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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


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


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 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...

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


Café de Paris & Crab Madeleines
Here are the latest crowd-pleasing recipes from my treasure box, " The 2 in 1 International Recipe Card Collection for Mixed Drinks and...

Brian Theis
Apr 30, 20251 min read


Poulet Rôti Saint-Germain
You'll feel like you've dropped into a brasserie on the Left Bank when you roast up one of these delicious French hens. From "The...

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


Night Lights are Fun
I love night lights! I have THREE in my kitchen in New Orleans—they're great when you're making a quick trip at night for a drink of water, or checking the weather out the back of the house. The carefree city. One of my seasonals. 🎄 🧸 🌟 Another spooky holiday light. 👻 🎃 S'mores, anyone? Vintage lights can be found on Etsy and eBay. Make sure the wiring is reliable! Advertising night lights are a lot of fun. Just plug it right in. I have a mid-century modern theme at the

Brian Theis
Mar 27, 20251 min read


Frankly Fancy Foods, 1959
The appetizing appetizer chapter, from Betty Crocker's "Frankly Fancy" Foods Recipe Booklet, 1959. One of the most epic, tempting,...

Brian Theis
Mar 27, 20251 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


Chinese Roast Pork with Bean Sprouts
From "Enjoy Chinese Cooking at Home," Richard Wong, 1949. 🇨🇳 🥘 🐷 🥡🥢 Roast pork recipe follows this. "Gourmet powder" is the same as...

Brian Theis
Mar 13, 20251 min read


Mardi Gras Cheer & Creole Buffet
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
Feb 27, 20251 min read


Tuna Casino on the Half Shell
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! Presenting . . . the web premiere of this delicious recipe. It's part of my Christmas Feast of the Seven Fishes. 🐟 🐟 🐟 🐟 🐟 🐟 🐟 Tuna Casino on the Half Shell Makes 12 servings Pro Tip: 4-inch scallop baking shells can be bought online 5 slices thick-cut bacon, cut crosswise in 1/4-inch strips 1/4 cup re

Brian Theis
Jan 29, 20251 min read


Old Fashioned & Indoor Weenie Roast
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
Jan 29, 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


I've Come for the Ham Down Under!
Ham is a popular holiday staple in the "land down under," and of course, BBQ or "barbie" sauce is a regular part of many a gala...

Brian Theis
Jan 20, 20252 min read


Corny Carne Asada Dip
A modified Mexican street corn (just add mayo!) and a tender, flavorful carne asada come together in this festive dip that's a real...

Brian Theis
Jan 20, 20252 min read
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