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Janet Leigh's Individual Cheese Soufflé
Instead of an open-faced ham sandwich, Norman might have whipped up two of these tasty cheese soufflés for he and Marion that night at...

Brian Theis
Jul 2, 20221 min read
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The Julie Andrews Cocktail
July 8, 2021 Cocktail of the Week from seattlerefined.com: The Julie Andrews! Rum Punch. Quite satisfactory. * hic * The Julie Andrews...

Brian Theis
Jun 30, 20221 min read
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Katharine Hepburn's Brownies
If Kate's brownie-baking is as good as her Academy Awards record this recipe should be sweet! Katharine Hepburn's Brownies 2 (1-ounce)...

Brian Theis
Jun 14, 20221 min read
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Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra Burgers
🎶 Everybody loves a burger sometime . . . 🎶 Dean and Frank get down to the essentials in their burger recipes below. Dean's recipe is from The Celebrity Cookbook , 1966. Frank's R-rated recipe didn't make it in with Dean's, sorry Frank. Those Rat Pack'ers were always up to something bawdy now weren't they? Dean of course pairs his simple recipe with a favorite libation. After a few shots of bourbon, this happened . . . Here's Frank's recipe when HE wanted a burger (WARNIN

Brian Theis
Jun 9, 20221 min read
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Meryl Streep's Heart Cookies
Here's Meryl as Julia, who I'm sure would have supported Meryl in her cookie-baking pursuits. Meryl Streep's Heart Cookies 1 1/2 cup...

Brian Theis
May 20, 20221 min read
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First Ladies Cook Book, 1969
Queen Elizabeth II is an historical touchpoint for the leadership of the United States, having hosted or met with every U. S. President...

Brian Theis
May 18, 20222 min read
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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...

Brian Theis
May 18, 20221 min read
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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...

Brian Theis
May 18, 20223 min read
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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...

Brian Theis
May 9, 20222 min read
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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,...

Brian Theis
May 5, 20222 min read
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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...

Brian Theis
Apr 21, 20221 min read
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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...

Brian Theis
Apr 12, 20221 min read
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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...

Brian Theis
Apr 7, 20221 min read
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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...

Brian Theis
Mar 29, 20222 min read
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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...

Brian Theis
Mar 24, 20222 min read
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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...

Brian Theis
Mar 16, 20221 min read
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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...

Brian Theis
Mar 8, 20221 min read
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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
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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...

Brian Theis
Feb 24, 20221 min read
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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
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