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Hungarian Potatoes and Mushrooms, 1958
To celebrate September, which is both National Potato AND National Mushroom month, I bring you these check-the-boxes recipes from Good Housekeeping's Around the World cook book, 1958. We have tempting Rakott Burgonya (Layer Potatoes) and Tejfeles Gomba (Mushrooms in Sour Cream). Mmmmm. 🇭🇺 🥔 🍄🟫 🇭🇺 🥔 🍄🟫 🇭🇺 🥔 🍄🟫 It's just like you're there. Thanks Hungarian man! Don't skimp on the paprika! 🇭🇺 🥔 🍄🟫 🇭🇺 🥔 🍄🟫 🇭🇺 🥔 🍄🟫

Brian Theis
Sep 41 min read


See You in September
A Last Taste of Summer Good Morning America Saturday, August 29, 2026 Brian Theis The Infinite Feast ☀️ ☀️ ☀️ ☀️ ☀️ It’s shoulder season for fruits and vegetables, as summer gives way to fall. But don’t worry, the last of our fresh tomatoes, corn, peaches, and green beans are soon to be joined by beautiful pears, figs, cauliflower, and apples! I’ve put together some summer-to-fall fusion recipes for you today that wave goodbye, but say hello to so many of our favorite s

Brian Theis
Aug 287 min read


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. Robért Fresh Market here in New Orleans also makes their own delectable marinated mushrooms, but if I'm not near a Robért'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


A Southern New Year Good Luck Menu
Black-eyed peas are the leading good luck charm for a healthy and happy Southern New Year. Unlike Hoppin' John, this version, which got its start in Dallas as "Texas Caviar," is served cold, and is about as delicious as a salad can be. Pair with cornbread, which represents gold, and you've got a combo perfect for good luck in the New Year. In the South, pork, cabbage, or collards can also be part of the lucky menu. 🍯 🌽 🍞 🍯 🌽 🍞 🍯 🌽 🍞 "In With the New" Black-Eyed Pea S

Brian Theis
Dec 30, 20252 min read


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


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


Nut Roast, 1973
A nut roast! It sounds a bit menacing, even grim, but perhaps not entirely bad. If you can get the right umami and not overbake it, it...

Brian Theis
Jul 30, 20251 min read


Summer Dip Party!
Dip dip hooray! When in doubt, dip it out! Did I mention, I'm feeling dip-erific?! 🧀 🧅 🥒 🫑 🌶️ 🧀 Recipes for my Summer Dip Party! Brian’s Classics: Onion Dip, Roquefort Dip, and Pimento Cheese WGN 9 Lunchbreak June 4, 2025 12:35 pm Tune in to all the action right here! 🧀 🧅 🥒 🫑 🌶️ 🧀 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! ________________

Brian Theis
Jun 3, 20254 min read


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 21, 20252 min read


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 delicious way to make your patio party even more entertaining. 🍋 🥒 🥔 🥗 This recipe is a website exclusive. You may see it in an upcoming cookbook! Meanwhile, there are dozens of other tempting salad and side dish recipes to choose from in my first best-selling cookbook. Order your copy today. Lemony-Pickle Potato Salad 🍋 🥒 🥔 🥗 Makes 6 to

Brian Theis
May 21, 20251 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 30, 20252 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, 2020 Click here for more on my best-selling cookbook ! In my research on Thanksgiving and other event menus from the two past centuries I've encountered frequent starter relish courses of stuffed celery, olives, pickles, almonds. I had the idea of a sort of chic plateau (tray) with a luscious blue cheese dip as a "new" tradition

Brian Theis
Mar 27, 20252 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 27, 20251 min read


The Shamrock & Shamrock Sandwiches
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 13, 20251 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 20, 20252 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 Tomatoes Pavarotti
Delicious new recipe alert! Luciano Pavarotti harks from Emilia-Romagna, home of Parmigiano Reggiano and Modena Balsamico. Plus, these...

Brian Theis
Aug 1, 20241 min read


Pan con Tomate (Spanish Tomato Bread)
Here's my new and fun-to-make (and tasty to eat!) pan con tomate recipe for your dining enjoyment. Let me know what you think in the...

Brian Theis
Aug 1, 20241 min read


Tequila Daiquiri and Gazpacho Salad
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
Jun 20, 20241 min read


Sweet 'n Sour Picnic Slaw
I call this tart and tempting recipe "Picnic" because it has no mayo and will last longer in the park on your holiday! This recipe is a...

Brian Theis
Jun 18, 20241 min read
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