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Houston Junior League Chicken Recipes
This book is a vintage treasure from my family's Texas cookbook collection. I herewith bring you some of the delicious chicken recipes...

Brian Theis
Apr 19, 20231 min read


Audrey Hepburn's Spaghetti al Pomodoro
For those days you can't make it to Tiffany's for breakfast. Recipe courtesy of The History Kitchen. 1 small onion, diced 2 cloves...

Brian Theis
Apr 5, 20231 min read


Salmon Patsy
DATELINE NEW ORLEANS, on MARDI GRAS (FAT TUESDAY!) FEBRUARY 21, 2023: Just in time for Lent, it's the worldwide web premiere (and...

Brian Theis
Feb 21, 20232 min read


Brian's Zuppa Toscana
Here's a soup I heartily recommend when it's cold outside! I created this menu highlight to kick off a recent Italian-themed family...

Brian Theis
Feb 7, 20232 min read


Pesce Lombardo
Sole Milanese? Sì grazie! I call it “Pesce Lombardo,” and my recipe was inspired by Ada Boni’s wonderful “Sole Manfredi”. Terrific with a...

Brian Theis
Sep 15, 20221 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...

Brian Theis
Jul 28, 20222 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...

Brian Theis
Jul 2, 20221 min read


Dishes Men Like: Soups, Seafood & Salads
Here are all the tasty soup, seafood, and salad recipes from a handy little 1952 cookbooklet by Lea & Perrins. Women of course like these...

Brian Theis
May 11, 20221 min read


Lasagna Florentine
Molto bene! It’s the internet premiere of my Lasagna Florentine! I’ve never shared this uber-popular dish from The Infinite Feast...

Brian Theis
Apr 14, 20223 min read


Grilled Cheese Sandwiches of Many Lands
Dateline March 16, 2022 New Orleans: I put this together yesterday for the nice people at HuffPost and thought I would share it with you...

Brian Theis
Mar 16, 20222 min read


Ten Hot Tips to Up Your Cooking Game
Here are ten hot tips I put together for all you home cooks out there. I think they're worth adding to your repertoire. Happy hosting,...

Brian Theis
Mar 8, 20222 min read


Sophia Loren's Chicken Cacciatora
The Italian queen of the screen's take on a classic recipe. Courtesy of Arthur Schwartz, Food Network. Sophia Loren's Chicken Cacciatora...

Brian Theis
Mar 3, 20222 min read


Gumbo Napoletano!
It’s gumbo time! I made this DEE-LUSCIOUS new recipe I developed for the carnival season, as my first recipe segment live in the studio...

Brian Theis
Feb 24, 20222 min read


Shelley Winters' Caesar Salad
Courtesy of Supper with the Stars, with your host Vincent Price. By Peter Fuller and Jenny Hammerton, 2021 Shelley's recipe looks like a...

Brian Theis
Feb 17, 20221 min read


Campbell's Cooking with Soup, 1965
A classic tome from the period, packed with recipes for cooking an endless array of mains with condensed Campbell's soups. I've...

Brian Theis
Nov 3, 20211 min read


Just a Mouthful, 1975
This cookbook is a bit outside my usual "period" (1945-1965) but I like it for it's homegrown appeal and for author Betty Ramsey's down...

Brian Theis
Jun 24, 20211 min read


A Quick and Classic Vinaigrette
Whip up an awesome vinaigrette salad dressing in nothing flat. Mix and match your seasonings and other ingredient choices while keeping...

Brian Theis
Jun 14, 20211 min read


Betty Crocker's Picture Cookbook, 1956
The Main Dishes Chapter. Here are some tempting main dish ideas from mid-twentieth century American cooks that Betty thinks you should...

Brian Theis
May 19, 20211 min read


Prince Italian Cookbook, 1960's
"Wednesday is Prince Spaghetti Day!" So went the old slogan popular with Bostonians and New Englanders for decades. Prince pasta is now part of Riviana Foods, which produces the Ronzoni brand, among many others. This wonderful cookbooklet with its straightforward recipes and charming mid-century illustrations is one of my favorites. Now that's Italian! (Oopsie wrong brand 🤣) More here on the history of Prince! 🍝 🥗 🍷 🍝 🥗 🍷 🍝 🥗 🍷 The awesome cover art. He stuck a fea

Brian Theis
Apr 29, 20211 min read


Caramelize Your Tomato Paste!
Did you know, there is a whole new dimension of flavor hiding inside that little can of tomato paste, just waiting to be unleashed? Once...

Brian Theis
Apr 29, 20211 min read
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