Jemma Melvin's Platinum Pudding
Jemma Melvin is the food world's newest celebrity, beating 5000 other entrants UK-wide, in Her Majesty The Queen's Platinum Jubilee...
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Brian Theis
- May 18, 2022
- 3 min
Coronation Chicken, and Rice Salad 🇬🇧 🇬🇧 🇬🇧
This is my version of the original recipe for the cold chicken dish served at Queen Elizabeth’s 1953 coronation luncheon. My recipe...
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Brian Theis
- May 9, 2022
- 2 min
Carolyn Jones' That Fish Thing
From The Celebrity Cookbook, 1966. From Frank DeCaro: "She was a knockout, wearing mod clothes and dripping with jewels, as Marsha, Queen...
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Brian Theis
- May 5, 2022
- 2 min
Poppy Tooker's Seafood Gumbo
My charming friend Poppy Tooker, the queen of Louisiana food media, is an inspiring role model. She's a terrific food writer, radio host,...
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Brian Theis
- Apr 21, 2022
- 1 min
Ross Geller/David Schwimmer's Moist-Maker!
David Schwimmer didn't really write this recipe but we'll pretend he did. Here, from the nice folks at Hello! magazine, is their take on...
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Brian Theis
- Apr 12, 2022
- 1 min
Betty White's Easy-Slice Banana Loaf
Here, from approximately 1955, we have Betty's recipe for banana loaf! Now, chances are she never cooked this up herself, as she was...
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Brian Theis
- Apr 7, 2022
- 1 min
Linda Evans' Veal Specialburger
Where do you think Krystle got the strength to fight Alexis on Dynasty year after year?! From eating her fortifying veal...
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Brian Theis
- Mar 29, 2022
- 2 min
Desi Arnaz's Picadillo
Babalu! Did you know Desi was a great cook? Here's his recipe for Cuban Picadillo! DESI ARNAZ'S PICADILLO 1 medium onion 1 medium green...
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Brian Theis
- Mar 24, 2022
- 2 min
Ann B. Davis' Outer Space Chimichangas
Outer Space Chimichangas? Oh, Alice! (EDITOR'S NOTE: This recipe looks like it actually might work!) Ann B. Davis' OUTER SPACE...
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Brian Theis
- Mar 16, 2022
- 1 min
Bette Davis' Finnan Haddie
Finnan Haddie might be a bit off most people's radar. Haddie = smoked haddock, and it got its start (many people think) in the Finnan, or...
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Brian Theis
- Mar 8, 2022
- 1 min
Arlene Francis' Armenian Braised Lamb
"Now will our mystery guest enter, and sign in, please?" —John Charles Daly, What's My Line This week's mystery guest recipe is: What's...
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Brian Theis
- Mar 3, 2022
- 2 min
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...
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Brian Theis
- Feb 24, 2022
- 1 min
Meredith Willson's Beef Stroganoff
I had the good fortune to recently see the smashing Broadway revival of "The Music Man," starring Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster. Who...
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Brian Theis
- Feb 17, 2022
- 1 min
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...
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Brian Theis
- Feb 10, 2022
- 2 min
Jayne Mansfield's Meat-Sausage Loaf
I was noodling on what celebrity recipe to feature for Valentine's Day. Here's how my brain works: Valentine's Day equals hearts. Jayne...
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Brian Theis
- Feb 3, 2022
- 1 min
Jimmy Stewart's Pork Chops Supreme
From: "What Actors Eat—When They Eat" Kenneth Harlan and Rex Lease, 1939 JAMES STEWART “A good cook is one of the necessities of life....
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Brian Theis
- Dec 15, 2021
- 2 min
Judy Garland's Ham Casserole with Sherry
Ham yourself a sherry little Christmas. Recipe from Christmas in Tinseltown by Frank DeCaro, 2012. With recipe edits from yours truly!...
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Brian Theis
- Dec 14, 2021
- 1 min
Rosemary Clooney's Viennese Goulash
I'm dreaming of a beef goulash, just like the ones I used to know . . . Rosemary Clooney's Viennese Goulash Serves: 6 2 tsp marjoram 1...
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Brian Theis
- Dec 9, 2021
- 1 min
Mariah Carey's Sugar Cookies
All I want for Christmas are Mariah's cookies. Mariah Carey's Sugar Cookies Makes about 4 dozen 1 cup unsalted butter 1 cup granulated...
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Brian Theis
- Nov 17, 2021
- 1 min
Cary Grant's Barbecued Chicken
Not in the mood for turkey this Thanksgiving? Why not try Cary's barbecued chicken?! He says don't blame him if it's not to your liking,...
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