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Chicken Gumbo, 1935
A "bare bones" gumbo from 1935, noteworthy because it doesn't start with a roux, AND it includes tomato. From: Southern Cookbook , 1935....

Brian Theis
Sep 30, 20251 min read


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


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 you can't quite put your finger on, but is impossible to resist. Highly recommended. This dish takes a little time but believe me, it's worth it! 🐷 🥥 🏈 This recipe is a website exclusive. You might see it in an upcoming cookbook. Meanwhile, there are dozens of other original, tempting main dishes and autumn-appropriate recipes to choose

Brian Theis
Sep 25, 20252 min read


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


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


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


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 thighs beat chicken breasts for flavor, if you happen to have some in the freezer. 🇮🇳 🇮🇳 🇮🇳 This recipe is a website exclusive. You might see it in an upcoming cookbook! Meanwhile, there are dozens of other quick, tempting main dishes and international recipes to choose from in my first best-selling cookbook. Order your copy today. Busy

Brian Theis
Jun 26, 20252 min read


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’s Classics: Onion Dip, Roquefort Dip, and Pimento Cheese WGN 9 Lunchbreak June 4, 2025 12:35 pm Tune in to all the action right here! 🧀 🧅 🥒 🫑 🌶️ 🧀 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! ________________

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 delicious way to make your patio party even more entertaining. 🍋 🥒 🥔 🥗 This recipe is a website exclusive. You may see it in an upcoming cookbook! Meanwhile, there are dozens of other tempting salad and side dish recipes to choose from in my first best-selling cookbook. Order your copy today. Lemony-Pickle Potato Salad 🍋 🥒 🥔 🥗 Makes 6 to

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
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