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Natalie Wood's Beef Stroganoff
From The Celebrity Cookbook , 1966, compiled by Dinah Shore. Sounds good, Natalie! (The tomato juice is a unique addition). Beef Stroganoff 2 lbs. sirloin beef cut in thin strips 3/4 cup batter 3 medium chopped onions 1/2 lb. can button moshrooms 1 cup tomato juice 1/2 cup water 3/4 cup sherry 1 cup of sour cream Salt Pepper Flour Dredge meat in flour. Brown quickly in half of the butter. Remove meat from skillet and add remaining butter. Add onions and mushrooms. Cook 5 minu

Brian Theis
7 days ago1 min read


Brian's Tangy Beef 'n Mac
When you've got a bunch of hungry mouths to feed, it's just what's for dinner. This recipe is a website exclusive. You might see it in an upcoming cookbook. Meanwhile, there are dozens of other original, tempting main dishes to choose from in my first best-selling cookbook . Order your copy today . 🥩🍝🧀 🥩🍝🧀 🥩🍝🧀 Brian's Tangy Beef 'n Mac Makes 4 to 6 servings 1 1/2 pounds ground beef 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce 1 can (10 ounces) Ro-Tel tomatoes with green chiles, d

Brian Theis
Nov 10, 20251 min read


Next Level Pizza Casserole
Mamma mia, this pizza casserole is next level! (Skip the anchovies if you're allergic ;-) ⬆️ 🍕 ⬆️ 🍕 ⬆️ 🍕 ⬆️ 🍕 This recipe is a website exclusive. You might see it in an upcoming cookbook. Meanwhile, there are dozens of other lip-smacking casserole recipes to choose from in my first best-selling cookbook . Order your copy today . Say hi to my next level pizza casserole demonstration model. ⬆️ 🍕 ⬆️ 🍕 Next Level Pizza Casserole Makes at least 6 servings 12 ounces fusill

Brian Theis
Nov 10, 20252 min read


13-Ingredient Halloween Gumbo
Q: What makes it a Halloween gumbo?!? A: The 13-ingredients of course! A very dark Halloween-hued roux, the addition of mushrooms (sacriligeous!) and ground cloves make it unique and a special holiday taste sensation. 🧅 🫑 🎃 🧅 🫑 🎃 🧅 🫑 🎃 This recipe is a website exclusive. You might see it in an upcoming cookbook. Meanwhile, there are dozens of other tempting Creole dishes and a whole Halloween chapter full of autumn-appropriate recipes to choose from in my first best

Brian Theis
Oct 12, 20252 min read


Living Light Sweet and Sour Chicken
Without losing the familiar appeal of a sweet and sour dish, this summertime crowd-pleaser goes a lot lighter on the take-out sugar and...

Brian Theis
Jul 30, 20252 min read


Busy Day Chicken Tikka Masala
Just grab what you have on hand in your pantry for this "what a breeze," spicy, and delectable version of the Indian classic. Chicken...

Brian Theis
Jun 26, 20252 min read


Green Goddess Kimchi Pasta Salad
San Francisco meets South Korea. The spicy Asian flavor profile in this cold pasta salad is a symphony of kimchi, cucumber, scallion, and...

Brian Theis
May 21, 20252 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 27, 20251 min read


Bourguignon de Paris
My Boeuf Bourguignon! First time on the web! From "The Infinite Feast: How to Host the Ones You Love—Recipes from the Big Easy . . . and...

Brian Theis
Sep 4, 20242 min read


Paula Prentiss' Chicken Sweet and Sour
Paula Prentiss is best known for her film roles in Where the Boys Are (1960), What's New Pussycat? (1965), Catch-22 (1970), and The...

Brian Theis
Aug 18, 20242 min read


Stuffed Tomatoes Pavarotti
Delicious new recipe alert! Luciano Pavarotti harks from Emilia-Romagna, home of Parmigiano Reggiano and Modena Balsamico. Plus, these...

Brian Theis
Aug 1, 20241 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


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


Cooking With Stanley and Stella
On the occasion of the 2024 Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival. I lived for years in the apartment on Saint Peter...

Brian Theis
Mar 19, 20243 min read


Creole White Bean Chicken Chili
A slow cooker chili my family just loves. I make it here at my New Orleans home all the time. I hope you enjoy it too! This recipe is a website exclusive. You might see it in an upcoming cookbook. Meanwhile, there are dozens of other tempting main dishes and comfort food recipes to choose from in my first best-selling cookbook . Order your copy today . Creole White Bean Chicken Chili Makes 8 to 10 servings 2 tablespoons Creole seasoning, divided Freshly ground black pepper 2

Brian Theis
Feb 22, 20242 min read


Lucy's Sunday Night Goulash
A humble crowd-pleaser from the queen of comedy. GOULASH Serves from 4 to 6 At least 2 lbs. of ground round—lean 2 bunches green...

Brian Theis
Feb 14, 20241 min read


Nathan's Famous' "Hot Dogs Louisiana"
From Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Cookbook, 1968. A simple recipe featuring the Creole trinity of vegetables and a few other basic...

Brian Theis
Oct 3, 20231 min read


Latin European Recipes, Mary Gordon, TWA, 1959
Mary Gordon was the TWA travel lady in-the-know, from what to wear in foreign lands, to what to eat and how to ask for it in different...

Brian Theis
Sep 21, 20231 min read


How to Make a Great Lasagna
What do I do? How do I do it? 🍝 🇮🇹 Take your time. This is not a sprint, it's a marathon. Get the best ingredients. None of that...

Brian Theis
Sep 21, 20232 min read


The SPAIN Chapter: Home Economics Teachers' Favorite Foreign Foods
From Favorite Recipes of Home Economic Teachers: Foreign Foods Edition, 1967, The SPAIN Chapter. This 1967 compilation is an absorbing...

Brian Theis
Sep 21, 20231 min read
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