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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


Dependable pantry & freezer essentials for last minute meals
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, 20202 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 Kuhn Rikon Original Swiss Peeler
The best vegetable and potato peeler EVER. It's super sharp and STAYS sharp (hide it from little kids!) and performs better than peelers...

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


Smothered Seven Steaks, 1983
From The Encyclopedia of Cajun & Creole Cuisine, by Chef John D. Folse of Lafitte's Landing Restaurant, 1983 A note from Mr. Brian: I...

Brian Theis
Aug 24, 20202 min read


Apple Pandowdy
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 13, 20203 min read


Hit The Spot Gazpacho
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 13, 20201 min read


Mock Turtle Soup 🎭 🐢 🥣
(Turtle in Costume) From "The Infinite Feast: How to Host the Ones You Love—Recipes from the Big Easy . . . and Beyond" by Brian Theis,...

Brian Theis
Aug 13, 20202 min read


Hot Cross Buns
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 13, 20202 min read


Sweet-Sour Pork 1963
From Better Homes & Gardens Meals with a FOREIGN FLAIR, 1963 Sweet-Sour Pork l 1/2 pounds lean pork shoulder, cut in 2x1/2-inch strips 1...

Brian Theis
Aug 12, 20201 min read


Mardi Gras Fun from Seagram's, 1950's
From Seagram's vacation-time food & drink guide, 1950's Take a helpful tip from southern experts, for mixing ice cold gin drinks. Keep...

Brian Theis
Aug 12, 20202 min read


Firecracker Rolls, 1965
Stuffed Rolls, Firecracker Style! From The Illustrated Good Housekeeping Encyclopedic Cookbook 3, 1965 Crab-Meat Filling: 1 6 1/2-oz. can...

Brian Theis
Aug 12, 20201 min read


Remarkable Fudge 1959
Better Homes & Gardens Holiday Cook Book, 1959 Remarkable Fudge Just velvety—wonderful! And so foolproof, you can make a big batch like...

Brian Theis
Aug 9, 20201 min read


Christmas Party Meatballs
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 4, 20201 min read
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