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Cheesed Potato Chips, 1958
From LIFE Picture Cook Book, 1958. A great idea I've never thought of before. ๐ ๐ง ๐ฅ ๐ ๐ง ๐ฅ __________________________ __________________________ Said chips are in the blue bowl lower left between the two dips. CHEESED POTATO CHIPS Potato Chips Grated Parmesan cheese Spread potato chips on a baking sheet and sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Bake in a hot oven (400ยฐ) for 5 minutes or until piping hot. ๐ ๐ง ๐ฅ ๐ ๐ง ๐ฅ

Brian Theis
3 days ago1 min read
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Mid-Century Cheese Balls on Parade
Three new recipes presented today with my friend Ben Aaron on PIX11's "New York Living" to celebrate National Cheese Day (June 4, 2026)! ๐ง ๐ง ๐ง Three cheesy recipes for your next summer party. Click on the gif below to go to the segment. __________________________ Mini Wasabi-Feta Balls Makes about 60 balls Bite-sized cheese balls for your next Japanese party! 16 ounces Philadelphia cream cheese, softened 12 ounces crumbled feta 1/3 cup plain 5% yogurt 1 1/2 ounces finely m

Brian Theis
Jun 43 min read
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California Salad Bowl & Sausalito Dressing
From McCall's Great American Recipe Card Collection, 1973. CALIFORNIA SALAD BOWL 1 medium avocado 4 cups bite-size pieces romaine 2 cups bite-size pieces Boston lettuce 2 cups watercress sprigs, stems removed 2 cups bite-size pieces chicory 1 stalk Belgian endive, sliced crosswise ยฝ cup sliced green onions 1 medium red pepper, cut in rings 1 can (3 7/8 oz) pitted ripe olives, drained (3 7/8 ??) 1 can (2 oz) anchovy fillets, drained 1 cup SAUSALITO FRENCH DRESSING (below) Sto

Brian Theis
May 41 min read
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Flamenco Veal Chops, 1965
From 100 Ways to Be Original in all your Cooking . Lea & Perrins, circa 1965. The low-cal way! A few notes from the editor: To brown the chops, I would be inclined to use canola, not olive oil, and I expect 1/3 cup might be better than 1/4. I would then carefully remove most of the remaining oil from the skillet (leaving about a tablespoon) so could soften the green pepper and onion for about 4 minutes (then add remaining ingredients, etc). I would double the consommรฉ, rather

Brian Theis
Feb 232 min read
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Cento Marinated Mushrooms
Cento marinated mushrooms are indubitably one of my very favorite things. I consume jars and jars of these every year! They are great as part of an antipasto appetizer tray, and perfect with a tart and tangy Italian vegetable salad. Robรฉrt Fresh Market here in New Orleans also makes their own delectable marinated mushrooms, but if I'm not near a Robรฉrt's, Cento is always the winner! Cento makes an endless number of other delicious products as well. If you're not near a groce

Brian Theis
Feb 161 min read
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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 10, 20252 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 10, 20251 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. 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 . 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, d

Brian Theis
Nov 10, 20251 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 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. โฌ๏ธ ๐ โฌ๏ธ ๐ Next Level Pizza Casserole Makes at least 6 servings 12 ounces fusill

Brian Theis
Nov 10, 20252 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 4, 20251 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! ๐ ๐ถ๏ธ ๐ท ๐ฎ ๐ฅ ๐ ๐ซ ๐ฟ This recipe is a website exclusive. You might see it in an upcoming cookbook. Meanwhile, there

Brian Theis
Oct 27, 20253 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 27, 20252 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 27, 20252 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. Bonus recipe: From Pillsbury's Entertainment Idea Handboo

Brian Theis
Oct 12, 20252 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 12, 20252 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 9, 20251 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 30, 20252 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 25, 20252 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 30, 20251 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 30, 20252 min read
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