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Soufflé au Chocolat
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
Feb 11, 20211 min read


The New Orleans Cookbook, 1957
Lots of the tried and true recipes, 1957-style. Truth be told, not much has changed! A useful little cookbooklet from The Culinary Arts...

Brian Theis
Feb 11, 20211 min read


How to Properly Crack an Egg
Wait, there's more than one way to crack an egg?!? Never crack on the edge of the bowl. You'll end up with pieces of shell in the bowl...

Brian Theis
Feb 11, 20211 min read


China Syndrome
In my cookbook I advise: you should never skimp on the china you put on your table. Now that may not mean spending the most money, but it...

Brian Theis
Feb 4, 20212 min read


The Chinese Party Cookbook, 1973
The Chinese Party Cookbook: 42 Recipes and Tips in Full Color , by Constance D. Chang Let's get this party started! Ms. Chang shows you how it's done, in, as she says, "one of the most authentic cookbooks ever published." Terrific photos too. Behold the festive cover. 🇨🇳 💚 🐓 🌿 🍚 🐲 🥕 🐄 🍉 ☕️ 🦞 🇨🇳 What did the cup of tea say to the other cup of tea during their conversation? You talk for oolong. (Sorry.) Now that's art. I'm ready to try this. A-tisket, a-tasket, I

Brian Theis
Feb 4, 20211 min read


The Great "Brian Theis Landmark Birthday Zoom Cook-Off!"
On December 28, 2020, I had a landmark birthday. Drop me a line with your guesses as to how old I am and you could win a prize! Lower...

Brian Theis
Feb 1, 20214 min read


How to Clean, Pick and Chop Parsley
The dinner fork does the trick! How to Clean, Pick and Chop Parsley! (and cilantro). Get any dirt off in a clean bowl of water, dry with...

Brian Theis
Jan 28, 20211 min read


Festive Foods For Family Fun, 1966
Festive Foods For Family Fun: Fun to Fix and Fun to Feast, Wisconsin Gas Company, 1966 For Finer Family Living . . . Gas Makes the Big...

Brian Theis
Jan 28, 20211 min read


A Big Fish Spatula in a Small Pond
They're not just for fish anymore! There are so many tasks that are better when you've got the right fish spatula. I use them for eggs,...

Brian Theis
Jan 27, 20211 min read


Dynamic Dressing Duo!
Here's a one-two punch of yum that'll spruce your salads right up. These recipes are a website exclusive. You may see them in an upcoming cookbook! Meanwhile, there are other terrific salad and dressing recipes to choose from in my first best-selling cookbook . Order your copy today ! First up, Brian's American Dressing : Heinz Co. in Europe and the people of Germany and Scandinavia refer to our Thousand Island dressing as "American Sauce" and "Amerikansk Dressing". This is

Brian Theis
Jan 21, 20212 min read


The Joy of Salad Tossing
Here's a Tips & Tricks video world premiere! How to compose and masterfully dress a simple yet fabulous salad! The CHEF-ly way to add the...

Brian Theis
Jan 14, 20211 min read


Festive Foods for Four Seasons
Festive Foods for Four Seasons, Milwaukee Gas Light Company, 1964 It IS a festive little cookbooklet. What it really has going for it are...

Brian Theis
Jan 6, 20211 min read


As Long As I Have You Brunswick Stew
Are you hungry tonight? "The King" would have been 90, this January 8, 2025. His family cookbook's "Chicken Brunswick Stew" inspired me...

Brian Theis
Jan 5, 20213 min read


Presto Salad Shooter!
Hey everybody it's the Presto Salad Shooter! It might sound a bit like Saturday Night Live's "Bass-O-Matic", but it really works! Thinly...

Brian Theis
Dec 30, 20201 min read


Read the Recipe First.
First things first. Sounds simple, but before it’s time to cook (preferably at least a day or two before) read the recipe you plan to...

Brian Theis
Dec 30, 20204 min read


Popcorn Strings!
December 13th may be National Popcorn String Day, but I think it's safe to celebrate these charming and atmospheric traditional tree...

Brian Theis
Dec 17, 20201 min read


Betty Crocker's Party Book, 1960
One of Betty's spiral-bound charmers. Highlights from the Christmas chapter include: door decor, wreaths, tree-trimming, a "cooky" swap...

Brian Theis
Dec 17, 20201 min read


Gala Holiday Ham & Noodle Ring
One ring to rule them all. A nod to the zany ring molds of yore, this gala treat has a velvety texture and exciting, full-flavored pizzazz! It's how you handle a hungry crowd. It's not an advanced recipe, but it takes a little focus and commitment. I promise you'll have fun cooking it up and your party will all go "yum!" when they dig in to this gorgeous dinner spectacular. This recipe is a website exclusive. You might see it in an upcoming cookbook! Meanwhile, there are doze

Brian Theis
Dec 16, 20203 min read


Rally 'Round the Cheese Ball!
They come in all shapes and sizes, AND nationalities. Around the cheese ball at a party is where the action is and I've been making them...

Brian Theis
Dec 10, 20204 min read


Consumers Power Christmas Recipes, 1967
In my mid-century cookbook collection I have a trove of "cookbooklets," or elaborate, soft cover recipe pamphlets. Frequently used for...

Brian Theis
Dec 9, 20201 min read
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