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Japanese Sukiyaki, 1963
Japanese Sukiyaki, from Better Homes & Gardens' Meals with a Foreign Flair, 1963.

Brian Theis
Apr 18, 20242 min read


Cuba Libre and Shrimp-Salmon Rumaki
I hereby I present the waistline-friendly Cuba Libre, with variation Cherry-Banana Libre, and Shrimp-Salmon Rumaki with Dill Mayo!

Brian Theis
Apr 18, 20241 min read


Ann-Margret's Orange Chicken
C'mon everybody, let's try this waistline-friendly recipe from Ann Marg-rock, er, Margret! from Habilitat's Celebrity Cookbook, 1978.

Brian Theis
Apr 18, 20241 min read


Hot and Sour Soup
Warm, pleasantly pungent, and waistline-friendly, this classic Chinese soup is also very satisfying as a main.

Brian Theis
Apr 18, 20242 min read


Princess Diana's Watercress Soup
Goodbye, England's Rose. From, Recipes for Life, 1995. Princess Diana's Watercress Soup 2 ounces butter 2 ounces flour 2 pints chicken...

Brian Theis
Mar 6, 20241 min read


Rum Creole, and New Orleans Caviar
Here's the latest exciting recipe from my treasure box, "The 2 in 1 International Recipe Card Collection for Mixed Drinks and Hors...

Brian Theis
Feb 22, 20241 min read


Myrna Loy's Senegalaise Soup
From "What Actors Eat, When They Eat!" Kenneth Harlan, Rex Lease, 1939. "Light enough for a summer diet"! Myrna's method and ingredients...

Brian Theis
Feb 21, 20241 min read


Za Za and Cucumber Boats Provençale
Za, za, za Zoom! Cucumber Boats Provençale 6 medium cucumbers 6-8 medium tomatoes 6 tablespoons butter 12 green onions, sliced thinly 2...

Brian Theis
Feb 8, 20241 min read


The Negroni, with Caviale con Fagioli
Presenting . . . the inaugural recipe from my new treasure box, "The 2 in 1 International Recipe Card Collection for Mixed Drinks and...

Brian Theis
Sep 21, 20231 min read


Pineapple Salad Surprise, McCall's🍍
I just received a PRISTINE-condition 1974 boxed edition of McCall's Great American Recipe Card Collection from a seller on Etsy and so...

Brian Theis
Sep 14, 20232 min read


Talk About Good — Baked Bass
From Talk About Good, Louisiana Lafayette Junior League, 1969. A Cajun/Creole bible of cooking, still in print today. PRO TIP: Rather...

Brian Theis
Aug 24, 20231 min read


What a Ham . . . Salad!
What a ham . . . salad! This classic salad concoction gets additional personality from its curry-infused mayo, a kick of horseradish, and...

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


Grim Reaper Chopped Salad
Who says Halloween’s only about candy?! My zesty, healthy, “Grim Reaper Chopped Salad” will make sure the old grim guy doesn’t come...

Brian Theis
Oct 20, 20221 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


Oprah's Kale and Farro Soup
You get a bowl of soup! Recipe below from Tasting Table, and right here, in its entirety! Oprah's Kale and Farro Soup Makes 6 to 8...

Brian Theis
Nov 3, 20211 min read


Marie Laveau's Voodoo Maque Choux
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
Oct 25, 20212 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


Green Goddess Tossed Salad
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
Jun 14, 20211 min read


Tuna Bora Bora & South Seas Coconut Sauce
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
Jun 3, 20212 min read
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