunny Chow (or, simply, a "Bunny") is a South African dish of Indian origin. The end of a hollowed out loaf of bread (like a square bowl)...

Brian Theis
Jan 202 min read
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I've Come for the Ham Down Under!
Ham is a popular holiday staple in the "land down under," and of course, BBQ or "barbie" sauce is a regular part of many a gala...

Brian Theis
Jan 202 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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Orange Dragon Dip with Creepy Crudités
It's "what do I do with all this leftover pumpkin?" season! Here's one answer: my Orange Dragon (Asian Pumpkin) dip with Creepy Crudités!...

Brian Theis
Oct 23, 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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Autumn Quiche Minis
These fun, quick-to-bake, fall-flavored mini quiches are terrific for breakfast or brunch in any season of the year. Great with a simple...

Brian Theis
Oct 16, 20242 min read
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Great Pumpkin Hummus
This one is a KHOU Great Day Houston (and now website) exclusive. You won't see it in my best-selling cookbook , however my book has, of...

Brian Theis
Oct 12, 20241 min read
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Kentucky Colonel, Blue Grass, & Chicken Fried Steak Bites
Here are the latest tempting recipes from my treasure box, " The 2 in 1 International Recipe Card Collection for Mixed Drinks and Hors...

Brian Theis
Sep 4, 20241 min read
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Anthony Perkins' Tuna Fish Salad
Anthony Perkins is best known for his epic, spine-chilling role as Norman Bates  in Alfred Hitchcock's 1960 horror masterpiece, " Psycho...

Brian Theis
Sep 1, 20241 min read
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Janet Leigh's Tropical Fruit Salad
Janet Leigh is best known for her iconic performance as Marion Crane in Alfred Hitchcock's 1960 horror masterpiece, " Psycho ." When...

Brian Theis
Sep 1, 20242 min read
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Moulin Rouge and Chicken Liver Bouchées
Here are this week's exciting recipes from " The 2 in 1 International Recipe Card Collection for Mixed Drinks and Hors D'Oeuvre ."...

Brian Theis
Aug 22, 20241 min read
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Paula Prentiss' Chicken Sweet and Sour
Paula Prentiss is best known for her film roles in Where the Boys Are  (1960), What's New Pussycat?  (1965), Catch-22  (1970), and The...

Brian Theis
Aug 18, 20242 min read
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Spritzer & Sherry-Shrimp Aspic
Here are the latest crowd-pleasing recipes from my treasure box, "The 2 in 1 International Recipe Card Collection for Mixed Drinks and...

Brian Theis
Aug 1, 20241 min read
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Cher's Hawaiian Meatballs American Style
Gypsies, tramps, and meatballs! Check out these Cher-balls! Whatever's bothering you today, they're so scrumptious, they'll make you...

Brian Theis
Jun 20, 20241 min read
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Potato Salad all'Italiana
My taste testers gave this sensational, Mediterranean-infused, mayo-free potato salad 12 thumbs up! (There were six testers, hehe). This...

Brian Theis
Jun 18, 20241 min read
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The Rosalind Russell
"The Rosalind Russell, it is claimed, was designed by the actress herself—believable because her husband, Frederick Brisson,...

Brian Theis
Jun 5, 20241 min read
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Oeufs Diablo (Deviled Eggs)
I was once in Washington, D.C. at a dinner party thrown by friends. One of the appetizers was deviled eggs. After trying one, I...

Brian Theis
Jun 4, 20242 min read
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