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Soupe à l'oignon
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
Sep 2, 20201 min read


Baby Bok Choy
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
Sep 2, 20201 min read


Kung Pao Shrimp and Broccoli
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
Sep 2, 20201 min read


Spicy Pepper Beef
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! Spicy Pepper Beef Makes 4 servings 1 1/4 pounds sirloin steak, cut across grain into 1/4-inch slices 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar 1/3 cup soy sauce 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon peeled, grated fresh ginger 1 teaspoon white pepper 2 teaspoons arrowroot starch or cornstarch 3 tablespoons canol

Brian Theis
Sep 2, 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...

Brian Theis
Sep 1, 20201 min read


Belle Reve Honey Cornbread
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! "Just like Blanche used to bake." Belle Reve means beautiful dream. Named for the family mansion that was lost before Blanche arrived in the French Quarter to live with Stanley and Stella in A Streetcar Named Desire . A reliable, endlessly useful recipe that comes together quick. Fun to make, simply delicio

Brian Theis
Sep 1, 20202 min read


Three Lime Chili
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 new cookbook! A rib-sticking treat for game day. The third lime's a charm! Great with my Belle Reve Honey Cornbread from the Comfort Food and Thanksgiving-themed sections of this site . I'd file this chili recipe under Texas too but this chili's got beans, which is a big Texas no-no! 🤠 Three Lime Chili Makes 8 to 10 servings 2 ta

Brian Theis
Sep 1, 20202 min read


"In With the New" Black-Eyed Pea Salad
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! Perfect for good luck in the New Year, or anytime! About as delicious as a salad can be. Black-eyed peas with tomatoes represent prosperity and health. Serve with cornbread which represents gold. ( Bake up a quick pan of Belle Reve Cornbread from the Comfort Food and Thanksgiving-themed sections on this site

Brian Theis
Sep 1, 20201 min read


Helen Corbitt's Potluck, 1962
From Wikipedia: Corbitt authored numerous cookbooks and was the first woman to receive the Golden Plate Award, the highest honor in the...

Brian Theis
Sep 1, 20201 min read


Strawberry-Chocolate Alfajores ARGENTINA
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
Aug 28, 20202 min read


Pasta e fagioli (Pasta Fazool)
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
Aug 27, 20202 min read


Spritz Cookies (Spritzgebäck) GERMANY
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
Aug 27, 20201 min read


Frank's Stuffed Artichokes à la Patsy's
Frank Sinatra's favorite stuffed artichokes, courtesy of Patsy's Restaurant, New York City. Frank's Stuffed Artichokes Yields 4 servings...

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...

Brian Theis
Aug 27, 20202 min read


Elena's Tacos de Crema, 1950
From: Elena's Famous Mexican and Spanish Recipes, by Elena Zelayeta, 1950 They're called tacos but they act like enchiladas! TACOS DE...

Brian Theis
Aug 27, 20201 min read


The Line Forms Right Here Onion Dip
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
Aug 26, 20201 min read


Fried Chicken Imperial à la Jimmy Stewart, 1965
From The Illustrated Good Housekeeping Encyclopedic Cookbook 3, 1965 Looks tasty to me! I'm filing this under French as well as Poultry...

Brian Theis
Aug 25, 20201 min read


Kowloon Ginger Beef With Papaya, 1965
From Hawaii Cook Book, 150 Island Recipes and Luau Favorites, Don Fitzgerald, 1965 Four words: peanut oil for frying. I'm sold! KOWLOON...

Brian Theis
Aug 25, 20201 min read


The Asparagus-Break Challenge!
Snap one spear in half where they naturally break then cut the rest the same length! Some say it's overly assertive, but I've never had...

Brian Theis
Aug 25, 20201 min read


Foodarama Party Book 1959 !!
One of my very favorite things! I have a huge collection of cookbooks and cookbooklets, from roughly 1945 to 1965, and I go back to the...

Brian Theis
Aug 25, 20201 min read
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