Fresh Herb Egg White Omelet with Black Olives & Sun-Dried Tomatoes
So recently, I found myself with a bunch of spare egg whites. (Stay tuned to find out what happened to the yolks sometime later this week...) I was starving when this happened. I whipped...
Smokey Black Pepper Beef Ribs
These ribs get a ton of deep, pepper-y flavor from freshly cracked black pepper—and a fair amount of heat from ground chipotle chili.
They also get a double dose of smoke from a generous amount...
Porcini-Encrusted Filet Mignon
These days, we don't eat filet mignon that often. Filet is fabulous because it's really tender. But honestly? We usually prefer the beefy flavor of slightly sturdier cuts like sirloin.
Filet is also usually pretty...
Warm & Smokey Asparagus Salad
Fresh asparagus is one of my favorite signs of spring. This salad is a fabulous, no fuss way to enjoy it. Whip it up when you start cooking dinner, then let the flavors happily...
Blackened Chicken Fingers with Lime-Infused Marmalade
Mmm, mmm, mmm. We love spicy food at The Mouse House. You know...the kind that makes your nose sweat just a wee bit?
These chicken fingers are hot and spicy on the outside and juicy...
Lamb Loin Chops with Fresh Herbs & Cognac Butter Sauce
These are like little lamb T-bone steaks. They're on the more expensive side, but I snatch them up when I find them on sale. Our butcher has been breaking down a lot of lamb...
Make Your Own Deli-Style Roast Beef
(Last updated: November 2021) Forget the deli. Make your own deli-style roast beef at home.
It's simple and typically way more economical than hitting the deli counter every week—plus, you can personalize your roast beast...
Three Cheese Risotto
Ah, risotto. So creamy! So delicious! All that cheese! And you wanna know what? You don't need to go out to eat to enjoy it. It's not remotely as hard to make at home...
Mussels in Ginger Stout Broth
Mussels are very forgiving to cook. They come with a built in timer. When they open, they're done. It's really that easy.
These mussels cook up in no time flat and are bathed in a...
Sweet Chili Chicken Drummettes
This is one of my favorite things to serve at a cocktail party. These Sweet Chili Chicken Drummettes are easier to eat than chicken wings, and are sweet and spicy with just a little...