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My Favorite Mustard
I have six in my fridge but one tops them all! โ
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๐ฏ Of course I have a bottle of the great American classic. I have several recipes that call for nothing less than (next to Grey Poupon) perhaps the most recognized mustard there is. I love all things Schaller & Weber. I regularly shop there on my way to or from meetings on the upper east side of Manhattan. This horseradish mustard is mustard first, horseradish second, and includes sugar and spices just

Brian Theis
Nov 102 min read
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Karen Valentine's Marinated Chicken
๐ท ๐ ๐ ๐ท ๐ ๐ ๐ท ๐ ๐ I loved her back in the day, on "Love, American Style." Karen Valentine's Marinated Chicken Serves 6 2 cleaned broiler-fryer chickens, cut into serving pieces 1 cup dry sherry 1/4 cup salad oil 2 tbsps. parsley flakes 2 1/2 tsps. salt 2 tsps. paprika 1 1/2 tsps. thyme leaves 1 1/2 tsps. basil leaves 1 tsp. tarragon leaves 1/2 tsp. curry powder 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/8 tsp. ground black pepper Place chicken in a tight-fitting container or plastic b

Brian Theis
Nov 101 min read
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Brian's Tangy Beef 'n Mac
When you've got a bunch of hungry mouths to feed, it's just what's for dinner. ๐ฅฉ๐๐ง ๐ฅฉ๐๐ง ๐ฅฉ๐๐ง 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, drained 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 3 tablespoons white vinegar 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon ground oregano 8 ounces elbow noodles 1 cup sour cream 3/4 cup thinly sliced scallions 8 ounces ver

Brian Theis
Nov 101 min read
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Next Level Pizza Casserole
Mamma mia, this pizza casserole is next level! (Skip the anchovies if you're allergic ;-) โฌ๏ธ ๐ โฌ๏ธ ๐ โฌ๏ธ ๐ โฌ๏ธ ๐ Say hi to my next level pizza casserole demonstration model. โฌ๏ธ ๐ โฌ๏ธ ๐ Next Level Pizza Casserole Makes at least 6 servings 12 ounces fusilli or rotini pasta 2 tablespoons canola or olive oil 1 medium yellow or sweet onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon fennel seed 1 teaspoon celery seed 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 8 ounces ground beef 8 ounces s

Brian Theis
Nov 102 min read
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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). ยกOlรฉ! Let's mix up a few chilled Chapalas! ๐ ๐ ๐น ๐ ๐ ๐น ๐ ๐ ๐น And roll up a few cocktail tacos! ๐ฎ ๐ฎ ๐ฎ ๐ฎ ๐ฎ ๐ ๐ ๐น ๐ ๐ ๐น ๐ ๐ ๐น

Brian Theis
Nov 41 min read
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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! ๐ย ๐ถ๏ธ ๐ท ๐ฎย ๐ฅย ๐ ๐ซ ๐ฟ This recipe is a website exclusive. You might see it in an upcoming cookbook. Meanwhile, there

Brian Theis
Oct 273 min read
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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! ๐
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Brian Theis
Oct 272 min read
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Movie Night: American Graffiti
Where were you, in '62? Join the gang over at Mel's for some classic drive-in chow! Set in: 1962. Movie release: 1973. Presenting, for the very first time, Cheeseburger alla Americana, Malt o' Chocolato, and last, but not least, the "I'm Going Bananas" Split ! ๐ ๐ ๐ ๐ ๐ Classic American cheeseburger? Yes please! ๐ ๐ ๐ Cheeseburger alla Americana ๐ Makes 2 burgers 1/2 pound ground beef Salt and ground black pepper Canola oil 2 hamburger buns (extra credit: with sesam

Brian Theis
Oct 272 min read
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Brian's Kickback Fondue Blowout
Have I mentioned? I'm so fondue you. Let's get cheesy! Here's my recipe for a par-TAY style fondue feast I love to serve my guests at the beach. Let's get that pot a' meltin! ๐ฅ ๐ ๐ฅฆ ๐ฅฉ ๐๐
๐ง This recipe is a website exclusive. You might see it in an upcoming cookbook. Meanwhile, there are dozens of other party-inspiring, vintage-style recipes to choose from in my first best-selling cookbook . Order your copy today .ย Brian's Kickback Fondue Blowout Makes 4 to 6 Servings C

Brian Theis
Oct 122 min read
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Movie Night: Steel Magnolias
Drink your juice, Shelbyโit's movie night! (The line is actually "Drink the juice, honey." but who am I to judge.) If you've just been in a very bad mood for forty years, this wildly popular 1989 dramedy is just the thing to get you laughing (and, spoiler alert: crying) again. Here are two Shelby-inspired adult beverages to kick things off, then a Low Country Boil worthy of Truvy and Annelle, and of course a Cuppa Cuppa Cuppa cake for dessert. There's even a bonus red velvet

Brian Theis
Oct 122 min read
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Virgin Mary and Double Swiss Quiche
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
Oct 91 min read
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Movie Night: The Graduate
Well here's to you, Mrs. Robinson . . . Here's the first Movie Night "Classic Film and Recipes Pairing" for my Premium Subscribers. We...

Brian Theis
Sep 302 min read
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Pumpkin Spice Pulled Pork Tailgaters
Here are some dee-luscious pumpkin spice BBQ sandwiches for your next tailgate! The addition of coconut extract adds a secret something...

Brian Theis
Sep 252 min read
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Planter's Punch and Melon-Banana Kebabs
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
Jul 301 min read
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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 302 min read
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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 262 min read
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Vegetable Cocktail Fizz & Indonesian Sate
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
Jun 261 min read
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Salads & Sauces of Scandinavia
Here are four recipes for Scandinavian-inspired salads, sauces, and dressings I created for summer shindigs in 2023. I presented my...

Brian Theis
Jun 262 min read
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Summer Dip Party!
Dip dip hooray! When in doubt, dip it out! Did I mention, I'm feeling dip-erific?! ๐ง ๐ง
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Brian Theis
Jun 34 min read
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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 212 min read
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