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Brian Theis
Oct 12, 20242 min read
Spooky Salmon Goo-Ga-Loo
This one is a KHOU Great Day Houston (and now website) exclusive. You won't see it in my best-selling cookbook , however my book has, of...
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Brian Theis
Jun 18, 20241 min read
Potato Salad all'Italiana
My taste testers gave this sensational, Mediterranean-infused, mayo-free potato salad 12 thumbs up! (There were six testers, hehe). This...
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Brian Theis
Mar 14, 20241 min read
Irish Coffee, Potato Pancakes & Applesauce
Here are this week's exciting recipes from "The 2 in 1 International Recipe Card Collection for Mixed Drinks and Hors D'Oeuvre." (Random...
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Brian Theis
Feb 21, 20241 min read
Porcelain Baking (and Serving) Ramekins
I am a huge fan of these six color Foraineam Oval Porcelain 10 ounce Ramekins with Double Handles! At press time they are currently...
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Brian Theis
Feb 14, 20242 min read
"Jim" Beard's Russian Salad, 1954
There are few side dishes that work with as many mains as a delicious Russian salad. James Beard's 1954 recipe caught my eye. (He went by...
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Brian Theis
Sep 21, 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...
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Brian Theis
Sep 21, 20232 min read
Penélope Cruz' Spanish Potato Omelette
Penelope Cruz' Spanish Potato Omelette. Actually, José Andrés' Tortilla Española. In her Academy Award-nominated role in Parallel Mothers...
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Brian Theis
Feb 7, 20232 min read
Brian's Zuppa Toscana
Here's a soup I heartily recommend when it's cold outside! I created this menu highlight to kick off a recent Italian-themed family...
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Brian Theis
Oct 27, 20221 min read
Monster Mash
Easy to whip up, nutritious to eat, these mashed potatoes with vegetables in eerie Halloween colors will add supernatural spirit to your...
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Brian Theis
Oct 5, 20222 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...
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Brian Theis
Apr 7, 20221 min read
Air France: Les grandes recettes culinaires
Les grandes recettes culinaires des provinces de France, 1961, Air France The introduction to this beautiful little cookbooklet, full of...
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Brian Theis
Mar 29, 20222 min read
Desi Arnaz's Picadillo
Babalu! Did you know Desi was a great cook? Here's his recipe for Cuban Picadillo! DESI ARNAZ'S PICADILLO 1 medium onion 1 medium green...
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Brian Theis
Mar 16, 20221 min read
French's Dining Delights, 1948
I've always loved the photography in this pre-1950's advertising cookbooklet for all things French's. The inviting cover. Dash of nutmeg...
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Brian Theis
Nov 19, 20201 min read
Better Homes and Gardens Thanksgiving 1953
Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book, 1953. Parker House Rolls! Roast Turkey! Pies! Potatoes! Vegetables! I've curated a whole bunch of...
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Brian Theis
Sep 1, 20201 min read
Sweet Potatoes Irma
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...
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Brian Theis
Aug 27, 20202 min read
Shipwreck 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...
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Brian Theis
Aug 25, 20201 min read
The Kuhn Rikon Original Swiss Peeler
The best vegetable and potato peeler EVER. It's super sharp and STAYS sharp (hide it from little kids!) and performs better than peelers...
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