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The Christmas Pork
A tasty alternative to turkey or ham! Merry Christmas! 🎅🏻 🦌 🎁 🎄 🌟 ❄️ 🔔 🐷 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! 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
5 days ago2 min read


Holiday Glögg and Easy Holiday Smorgasbord
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). Red wine with brandy? Yes please! Not to mention an "easy" holiday smorgasbord. Take it away, Scandinavia! 🇩🇰 🇳🇴 🇸🇪 🇫🇮 🇩🇰 🇳🇴 🇸🇪 🇫🇮 🇩🇰 🇳🇴 🇸🇪 🇫🇮 Glug, glug . . . glögg !! How I love herring, smoked salmon, lobster . . . well, the whole dang smorgasbord! 🇩🇰 🇳🇴 🇸🇪 🇫🇮 🇩🇰 🇳🇴 🇸🇪

Brian Theis
Dec 31 min read


Night Lights are Fun
I love night lights! I have THREE in my kitchen in New Orleans—they're great when you're making a quick trip at night for a drink of water, or checking the weather out the back of the house. The carefree city. One of my seasonals. 🎄 🧸 🌟 Another spooky holiday light. 👻 🎃 S'mores, anyone? Vintage lights can be found on Etsy and eBay. Make sure the wiring is reliable! Advertising night lights are a lot of fun. Just plug it right in. I have a mid-century modern theme at the

Brian Theis
Mar 271 min read


Tuna Casino on the Half Shell
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! Presenting . . . the web premiere of this delicious recipe. It's part of my Christmas Feast of the Seven Fishes. 🐟 🐟 🐟 🐟 🐟 🐟 🐟 Tuna Casino on the Half Shell Makes 12 servings Pro Tip: 4-inch scallop baking shells can be bought online 5 slices thick-cut bacon, cut crosswise in 1/4-inch strips 1/4 cup re

Brian Theis
Jan 291 min read


Gumdrop Mountain Biscuits
Brand new recipe! You might see this in a future cookbook! Meanwhile, there's a whole chapter on "Cookies of Many Lands" in my first, best-selling cookbook . Get your copy today. Biscuits meet gumdrops in my newest sweets creation! Inspired by Gumdrop Mountain Pass in the classic Candy Land board game, the buttermilk and salt of the biscuit are a wonderful complement to the spice of the candies. I hold back the lighter colors, as the red, green, orange, and purple contrast b

Brian Theis
Dec 19, 20242 min read


Betty Crocker Snowman Cake Party 1971
I love the idea of baking a snowman cake, frosting and decorating it and just putting it in the middle of a table so kids can have a...

Brian Theis
Dec 19, 20241 min read


Antoine's Special and Crab Creole Dip
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
Dec 19, 20241 min read


Cranberry Puffs
An appealing (and fun-to-make!) dessert idea, perfect for Thanksgiving, or any day. From The Betty Crocker Recipe Card Library , 1971.

Brian Theis
Nov 20, 20241 min read


Perfect Manhattan & Newberg Croustades
Here are the latest recipes from my treasure box, " The 2 in 1 International Recipe Card Collection for Mixed Drinks and Hors D'Oeuvre ."...

Brian Theis
Nov 20, 20241 min read


Collecting Vintage Cupcake Picks
I just love my collection of vintage cupcake picks! They're great to decorate muffins, appetizers, cupcakes, and so much more. I get them...

Brian Theis
Oct 22, 20241 min read


Bourguignon de Paris
My Boeuf Bourguignon! First time on the web! From "The Infinite Feast: How to Host the Ones You Love—Recipes from the Big Easy . . . and...

Brian Theis
Sep 4, 20242 min read


Stuffed Tomatoes Pavarotti
Delicious new recipe alert! Luciano Pavarotti harks from Emilia-Romagna, home of Parmigiano Reggiano and Modena Balsamico. Plus, these...

Brian Theis
Aug 1, 20241 min read


Tomato Basil Baked Sardines
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 1, 20241 min read


Hamilton Beach Breakfast Sandwich Maker
I was looking for another, easier way to make my guest-favorite, the Eggy McBrian. Enter: the Hamilton Beach Breakfast Sandwich Maker! So...

Brian Theis
Mar 14, 20241 min read


Jacqueline Kennedy's Waffles
Jackie's waffles. From The Celebrity Cookbook, 1966. Jacqueline Kennedy's Waffles 1/2 cup butter 1 tablespoon sugar 2 egg yolks 7/8 cup...

Brian Theis
Mar 13, 20241 min read


"Jim" Beard's Russian Salad, 1954
There are few side dishes that work with as many mains as a delicious Russian salad. James Beard's 1954 recipe caught my eye. (He went by...

Brian Theis
Feb 14, 20242 min read


Havin' a Holiday Ball
There may be glass balls on the tree, but those aren’t the only spherical holiday delights! The Christmas Party Buffet (or Holiday Party...

Brian Theis
Dec 3, 20233 min read


Champion Chocolate Chip Chubbies
The day you've all been waiting for has finally arrived. Till now you've had to buy my cookbook to get your hands on its most popular recipe, my "Chocolate Chip Chubbies". Not anymore. Today marks the internet premiere! Make sure to follow the instructions closely, and while you're at it, read my tips and tricks about properly pre-heating your oven . 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
Oct 5, 20232 min read


Mary Tyler Moore's Almond Meringue Cookies
She's going to bake it, after all! I haven't tried this recipe but who can resist a good meringue? Turn the world on with Mary's smile —...

Brian Theis
Oct 3, 20231 min read


Soft & Special Peanut Butter Blossoms
National Peanut Butter Cookie Day is June 12th, Homemade Cookie Day is October 1st. National Cookie Day is December 4th. Bake Cookies Day...

Brian Theis
Sep 27, 20232 min read
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