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Lemony-Pickle Potato Salad
Bright and tart, this is a fantastic, flavorful side for beef, chicken, sausage, fish. No mayo, sour cream, or yogurt required! A...

Brian Theis
May 211 min read


Flamiche aux légumes
Presenting . . . the internet premiere of perhaps the most delicious recipe in The Infinite Feast cookbook: my scrumptious flamiche aux...

Brian Theis
Apr 302 min read


Plateau Relish de Maison with Trempette au Roquefort
First time ever on the internet! From "The Infinite Feast: How to Host the Ones You Love—Recipes from the Big Easy . . . and Beyond" by...

Brian Theis
Mar 272 min read


Frankly Fancy Foods, 1959
The appetizing appetizer chapter, from Betty Crocker's "Frankly Fancy" Foods Recipe Booklet, 1959. One of the most epic, tempting,...

Brian Theis
Mar 271 min read


The Caruso, with Fonduta
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
Mar 271 min read


Chinese Roast Pork with Bean Sprouts
From "Enjoy Chinese Cooking at Home," Richard Wong, 1949. 🇨🇳 🥘 🐷 🥡🥢 Roast pork recipe follows this. "Gourmet powder" is the same as...

Brian Theis
Mar 131 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


Tuna Casino on the Half Shell
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 more on my best-selling cookbook! Presenting . . . the web premiere of this delicious recipe. It's part of my Christmas Feast of the Seven Fishes. 🐟 🐟 🐟 🐟 🐟 🐟 🐟 Tuna Casino on the Half Shell Makes 12 servings Pro Tip: 4-inch scallop baking shells can be bought online 5 slices thick-cut bacon, cut crosswise in 1/4-inch strips 1/4 cup re

Brian Theis
Jan 291 min read


Old Fashioned & Indoor Weenie Roast
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
Jan 291 min read


Bunny Chow Canapés with Carrot Sambal
Bunny Chow (or, simply, a "Bunny") is a South African dish of Indian origin. The end of a hollowed out loaf of bread (like a square bowl)...

Brian Theis
Jan 202 min read


I've Come for the Ham Down Under!
Ham is a popular holiday staple in the "land down under," and of course, BBQ or "barbie" sauce is a regular part of many a gala...

Brian Theis
Jan 202 min read


Antoine's Special and Crab Creole Dip
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
Dec 19, 20241 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


Orange Dragon Dip with Creepy Crudités
It's "what do I do with all this leftover pumpkin?" season! Here's one answer: my Orange Dragon (Asian Pumpkin) dip with Creepy Crudités!...

Brian Theis
Oct 23, 20241 min read


Party Entertainments
Here are the latest festive ideas from my treasure box, " The 2 in 1 International Recipe Card Collection for Mixed Drinks and Hors...

Brian Theis
Oct 16, 20241 min read


Great Pumpkin Hummus
This one is a KHOU Great Day Houston (and now website) exclusive. You might see it in an upcoming cookbook. In the meantime, my...

Brian Theis
Oct 12, 20241 min read


Stuffed Peppers, 1973
Nom nom nom for beefy, cheesy stuffed peppers! 🫑 🫑 🫑

Brian Theis
Sep 5, 20241 min read


Not Your Mother's Mississippi Pot Roast
Brand new recipe! You won't find this one in my best-selling cookbook ! "Not Your Mother's Mississippi Pot Roast" is an epic hit! (if I...

Brian Theis
Sep 5, 20242 min read


Kentucky Colonel, Blue Grass, & Chicken Fried Steak Bites
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
Sep 4, 20241 min read


Anthony Perkins' Tuna Fish Salad
Anthony Perkins is best known for his epic, spine-chilling role as Norman Bates in Alfred Hitchcock's 1960 horror masterpiece, " Psycho...

Brian Theis
Sep 1, 20241 min read
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