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Great Pumpkin Soup
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 the treat to have while you wait for the superhero of pumpkin patch fame to fly in and drop off toys to all the sincere believers on Halloween night. Terrific for Thanksgiving season as well! 🎃 🦃 🎃 🦃 🎃 🦃 Great Pumpkin Soup Makes 4 to 6 servings 3 tablespoons butter, divided 1/3 cup raw pepitas (pu

Brian Theis
Sep 8, 20202 min read


Creole Crawfish 'n Cornbread Dressing
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! Creole Crawfish 'n Cornbread Dressing Makes 10 to 12 servings This crawfish, andouille and cornbread dressing is great with a lot of mains besides turkey, all year long. I love it with a big broiled pork chop and buttery petits pois. The pickled vegetables add a tangy Sicilian touch. The slicing and dicing

Brian Theis
Sep 7, 20202 min read


The House of Chan Cookbook, 1952
Sou Chan was a Chinese immigrant who made it big in the Big Apple where, for forty years on the corner of 7th Avenue and 52nd Street, he...

Brian Theis
Sep 7, 20201 min read


Mantova Extra Virgin Olive Oil Spray
Naturally garlic-flavored, 8 ounces. More haste, no waste. I put that s*** on everything! It's terrific for roasting vegetables, baking...

Brian Theis
Sep 7, 20201 min read


Maids of Honour ENGLAND
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 3, 20202 min read


Sole Meunière Amandine
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


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


Harvest Calendar for your State
Plan your menus around the Harvest Calendar for what's best and in season at any given time! The autumn and early winter parts of my...

Brian Theis
Sep 1, 20201 min read


KitchenAid Cordless Hand Mixer !!
KitchenAid Cordless Hand Mixer in Passion Red Are you tired of being chained to a kitchen outlet? Break free with the new CORDLESS mixer...

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
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