The Hungry Mouse

What's the thing I like best about making my mashed parsnips and potatoes? Transforming the leftovers into light and fluffy mashed potato pancakes. They're crisp on the outside, and creamy on the inside. Serve them for brunch with a dollop of garlick-y sour cream or a compound butter with freshly grated Parmesan and garlic. They're great as a side to...

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 lately, so I got these for a steal. Like the lamb rib chops I made recently, these cook quickly, which means they're a great thing to...

Ah, Boston. So many pubs. So little time. Especially around St. Patrick's day. Boston is home to some of the oldest taverns in the nation. I've lived here for about 15 years now. The Angry Chef has lived in the city his entire life, and knows more than a handful of pub owners. Sadly, a bunch of our favorite watering holes...

Pomegranate molasses has been popping up in more and more places the last few years. It's sweet and tangy and is a great way to boost flavor in everything from appetizers to baked goods. Forget shelling out at a fancy food shop. This stuff is easy as can be to make at home. How to use pomegranate molasses A...

(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 with whatever flavors you like. All you need is a piece of meat, a few spices, and a really sharp knife. Deli-Style Homemade Roast Beef: Stretch your...

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 as some folks might think. This risotto gets a smooth, rich balance of cheese-y flavors from Gruyere, Taleggio, and Parmesan. A generous amount of butter beaten...

When I was a kid, one of my favorite things about visiting my grandparents' house was the ice cream truck they had in their neighborhood. The Good Humor truck just didn't make it out to my neck of the woods. To this day—in my thirties—people have seen me fly out the door at the sound of that magical, tinkling music....

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 fragrant, gingery broth made with shallots, butter, and stout. Serve with a crusty loaf of garlic bread to sop up all that heavenly broth. How to...

What's better than an ice cream sundae? How about an ice cream sundae in an edible chocolate bowl? Now that's what I'm talking about. Recently, I made a big batch of homemade peanut butter cups. While I was playing with all that melted chocolate, I made a few extra chocolate shells. This is a quick and easy way to make a super...

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 bit of crunch. It doesn't take a lot of ingredients to create a heavy dose of flavor. These drummettes get a load of spicy flavor from...