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Porcelain Baking (and Serving) Ramekins
I am a huge fan of these six color Foraineam Oval Porcelain 10 ounce Ramekins with Double Handles! At press time they are currently...

Brian Theis
Feb 21, 20241 min read
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Myrna Loy's Senegalaise Soup
From "What Actors Eat, When They Eat!" Kenneth Harlan, Rex Lease, 1939. Myrna's method and ingredients are a bit freestyle; the flavor...

Brian Theis
Feb 21, 20241 min read
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Elegant Chafing-Dish Chicken
"No dish has enjoyed greater popularity than Chicken a la King!" From the Better Homes and Gardens Casserole Cook Book, 1961, we have...

Brian Theis
Feb 18, 20241 min read
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Lucy's Sunday Night Goulash
A humble crowd-pleaser from the queen of comedy. GOULASH Serves from 4 to 6 At least 2 lbs. of ground round—lean 2 bunches green...

Brian Theis
Feb 14, 20241 min read
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"Jim" Beard's Russian Salad, 1954
There are few side dishes that work with as many mains as a delicious Russian salad. James Beard's 1954 recipe caught my eye. (He went by...

Brian Theis
Feb 14, 20242 min read
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Pink Lady and Danish Sandwiches
Here's the latest exciting recipe from my treasure box, "The 2 in 1 International Recipe Card Collection for Mixed Drinks and Hors...

Brian Theis
Feb 13, 20241 min read
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Cooking Quiz Question of the Week
Check back here each week for a new cooking question challenge! Thursday, February 8, 2024 Name the nymph of food and drink in Greek...

Brian Theis
Feb 13, 20245 min read
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Za Za and Cucumber Boats Provençale
Za, za, za Zoom! Cucumber Boats Provençale 6 medium cucumbers 6-8 medium tomatoes 6 tablespoons butter 12 green onions, sliced thinly 2...

Brian Theis
Feb 8, 20241 min read
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Mardi Gras Breakfast Party
Running about drinking all day on Fat Tuesday is not for sissies. Make sure you’re fortified with my “Gumbo on the Bayou” Virgin Mary and...

Brian Theis
Feb 6, 20243 min read
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Havin' a Holiday Ball
There may be glass balls on the tree, but those aren’t the only spherical holiday delights! The Christmas Party Buffet (or Holiday Party...

Brian Theis
Dec 3, 20233 min read
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Spiderweb Dip & Halloween Charcuterie 🎃
On Tuesday, October 24, I had another terrific time with Hazel and Dan on pix11news. We talked about how to make the scariest Halloween...

Brian Theis
Oct 28, 20232 min read
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Gin Nightmare and Vienna Toast Kebabs
Presenting . . . a spine-tingling recipe from my favorite treasure box, " The 2 in 1 International Recipe Card Collection for Mixed...

Brian Theis
Oct 28, 20231 min read
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English Muffin Pizza
From Curtin Publications Recipe Box, 1973, Appetizers & Party Foods, Card 61. English Muffin Pizzas are the perfect quick nosh before you...

Brian Theis
Oct 28, 20231 min read
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Champion Chocolate Chip Chubbies
The day you've all been waiting for has finally arrived. Till now you've had to buy my cookbook to get your hands on its most popular...

Brian Theis
Oct 5, 20232 min read
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Jake's Weenie Bake
Hot dog! I took my King Ranch Casserole, swapped in franks for chicken, and a legend was born. People go wild for this new taste...

Brian Theis
Oct 5, 20232 min read
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The Tom Boy, with Baby Hot Dogs, Pa's Relish
Presenting . . . the second recipe from my new treasure box, "The 2 in 1 International Recipe Card Collection for Mixed Drinks and Hors...

Brian Theis
Oct 5, 20231 min read
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Cutco Cook Book 1961
All things meat, from the nice folks at Cutco. Carin' for your meat. A whole lotta braisin' goin' on. Crown roast? Don't mind if I do. 👑...

Brian Theis
Oct 4, 20231 min read
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Heatin' Up Your Gol-Darned Oven
Once upon a time, in a kitchen far, far, away . . . DATELINE: New Orleans. Folks, I've had a revelation over the past week: all ovens are...

Brian Theis
Oct 4, 20233 min read
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Mary Tyler Moore's Almond Meringue Cookies
She's going to bake it, after all! I haven't tried this recipe but who can resist a good meringue? Turn the world on with Mary's smile —...

Brian Theis
Oct 3, 20231 min read
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Nathan's Famous' "Hot Dogs Louisiana"
From Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Cookbook, 1968. A simple recipe featuring the Creole trinity of vegetables and a few other basic...

Brian Theis
Oct 3, 20231 min read
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