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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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Pompano ร la Maรฎtre dโHรดtel, 1941
Maรฎtre d'Hรดtel sauce is an early 20th century recipe I rediscovered in a cookbook I have in my kitchen here in New Orleans. From The Creole Kitchen Cookbook , Virginia M. Cooper, 1946 printing. The book includes outdated cultural references one would not see today. The recipes nevertheless are appealing and sturdy. Here is how this one might look. The attractive cover. I like that the book was printed in San Antonio, where I went to junior high, high school, and college. Nayl

Brian Theis
Feb 162 min read
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Chinese Restaurant Almond Cookies
First time on the internet! From "The Infinite Feast: How to Host the Ones You LoveโRecipes from the Big Easy . . . and Beyond" by Brian Theis, 2020 Click here for more on my best-selling cookbook! Chinese Restaurant Almond Cookies Makes 30 cookies 2 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup lard or shortening, room temperature, in 1/2-inch pieces 1 large egg 1 teaspoon almond extract 30 whole toasted almonds 1 egg white

Brian Theis
Feb 161 min read
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Oysters Rockefeller, 1971
A New Orleans white tablecloth restaurant staple, originating at Antoine's restaurant in 1889. This recipe is from a cookbooklet put out by the New Orleans Public Service Middle South Utilities System in 1971. Positively aphrodisiacal! (Is that a word? hehe) ๐ฆช ๐ฆช ๐ฆช The well-used cover. Somebody's pen must not have been working! ๐ฆช ๐ฆช ๐ฆช The recipe! ๐ฆช ๐ฆช ๐ฆช OYSTERS ROCKEFELLER Serves 6: ยฝ package frozen chopped spinach 6 green onions 2 stalks green celery 1/3 bunch parsley

Brian Theis
Feb 21 min read
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English Beef Olives, 1957
Beef "Olivesโ, from Good Housekeeping , London, 1957 ๐ฅฉ ๐ง
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๐ฅ ๐ฅ ๐ซ " A beef olive is a traditional British/Scottish dish of thin beef slices rolled around a savory stuffing (like sausage, breadcrumbs, herbs, or haggis), tied into a small, olive-like shape, then browned and braised in a rich sauce . Despite the name, it contains no actual olives; the term refers to the final shape, with similar stuffed meat rolls found in many cuisines, known as involtini in I

Brian Theis
Jan 272 min read
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Lea & Perrins Meat Loaf Train
This recipe combines solid family nutrition with creativity. One of my favorite duets. ๐ฅฉ๐ ๐ฝ ๐ฅ๐ฅฉ๐ From 100 Ways to Be Original in all your Cooking . Lea & Perrins, circa 1965. The appealing front cover. ๐ฅฉ ๐ฝ ๐ฅ ๐ The recipe! I have not tested it personally but it appears to me to be pretty solid. I would definitely opt for high quality instant potatoes in your favorite flavor. Meat Loaf Train SERVES 8-10 Just the dish to enchant the youngsters at any party. 1ยฝ pounds g

Brian Theis
Jan 211 min read
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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. ๐ฏ ๐ฝ ๐ ๐ฏ ๐ฝ ๐ ๐ฏ ๐ฝ ๐ "In With the New" Black-Eyed Pea S

Brian Theis
Dec 30, 20252 min read
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The Christmas Pork
A tasty alternative to turkey or ham! Merry Christmas! ๐
๐ป ๐ฆ ๐ ๐ ๐ โ๏ธ ๐ ๐ท From "The Infinite Feast: How to Host the Ones You LoveโRecipes from the Big Easy . . . and Beyond" by Brian Theis, 2020 Click here for more on my best-selling cookbook! The Christmas Pork Makes 8 servings 1 cup Port wine 1 medium shallot, minced 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon light brown sugar 2 cups dried apricots, divided 3/4 cup dried cranberries 3/4 cup pitted prunes 3 pound bonele

Brian Theis
Dec 11, 20252 min read
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Holiday Glรถgg and Easy Holiday Smorgasbord
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). Red wine with brandy? Yes please! Not to mention an "easy" holiday smorgasbord. Take it away, Scandinavia! ๐ฉ๐ฐ ๐ณ๐ด ๐ธ๐ช ๐ซ๐ฎ ๐ฉ๐ฐ ๐ณ๐ด ๐ธ๐ช ๐ซ๐ฎ ๐ฉ๐ฐ ๐ณ๐ด ๐ธ๐ช ๐ซ๐ฎ Glug, glug . . . glรถgg !! How I love herring, smoked salmon, lobster . . . well, the whole dang smorgasbord! ๐ฉ๐ฐ ๐ณ๐ด ๐ธ๐ช ๐ซ๐ฎ ๐ฉ๐ฐ ๐ณ๐ด ๐ธ๐ช

Brian Theis
Dec 3, 20251 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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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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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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Is My Baking Soda Still Good?
We've all been there. Time to whip up a last-minute recipe and you're just not sure if that old box of baking soda can still cut the...

Brian Theis
Sep 25, 20251 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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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
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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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Busy Day Chicken Tikka Masala
Just grab what you have on hand in your pantry for this "what a breeze," spicy, and delectable version of the Indian classic. Chicken...

Brian Theis
Jun 26, 20252 min read
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Vegetable Cocktail Fizz & Indonesian Sate
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
Jun 26, 20251 min read
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Salads & Sauces of Scandinavia
Here are four recipes for Scandinavian-inspired salads, sauces, and dressings I created for summer shindigs in 2023. I presented my...

Brian Theis
Jun 26, 20252 min read
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