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Brian Theis
Feb 7, 20231 min read
Justin Wilson's Baked Pork Chops & Rice
This vintage recipe is from Chef Justin's 1992 cookbook, published by the same nice folks at Pelican that published mine! But you can be...
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Brian Theis
Oct 5, 20222 min read
Boerne Breakfast Taco Bar!
Rise and shine, it's taco time! Step on up to my Boerne Breakfast Taco Bar! Boerne is pronounced "BURN-ee" for you Texas Hill Country...
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Brian Theis
Sep 22, 20221 min read
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 15, 20221 min read
Joan Crawford's Charcoal Broiled Steak
Care for a tasty steak? Mommie Dearest shows you how. From "What Actors Eat, When They Eat!" Kenneth Harlan & Rex Lease, 1939. Joan...
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Brian Theis
Sep 1, 20221 min read
Happy Birthday Hamburger Sliders
With the Labor Day holiday weekend fast approaching, I decided it was time for the internet world premiere of my "Happy Birthday...
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Brian Theis
Aug 18, 20222 min read
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
Aug 18, 20221 min read
Glen Campbell's Chorizo with Garbanzos & Rice
By the time I get to Phoenix, I'll have chorizo . . . Here's a tasty-looking recipe with an authentic-sounding method I plan to try, from...
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Brian Theis
Jul 28, 20222 min read
Polpette di Carne with Ragù Veloce
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
Jul 21, 20221 min read
Jane Russell's Green Pepper Steak
Take a gander at Jane's venerable recipe. It's been around since at least the 1960's. Green Pepper Steak is a girl's best friend?...
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Brian Theis
Jul 7, 20222 min read
Delmonico Ribeye with Herb Butter
The nice people at Eat This! Not That! asked me for an old-fashioned steak recipe story. Link here. So here goes! The recipe's...
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Brian Theis
Jul 2, 20221 min read
Continental Casseroles, 1963
"For those who can't go abroad this year." Or for those who have more sense than to try! With this crazy airline situation in the summer...
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Brian Theis
Jun 16, 20221 min read
Brian's Boomerang Comeback Sauce!
Burgers, chicken tenders, fried fish, fried pickles, french fries, raw vegetables, you NAME it – everything’s better with my Boomerang...
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Brian Theis
Jun 9, 20221 min read
Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra Burgers
🎶 Everybody loves a burger sometime . . . 🎶 Dean and Frank get down to the essentials in their burger recipes below. Dean's recipe is...
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Brian Theis
May 18, 20222 min read
First Ladies Cook Book, 1969
Queen Elizabeth II is an historical touchpoint for the leadership of the United States, having hosted or met with every U. S. President...
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Brian Theis
May 5, 20222 min read
French Quarter Red Beans and Rice
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
Apr 7, 20221 min read
Air France: Les grandes recettes culinaires
Les grandes recettes culinaires des provinces de France, 1961, Air France The introduction to this beautiful little cookbooklet, full of...
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Brian Theis
Apr 7, 20221 min read
Linda Evans' Veal Specialburger
Where do you think Krystle got the strength to fight Alexis on Dynasty year after year?! From eating her fortifying veal...
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Brian Theis
Mar 31, 20221 min read
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 29, 20222 min read
Desi Arnaz's Picadillo
Babalu! Did you know Desi was a great cook? Here's his recipe for Cuban Picadillo! DESI ARNAZ'S PICADILLO 1 medium onion 1 medium green...
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Brian Theis
Mar 24, 20222 min read
Ann B. Davis' Outer Space Chimichangas
Outer Space Chimichangas? Oh, Alice! (EDITOR'S NOTE: This recipe looks like it actually might work!) Ann B. Davis' OUTER SPACE...
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