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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,...

Brian Theis
Aug 18, 20222 min read
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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...

Brian Theis
Jun 30, 20221 min read
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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...

Brian Theis
Jun 16, 20221 min read
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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...

Brian Theis
Mar 31, 20221 min read
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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....

Brian Theis
Mar 31, 20221 min read
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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...

Brian Theis
Mar 24, 20222 min read
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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...

Brian Theis
Nov 3, 20211 min read
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"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...

Brian Theis
Nov 2, 20212 min read
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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...

Brian Theis
Oct 21, 20211 min read
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Cocktail Franks with Luau King Sweet 'n Sour Sauce
Who said gracious entertaining is dead? Not when there are cocktail wieners on the summer party menu! A highlight of the Polynesian Party...

Brian Theis
Jul 7, 20212 min read
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Patio Picnic Cook Book
From the Patio Picnic Cook Book, Martha Logan, Swift & Company, 1958. This 1958 gem is chock full of tasty ideas. Inspiration for the BBQ...

Brian Theis
Jul 1, 20211 min read
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My Cheeseball ‘Tis of Thee!
Oh say can you see? There’s nothing better for Fourth of July munchin’ than a great big patriotic cheese ball! This delicious recipe is...

Brian Theis
Jun 30, 20212 min read
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Just a Mouthful, 1975
This cookbook is a bit outside my usual "period" (1945-1965) but I like it for it's homegrown appeal and for author Betty Ramsey's down...

Brian Theis
Jun 24, 20211 min read
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Pigs on the Patio!
Necessity is the mother of pigs—I mean invention! I couldn’t get crescent rolls or cocktail-sized franks so I improvised these pigs in a...

Brian Theis
Jun 21, 20212 min read
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Hawaiian Party Book!
Aloha! Time for a luau! We got Hawaiian vocabulary, menus, decorations, cocktails!, appetizers, salads, even Chinese dishes! Here's a...

Brian Theis
Jun 3, 20211 min read
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To a King's Taste, 1952
Beloved Mardi Gras-themed family recipes compiled by Louisiana's National Society of the Colonial Dames of America. I'm bringing you the...

Brian Theis
Apr 8, 20211 min read
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Luscious Liptauer Cheese Party Dip!
One bite and you’ll be hungry for more of this Hungarian delight. A new test kitchen recipe not in my cookbook! Party hearty with my...

Brian Theis
Apr 8, 20211 min read
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When it's Time for Cocktails
Excerpted from "The Infinite Feast: How to Host the Ones You Love—Recipes from the Big Easy . . . and Beyond" by Brian Theis, 2020 Click...

Brian Theis
Apr 8, 20212 min read
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Easter Idea Book, 1954
It's rare you come across a vintage book dedicated just to Easter ideas. Christmas and other special occasions yes, Easter not so much....

Brian Theis
Apr 1, 20211 min read
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Good Housekeeping's Appetizer Book
Good Housekeeping's Appetizer Book, 1958 A little bit of zany, a whole lot of imagination! Recipes galore here you can follow as-is, or...

Brian Theis
Mar 18, 20211 min read
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