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"In With the New" Black-Eyed Pea Salad
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 more on my best-selling cookbook! Perfect for good luck in the New Year, or anytime! About as delicious as a salad can be. Black-eyed peas with tomatoes represent prosperity and health. Serve with cornbread which represents gold. ( Bake up a quick pan of Belle Reve Cornbread from the Comfort Food and Thanksgiving-themed sections on this site

Brian Theis
Sep 1, 20201 min read


Frank's Stuffed Artichokes à la Patsy's
Frank Sinatra's favorite stuffed artichokes, courtesy of Patsy's Restaurant, New York City. Frank's Stuffed Artichokes Yields 4 servings...

Brian Theis
Aug 27, 20202 min read


The Line Forms Right Here Onion Dip
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 26, 20201 min read


Mardi Gras Fun from Seagram's, 1950's
From Seagram's vacation-time food & drink guide, 1950's Take a helpful tip from southern experts, for mixing ice cold gin drinks. Keep...

Brian Theis
Aug 12, 20202 min read


Firecracker Rolls, 1965
Stuffed Rolls, Firecracker Style! From The Illustrated Good Housekeeping Encyclopedic Cookbook 3, 1965 Crab-Meat Filling: 1 6 1/2-oz. can...

Brian Theis
Aug 12, 20201 min read


Christmas Party Meatballs
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 4, 20201 min read


Swedish Meat Balls (Köttbullar) 1963
When was the last time you put instant coffee in your gravy?!? I'll wait . . . 😜 From: Better Homes & Gardens “Meals with a Foreign...

Brian Theis
Aug 4, 20201 min read
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