From The Celebrity Cookbook , 1966, compiled by Dinah Shore. Sounds good, Natalie! (The tomato juice is a unique addition). Beef Stroganoff 2 lbs. sirloin beef cut in thin strips 3/4 cup batter 3 medium chopped onions 1/2 lb. can button moshrooms 1 cup tomato juice 1/2 cup water 3/4 cup sherry 1 cup of sour cream Salt Pepper Flour Dredge meat in flour. Brown quickly in half of the butter. Remove meat from skillet and add remaining butter. Add onions and mushrooms. Cook 5 minu

Beef "Olives”, from Good Housekeeping , London, 1957 🥩 🧅 🥕 🥔 🫛 🥩 🧅 🥕 🥔 🫛 " 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

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

This recipe combines solid family nutrition with creativity. One of my favorite duets. 🥩🚂 🌽 🥕🥩🚂 From 100 Ways to Be Original in all your Cooking . Lea & Perrins, circa 1965. The appealing front cover. 🥩 🌽 🥕 🚂 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. 1½ pounds g

🍷 🍃 🐓 🍷 🍃 🐓 🍷 🍃 🐓 I loved her back in the day, on "Love, American Style." Karen Valentine's Marinated Chicken Serves 6 2 cleaned broiler-fryer chickens, cut into serving pieces 1 cup dry sherry 1/4 cup salad oil 2 tbsps. parsley flakes 2 1/2 tsps. salt 2 tsps. paprika 1 1/2 tsps. thyme leaves 1 1/2 tsps. basil leaves 1 tsp. tarragon leaves 1/2 tsp. curry powder 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/8 tsp. ground black pepper Place chicken in a tight-fitting container or plastic b

When you've got a bunch of hungry mouths to feed, it's just what's for dinner. This recipe is a website exclusive. You might see it in an upcoming cookbook. Meanwhile, there are dozens of other original, tempting main dishes to choose from in my first best-selling cookbook . Order your copy today .  🥩🍝🧀 🥩🍝🧀 🥩🍝🧀 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, d

Mamma mia, this pizza casserole is next level! (Skip the anchovies if you're allergic ;-) ⬆️ 🍕 ⬆️ 🍕 ⬆️ 🍕 ⬆️ 🍕 This recipe is a website exclusive. You might see it in an upcoming cookbook. Meanwhile, there are dozens of other lip-smacking casserole recipes to choose from in my first best-selling cookbook . Order your copy today .  Say hi to my next level pizza casserole demonstration model. ⬆️ 🍕 ⬆️ 🍕 Next Level Pizza Casserole Makes at least 6 servings 12 ounces fusill

"Nacho" usual nachos! With the classic ingredients and flavor profile of a 1980's BBQ chicken pizza, these nachos are surprisingly "light" and oh, so good. The BBQ sauce and smoky Gouda are what put this recipe over the top. The chicken takes a bit of time but is gloriously worth it. Pro-tip (alternate approach) : skip the rest of the nacho ingredients and serve the thighs whole, as a main course. Absolutely delicious! 🍅 🍗 🍕 🧀 🌿 This recipe is a website exclusive. You m

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 ! 🍔 🍌 🍔 🍌 🍔 Classic American cheeseburger? Yes please! 🍔 🍔 🍔 Cheeseburger alla Americana 🍔 Makes 2 burgers 1/2 pound ground beef Salt and ground black pepper Canola oil 2 hamburger buns (extra credit: with sesam

Meet your next loaf! 🥩 🍞 🥩 🍞 🥩 🍞 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 🥩 🍞 🥩 🍞 🥩 🍞 ⅔ cup dry bread crumbs 1 cup milk 1½ pounds ground beef 2 beaten eggs ¼ cup grated onion 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon sage Dash pepper OVEN 350° Soak bread crumbs in milk; add meat, eggs, onion, and seasonings; mix well. Form in individual loaves; place in greased muffin

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. 🧅 🫑 🎃 🧅 🫑 🎃 🧅 🫑 🎃 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

Drink your juice, Shelby—it's movie night! (The line is actually "Drink the juice, honey." but who am I to judge.) If you've just been in a very bad mood for forty years, this wildly popular 1989 dramedy is just the thing to get you laughing (and, spoiler alert: crying) again. Here are two Shelby-inspired adult beverages to kick things off, then a Low Country Boil worthy of Truvy and Annelle, and of course a Cuppa Cuppa Cuppa cake for dessert. There's even a bonus red velvet

A "bare bones" gumbo from 1935, noteworthy because it doesn't start with a roux, AND it includes tomato. From: Southern Cookbook , 1935....

Here are some dee-luscious pumpkin spice BBQ sandwiches for your next tailgate! The addition of coconut extract adds a secret something...

Just grab what you have on hand in your pantry for this "what a breeze," spicy, and delectable version of the Indian classic. Chicken...

Here's the internet premiere of one of my most delicious, most popular recipes! So much fun to prepare and such reliable crowd-pleaser! 🏅🐓🏅🐓🏅🐓 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 info on my best-selling cookbook! Blue Ribbon Chicken and Dumplings Makes 6 servings 1 chicken (3 1/2 to 4 pounds) in 8 pieces Salt and freshly ground pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil 5 carrot

This one is a KHOU Great Day Houston (and now website) exclusive. You might see it in an upcoming cookbook. In the meantime, my...

"Not Your Mother's Mississippi Pot Roast" is an epic hit! (if I do say so myself). I reduced the sodium content of the classic recipe by I would estimate 300% and it still packs a salty punch for all those insatiable sodium-coveting palates out there. The best part is the added (preservative-free) herbal flavor BOOST that my homemade Ranch seasoning gives it. Hidden Valley, eat your heart out. 🥩 🧈 🌶️ 🥩 🧈 🌶️ 🥩 🧈 🌶️ This new recipe is a website exclusive. You might see

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...

Paula Prentiss is best known for her film roles in Where the Boys Are  (1960), What's New Pussycat?  (1965), Catch-22  (1970), and The...