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Flamenco Veal Chops, 1965
From 100 Ways to Be Original in all your Cooking . Lea & Perrins, circa 1965. The low-cal way! A few notes from the editor: To brown the chops, I would be inclined to use canola, not olive oil, and I expect 1/3 cup might be better than 1/4. I would then carefully remove most of the remaining oil from the skillet (leaving about a tablespoon) so could soften the green pepper and onion for about 4 minutes (then add remaining ingredients, etc). I would double the consommรฉ, rather

Brian Theis
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Knorr Wiener Schnitzel Fix
This is surely one of my most favorite things. So fast, so easy, so reliable, so TASTY and crispy and perfect every time. Below is what I call my " Le Rouquet Special," after a simple plate of Chicken Milanese and spaghetti they serve at a charming cafรฉ snack bar on the Left Bank in Paris. Knorr Fix is ideal for whipping up this yummy plate in no time. ๐ฉ๐ช ๐ ๐ ๐ซ ๐ฅ Order yours here ! Here's the back of the package. It's a German product but never fear, I've translated

Brian Theis
3 days ago1 min read
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Pompano ร la Maรฎtre dโHรดtel, 1941
Maรฎtre d'Hรดtel sauce is an early 20th century recipe I rediscovered in a cookbook I have in my kitchen here in New Orleans. From The Creole Kitchen Cookbook , Virginia M. Cooper, 1946 printing. The book includes outdated cultural references one would not see today. The recipes nevertheless are appealing and sturdy. Here is how this one might look. The attractive cover. I like that the book was printed in San Antonio, where I went to junior high, high school, and college. Nayl

Brian Theis
Feb 162 min read
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Natalie Wood's Beef Stroganoff
From The Celebrity Cookbook , 1966, compiled by Dinah Shore. Sounds good, Natalie! (The tomato juice is a unique addition). Beef Stroganoff 2 lbs. sirloin beef cut in thin strips 3/4 cup batter 3 medium chopped onions 1/2 lb. can button moshrooms 1 cup tomato juice 1/2 cup water 3/4 cup sherry 1 cup of sour cream Salt Pepper Flour Dredge meat in flour. Brown quickly in half of the butter. Remove meat from skillet and add remaining butter. Add onions and mushrooms. Cook 5 minu

Brian Theis
Feb 161 min read
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Cento Marinated Mushrooms
Cento marinated mushrooms are indubitably one of my very favorite things. I consume jars and jars of these every year! They are great as part of an antipasto appetizer tray, and perfect with a tart and tangy Italian vegetable salad. Robรฉrt Fresh Market here in New Orleans also makes their own delectable marinated mushrooms, but if I'm not near a Robรฉrt's, Cento is always the winner! Cento makes an endless number of other delicious products as well. If you're not near a groce

Brian Theis
Feb 161 min read
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Chinese Restaurant Almond Cookies
First time on the internet! From "The Infinite Feast: How to Host the Ones You LoveโRecipes from the Big Easy . . . and Beyond" by Brian Theis, 2020 Click here for more on my best-selling cookbook! Chinese Restaurant Almond Cookies Makes 30 cookies 2 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup lard or shortening, room temperature, in 1/2-inch pieces 1 large egg 1 teaspoon almond extract 30 whole toasted almonds 1 egg white

Brian Theis
Feb 161 min read
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Oysters Rockefeller, 1971
A New Orleans white tablecloth restaurant staple, originating at Antoine's restaurant in 1889. This recipe is from a cookbooklet put out by the New Orleans Public Service Middle South Utilities System in 1971. Positively aphrodisiacal! (Is that a word? hehe) ๐ฆช ๐ฆช ๐ฆช The well-used cover. Somebody's pen must not have been working! ๐ฆช ๐ฆช ๐ฆช The recipe! ๐ฆช ๐ฆช ๐ฆช OYSTERS ROCKEFELLER Serves 6: ยฝ package frozen chopped spinach 6 green onions 2 stalks green celery 1/3 bunch parsley

Brian Theis
Feb 21 min read
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English Beef Olives, 1957
Beef "Olivesโ, from Good Housekeeping , London, 1957 ๐ฅฉ ๐ง
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๐ฅ ๐ฅ ๐ซ " A beef olive is a traditional British/Scottish dish of thin beef slices rolled around a savory stuffing (like sausage, breadcrumbs, herbs, or haggis), tied into a small, olive-like shape, then browned and braised in a rich sauce . Despite the name, it contains no actual olives; the term refers to the final shape, with similar stuffed meat rolls found in many cuisines, known as involtini in I

Brian Theis
Jan 272 min read
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Walt Disney's Chili and Beans
I dived deep into the history of Walt's favorite foods and, sure enough, chili and beans was probably his favorite. Like Elizabeth Taylor, he was very fond of the chili from Chasen's restaurant in Los Angeles. Walt liked rib-sticking, all-American style fare such as fried chicken and steak (see the handwritten list of his favorites below). In the meantime, here's a chili and beans recipe Jane Weeks Martin included in her 1963 celebrity cookbook, "Cooking As You Like It." Walt

Brian Theis
Jan 211 min read
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Lea & Perrins Meat Loaf Train
This recipe combines solid family nutrition with creativity. One of my favorite duets. ๐ฅฉ๐ ๐ฝ ๐ฅ๐ฅฉ๐ From 100 Ways to Be Original in all your Cooking . Lea & Perrins, circa 1965. The appealing front cover. ๐ฅฉ ๐ฝ ๐ฅ ๐ The recipe! I have not tested it personally but it appears to me to be pretty solid. I would definitely opt for high quality instant potatoes in your favorite flavor. Meat Loaf Train SERVES 8-10 Just the dish to enchant the youngsters at any party. 1ยฝ pounds g

Brian Theis
Jan 211 min read
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A Southern New Year Good Luck Menu
Black-eyed peas are the leading good luck charm for a healthy and happy Southern New Year. Unlike Hoppin' John, this version, which got its start in Dallas as "Texas Caviar," is served cold, and is about as delicious as a salad can be. Pair with cornbread, which represents gold, and you've got a combo perfect for good luck in the New Year. In the South, pork, cabbage, or collards can also be part of the lucky menu. ๐ฏ ๐ฝ ๐ ๐ฏ ๐ฝ ๐ ๐ฏ ๐ฝ ๐ "In With the New" Black-Eyed Pea S

Brian Theis
Dec 30, 20252 min read
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The Christmas Pork
A tasty alternative to turkey or ham! Merry Christmas! ๐
๐ป ๐ฆ ๐ ๐ ๐ โ๏ธ ๐ ๐ท From "The Infinite Feast: How to Host the Ones You LoveโRecipes from the Big Easy . . . and Beyond" by Brian Theis, 2020 Click here for more on my best-selling cookbook! The Christmas Pork Makes 8 servings 1 cup Port wine 1 medium shallot, minced 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon light brown sugar 2 cups dried apricots, divided 3/4 cup dried cranberries 3/4 cup pitted prunes 3 pound bonele

Brian Theis
Dec 11, 20252 min read
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Holiday Glรถgg and Easy Holiday Smorgasbord
Here are the latest exciting recipes from my treasure box, " The 2 in 1 International Recipe Card Collection for Mixed Drinks and Hors D'Oeuvre ." (Random House, 1977). Red wine with brandy? Yes please! Not to mention an "easy" holiday smorgasbord. Take it away, Scandinavia! ๐ฉ๐ฐ ๐ณ๐ด ๐ธ๐ช ๐ซ๐ฎ ๐ฉ๐ฐ ๐ณ๐ด ๐ธ๐ช ๐ซ๐ฎ ๐ฉ๐ฐ ๐ณ๐ด ๐ธ๐ช ๐ซ๐ฎ Glug, glug . . . glรถgg !! How I love herring, smoked salmon, lobster . . . well, the whole dang smorgasbord! ๐ฉ๐ฐ ๐ณ๐ด ๐ธ๐ช ๐ซ๐ฎ ๐ฉ๐ฐ ๐ณ๐ด ๐ธ๐ช

Brian Theis
Dec 3, 20251 min read
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Movie Night: Vertigo
๐ ๐ณ ๐คฆ๐ผโโ๏ธ ๐ฅ๐ฅฉ ๐ ๐ณ ๐คฆ๐ผโโ๏ธ ๐ฅ๐ฅฉ It's Vertigo Night! In the movie, Madeleine/Judy loves to dine at Ernie's Restaurant in San Francisco. I'm proud to bring you an authentic steak recipe from the legendary establishment, from roughly the same time as the 1958 film. Published by Doris Muscatine in 1963, it's called Entrecote de Boeuf Lucius Beebe au Poivre (try saying that three times fast). It certainly might be what Judy is referring to when she says: "I'm going to have

Brian Theis
Nov 10, 20252 min read
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My Favorite Mustard
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๐ฏ Of course I have a bottle of the great American classic. I have several recipes that call for nothing less than (next to Grey Poupon) perhaps the most recognized mustard there is. I love all things Schaller & Weber. I regularly shop there on my way to or from meetings on the upper east side of Manhattan. This horseradish mustard is mustard first, horseradish second, and includes sugar and spices just

Brian Theis
Nov 10, 20252 min read
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Thanksgiving Budget Survival Guide
Presenting . . . my new "Thanksgiving Budget Survival Guide!" I am asked by money-managing and other recipe websites to assemble ideas like this around the Turkey Day time of year, so here we go . . . ๐ฆ ๐ ๐ฐ ๐ฆ ๐ ๐ฐ ๐ฆ ๐ ๐ฐ ๐ฆ ๐ ๐ฐ ๐ฆ ๐ ๐ฐ ๐ฆ ๐ ๐ฐ Plan ahead. Prices on food and related supplies go up as you get closer to Turkey Day because demand increases, so stores can charge more. There may be an overload or breakdown in the supply chain which drives costs up. Plann

Brian Theis
Nov 10, 20253 min read
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Karen Valentine's Marinated Chicken
๐ท ๐ ๐ ๐ท ๐ ๐ ๐ท ๐ ๐ I loved her back in the day, on "Love, American Style." Karen Valentine's Marinated Chicken Serves 6 2 cleaned broiler-fryer chickens, cut into serving pieces 1 cup dry sherry 1/4 cup salad oil 2 tbsps. parsley flakes 2 1/2 tsps. salt 2 tsps. paprika 1 1/2 tsps. thyme leaves 1 1/2 tsps. basil leaves 1 tsp. tarragon leaves 1/2 tsp. curry powder 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/8 tsp. ground black pepper Place chicken in a tight-fitting container or plastic b

Brian Theis
Nov 10, 20251 min read
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Brian's Tangy Beef 'n Mac
When you've got a bunch of hungry mouths to feed, it's just what's for dinner. This recipe is a website exclusive. You might see it in an upcoming cookbook. Meanwhile, there are dozens of other original, tempting main dishes to choose from in my first best-selling cookbook . Order your copy today .ย ๐ฅฉ๐๐ง ๐ฅฉ๐๐ง ๐ฅฉ๐๐ง Brian's Tangy Beef 'n Mac Makes 4 to 6 servings 1 1/2 pounds ground beef 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce 1 can (10 ounces) Ro-Tel tomatoes with green chiles, d

Brian Theis
Nov 10, 20251 min read
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Next Level Pizza Casserole
Mamma mia, this pizza casserole is next level! (Skip the anchovies if you're allergic ;-) โฌ๏ธ ๐ โฌ๏ธ ๐ โฌ๏ธ ๐ โฌ๏ธ ๐ This recipe is a website exclusive. You might see it in an upcoming cookbook. Meanwhile, there are dozens of other lip-smacking casserole recipes to choose fromย in my first best-selling cookbook . Order your copy today .ย Say hi to my next level pizza casserole demonstration model. โฌ๏ธ ๐ โฌ๏ธ ๐ Next Level Pizza Casserole Makes at least 6 servings 12 ounces fusill

Brian Theis
Nov 10, 20252 min read
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The Chapala & Cocktail Tacos
Here are the latest exciting recipes from my treasure box, " The 2 in 1 International Recipe Card Collection for Mixed Drinks and Hors D'Oeuvre ." (Random House, 1977). ยกOlรฉ! Let's mix up a few chilled Chapalas! ๐ ๐ ๐น ๐ ๐ ๐น ๐ ๐ ๐น And roll up a few cocktail tacos! ๐ฎ ๐ฎ ๐ฎ ๐ฎ ๐ฎ ๐ ๐ ๐น ๐ ๐ ๐น ๐ ๐ ๐น

Brian Theis
Nov 4, 20251 min read
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