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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
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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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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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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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Brian's Tangy Beef 'n Mac
When you've got a bunch of hungry mouths to feed, it's just what's for dinner. 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, drained 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 3 tablespoons white vinegar 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon ground oregano 8 ounces elbow noodles 1 cup sour cream 3/4 cup thinly sliced scallions 8 ounces ver

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 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 fusilli or rotini pasta 2 tablespoons canola or olive oil 1 medium yellow or sweet onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon fennel seed 1 teaspoon celery seed 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 8 ounces ground beef 8 ounces s

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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Holy Pumpkin Mole Enmoladas
What the heck is an enmolada!? Well, that would be an enchilada with mole sauce. This is one recipe that has multiple glorious bouquets that scent the house with delicious complexities for hours afterwards. I have never cooked both the pork and the mole at the same time because I'm afraid the combined aromas might make me collapse under an avalanche of YUM! ๐ย ๐ถ๏ธ ๐ท ๐ฎย ๐ฅย ๐ ๐ซ ๐ฟ This recipe is a website exclusive. You might see it in an upcoming cookbook. Meanwhile, there

Brian Theis
Oct 27, 20253 min read
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Movie Night: American Graffiti
Where were you, in '62? Join the gang over at Mel's for some classic drive-in chow! Set in: 1962. Movie release: 1973. Presenting, for the very first time, Cheeseburger alla Americana, Malt o' Chocolato, and last, but not least, the "I'm Going Bananas" Split ! ๐ ๐ ๐ ๐ ๐ Classic American cheeseburger? Yes please! ๐ ๐ ๐ Cheeseburger alla Americana ๐ Makes 2 burgers 1/2 pound ground beef Salt and ground black pepper Canola oil 2 hamburger buns (extra credit: with sesam

Brian Theis
Oct 27, 20252 min read
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Better Homes Everyday Meat Loaf, 1953
Meet your next loaf! ๐ฅฉ ๐ ๐ฅฉ ๐ ๐ฅฉ ๐ Everyday Meat Loaf (or loaves), from Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book , 1953. What this meatloaf might have looked like in 1953: Everyday Meat Loaf ๐ฅฉ ๐ ๐ฅฉ ๐ ๐ฅฉ ๐ โ
cup dry bread crumbs 1 cup milk 1ยฝ pounds ground beef 2 beaten eggs ยผ cup grated onion 1 teaspoon salt ยฝ teaspoon sage Dash pepper OVEN 350ยฐ Soak bread crumbs in milk; add meat, eggs, onion, and seasonings; mix well. Form in individual loaves; place in greased muffin

Brian Theis
Oct 12, 20251 min read
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Brian's Kickback Fondue Blowout
Have I mentioned? I'm so fondue you. Let's get cheesy! Here's my recipe for a par-TAY style fondue feast I love to serve my guests at the beach. Let's get that pot a' meltin! ๐ฅ ๐ ๐ฅฆ ๐ฅฉ ๐๐
๐ง This recipe is a website exclusive. You might see it in an upcoming cookbook. Meanwhile, there are dozens of other party-inspiring, vintage-style recipes to choose from in my first best-selling cookbook . Order your copy today .ย Brian's Kickback Fondue Blowout Makes 4 to 6 Servings C

Brian Theis
Oct 12, 20252 min read
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13-Ingredient Halloween Gumbo
Q: What makes it a Halloween gumbo?!? A: The 13-ingredients of course! A very dark Halloween-hued roux, the addition of mushrooms (sacriligeous!) and ground cloves make it unique and a special holiday taste sensation. ๐ง
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๐ซ ๐ This recipe is a website exclusive. You might see it in an upcoming cookbook. Meanwhile, there are dozens of other tempting Creole dishes and a whole Halloween chapter full of autumn-appropriate recipes to choose from in my first best

Brian Theis
Oct 12, 20252 min read
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Movie Night: The Graduate
Well here's to you, Mrs. Robinson . . . Here's the first Movie Night "Classic Film and Recipes Pairing" for my Premium Subscribers. We...

Brian Theis
Sep 30, 20252 min read
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Pumpkin Spice Pulled Pork Tailgaters
Here are some dee-luscious pumpkin spice BBQ sandwiches for your next tailgate! The addition of coconut extract adds a secret something...

Brian Theis
Sep 25, 20252 min read
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Vegetable Cocktail Fizz & Indonesian Sate
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
Jun 26, 20251 min read
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Salads & Sauces of Scandinavia
Here are four recipes for Scandinavian-inspired salads, sauces, and dressings I created for summer shindigs in 2023. I presented my...

Brian Theis
Jun 26, 20252 min read
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Chinese Roast Pork with Bean Sprouts
From "Enjoy Chinese Cooking at Home," Richard Wong, 1949. ๐จ๐ณ ๐ฅ ๐ท ๐ฅก๐ฅข Roast pork recipe follows this. "Gourmet powder" is the same as...

Brian Theis
Mar 13, 20251 min read
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Mardi Gras Cheer & Creole Buffet
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
Feb 27, 20251 min read
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Old Fashioned & Indoor Weenie Roast
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
Jan 29, 20251 min read
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