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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


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


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


Fall Flavors Pumpkin Seed Cheeseball
Fall flavors?! They're the reason for the season! My Pumpkin Seed Cheeseball (with Creepy Crudités) is taking the autumn party circuit by...

Brian Theis
Oct 23, 20242 min read


Hunt's 7-Layer Casserole
A 7-layer dip with a 1950's casserole spin. 🥫🧅🥫🫑🥫🥳 7-Layer Casserole Talk about your one-dish meals! Here's one with no pre-cooking. Just put in the layers, pop it in the oven, and get set for some real raves from your family! Start heating oven to moderate (350 F.). Place these ingredients in layers in a 2-qt. baking dish with a tight-fitting lid: 1. 1 cup rice, uncooked 2. 1 cup canned whole kernel corn, drained 3. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Pour 1 8-oz. can HUNT’

Brian Theis
Aug 1, 20241 min read


Tequila Daiquiri and Gazpacho Salad
Here are the latest tempting recipes from my treasure box, " The 2 in 1 International Recipe Card Collection for Mixed Drinks and Hors...

Brian Theis
Jun 20, 20241 min read


That's Some Kind of Tuna Casserole
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
Mar 21, 20241 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


Gran Gusto Enchilada Sauce, Stacked Beef Enchiladas
I'm excited to say this is the first time these two recipes from the Fiesta Mexicana chapter of my cookbook have been available on the...

Brian Theis
Feb 28, 20242 min read


The Picador, and Spinach Enchiladas
Here are this week's exciting recipes from " The 2 in 1 International Recipe Card Collection for Mixed Drinks and Hors D'Oeuvre ."...

Brian Theis
Feb 28, 20241 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


Gebhardt Chili Powder
The ONLY chili powder for me. Gebhardt's dates back to 1894 in New Braunfels, Texas, very near where both sides of my family are from....

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


Elizabeth Taylor's Favorite Chasen's Chili
From cooksrecipes.com: "This is the stuff of which Hollywood legends are made. Rumor has it back when Elizabeth Taylor was filming...

Brian Theis
May 14, 20232 min read


Mexican Chicken with Fruits
I don't make this stuff up. From A Picture Treasury of Good Cooking, 1953. Add a little frutti to your tutti with this tasty vintage...

Brian Theis
Apr 19, 20232 min read


Dips. From McCall’s Cocktail-Time, 1965
From Oscar parties, patio parties, to game day parties, everybody loves a good DIP. Here, from McCall's charming 1965 Cocktail-Time...

Brian Theis
Mar 8, 20231 min read


Boerne Breakfast Taco Bar!
Rise and shine, it's taco time! Step on up to my Boerne Breakfast Taco Bar! Boerne is pronounced "BURN-ee" for you Texas Hill Country...

Brian Theis
Oct 5, 20222 min read
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