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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. 🥩🍝🧀 🥩🍝🧀 🥩🍝🧀 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
4 days ago1 min read


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). ¡Olé! Let's mix up a few chilled Chapalas! 🍊 🍋 🍹 🍊 🍋 🍹 🍊 🍋 🍹 And roll up a few cocktail tacos! 🌮 🌮 🌮 🌮 🌮 🍊 🍋 🍹 🍊 🍋 🍹 🍊 🍋 🍹

Brian Theis
Nov 41 min read


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! 🎃 🌶️ 🐷 🌮 🥑 🍚 🫘 🌿 This recipe is a website exclusive. You might see it in an upcoming cookbook. Meanwhile, there

Brian Theis
Oct 273 min read


BBQ-Chicken-Pizza Nachos
"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

Brian Theis
Oct 272 min read


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 ! 🍔 🍌 🍔 🍌 🍔 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

Brian Theis
Oct 272 min read


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 252 min read


Summer Dip Party!
Dip dip hooray! When in doubt, dip it out! Did I mention, I'm feeling dip-erific?! 🧀 🧅 🥒 🫑 🌶️ 🧀 Recipes for my Summer Dip Party!...

Brian Theis
Jun 34 min read


Frankly Fancy Foods, 1959
The appetizing appetizer chapter, from Betty Crocker's "Frankly Fancy" Foods Recipe Booklet, 1959. One of the most epic, tempting,...

Brian Theis
Mar 271 min read


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 271 min read


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 291 min read


I've Come for the Ham Down Under!
Ham is a popular holiday staple in the "land down under," and of course, BBQ or "barbie" sauce is a regular part of many a gala...

Brian Theis
Jan 202 min read


Corny Carne Asada Dip
A modified Mexican street corn (just add mayo!) and a tender, flavorful carne asada come together in this festive dip that's a real...

Brian Theis
Jan 202 min read


National Nacho Day Recipes
November 6th is National Nachos Day, but EVERY day can be nachos day with my three tempting new recipes. I created these for FOX5's Good Day New York, for my first ever appearance on the show with their great hosts, Curt Menefee and Rosanna Scotto. This photo is of Curt making his Frito Pie Nachos! Of all the things I cook, one of my very favorites is party appetizers. It’s certainly what so many of my friends know me for, thanks to all my big summertime and Christmas parties

Brian Theis
Nov 7, 20245 min read


Cher's Hawaiian Meatballs American Style
Gypsies, tramps, and meatballs! Check out these Cher-balls! Whatever's bothering you today, they're so scrumptious, they'll make you...

Brian Theis
Jun 20, 20241 min read


Oeufs Diablo (Deviled Eggs)
I was once in Washington, D.C. at a dinner party thrown by friends. One of the appetizers was deviled eggs. After trying one, I...

Brian Theis
Jun 4, 20242 min read


How to Fry Up a Full English Breakfast
The "Full English Breakfast," also known as a "fry up,"as well as a "Full Monty," is a real crowd-pleaser. Some folks in the UK would be...

Brian Theis
Mar 9, 20244 min read


Loaded Chicken Tortilla Lasagna
This crowd-pleasing Mexican-inspired recipe is worth every minute of prep time. I absolutely enjoy making all the scratchy-scratch steps...

Brian Theis
Feb 28, 20243 min read


Ricardo Montalbán's Torta Aztec
Da plane! Da plane! It's time for Ricardo's casserole, Aztec style! Ricardo Montalban's TORTA AZTEC Casserole Aztec Style 8 tortillas 1/2...

Brian Theis
Feb 27, 20241 min read


Spiderweb Dip & Halloween Charcuterie 🎃
On Tuesday, October 24, I had another terrific time with Hazel and Dan on pix11news. We talked about how to make the scariest Halloween...

Brian Theis
Oct 28, 20232 min read


English Muffin Pizza
From Curtin Publications Recipe Box, 1973, Appetizers & Party Foods, Card 61. English Muffin Pizzas are the perfect quick nosh before you...

Brian Theis
Oct 28, 20231 min read
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