1,000 Fabulous Sandwiches Cookbook, 1965
Tasty excerpts from "1,000 Fabulous Sandwiches Cookbook," Doris McFerran Townsend, 1965. I'd love to try this "gourmet" cheddar-herb...
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Brian Theis
- 6 days ago
- 1 min
Blue Plate Mayo
I may, from time to time, enjoy some Duke's or some Kewpie, but BLUE PLATE you are the king of mayonnaise in my book! There's no other...
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Brian Theis
- May 17
- 1 min
Benedictine Dip
My version of Jennie Carter Benedict's Louisville classic "Benedictine Spread." I add fresh tarragon which, with it's licorice-like taste...
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Brian Theis
- May 14
- 1 min
Saint Peter Pimento Cheese Finger Sandwiches
This Southern party classic gets a kick from dill pickle and the heat of a little jalapeño. Named for the street of my former apartment...
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Brian Theis
- May 14
- 1 min
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 14
- 1 min
Hot Crab Canapé
Hot Crab Canapé, from The Southern Junior League Cookbook, 1977. This is an approximation of how the finished recipe might look. The...
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Brian Theis
- Mar 8
- 1 min
Dips. From McCall’s Cocktail-Time, 1965
From Oscar parties, patio parties, to game day parties, everybody loves a good DIP. Here, from McCall's charming 1965 Cocktail-Time...
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Brian Theis
- Feb 28
- 2 min
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
- Feb 19
- 2 min
Mere's Oyster Patty, 1971
I was THISCLOSE to including an original oyster patty recipe in my cookbook, The Infinite Feast. You'll have to settle for this classic...
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Brian Theis
- Sep 22, 2022
- 1 min
Arden Farms Cookbook
This one is a gem of my vintage cookbook collection. It is undated, but based on the illustrations, photography and typefaces I'm going...
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Brian Theis
- Sep 11, 2022
- 1 min
Carolers' Wassail Punch
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
- Aug 18, 2022
- 2 min
Easy as Frito Pie
"Ay-yi-yi-yi, I am the Frito Bandito..." It's hard to be sure whether the Frito pie was invented in Texas or New Mexico, but c'mon guys,...
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Brian Theis
- Jun 30, 2022
- 1 min
The Julie Andrews Cocktail
July 8, 2021 Cocktail of the Week from seattlerefined.com: The Julie Andrews! Rum Punch. Quite satisfactory. * hic * The Julie Andrews...
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Brian Theis
- Jun 16, 2022
- 1 min
Tabasco Green Pepper Sauce
Presenting, the green pepper sauce ambrosia I put on everything! I may love Crystal and Texas Pete best when it comes to traditional...
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Brian Theis
- Mar 31, 2022
- 1 min
Seven Layer Dip for a Crowd
Presenting . . . my "Seven Layer Dip for a Crowd," from the "Fiesta Mexicana" chapter of The Infinite Feast. I use store-bought salsa and...
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Brian Theis
- Mar 31, 2022
- 1 min
Ashley's Mexican Menu Magic
This great little cookbooklet is a fantastic source of Mexican recipe ideas, even though you can't get Ashley's products anymore....
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Brian Theis
- Mar 24, 2022
- 2 min
Malibu Hummus
And the winner is . . . Malibu Hummus! Perfect for nibbles at your upcoming Oscar Party, or anytime! This one ALWAYS gets five stars from...
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Brian Theis
- Nov 3, 2021
- 1 min
Oprah's Kale and Farro Soup
You get a bowl of soup! Recipe below from Tasting Table, and right here, in its entirety! Oprah's Kale and Farro Soup Makes 6 to 8...
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Brian Theis
- Nov 2, 2021
- 2 min
"Souped Up" Tips 'n Tricks!
It's easy to make a great pot of soup, if you follow some of these sensible, simple steps. 1. Don't oversalt! Broths, stocks, other...
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Brian Theis
- Oct 21, 2021
- 1 min
Vincent Price's Crocodile Cucumber
Vincent Price, spook-tacular star of thrilling, chilling cinematic fame, was also a major foodie and chef. I came across his recipe for...
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