The Hungry Mouse

Need just one more dish to deck out your holiday table? From perfect shrimp cocktail to ultimate mac n' cheese (or if you just need to bust out some simple white rice or basic mashed potatoes), we've got you covered. Check out our favorite appetizer and side dish recipes. 1. Perfect Shrimp Cocktail 2. Spicy Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp 3. Stuffed Artichokes amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit0"; amzn_assoc_search_bar = "true"; amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "thehunmou-20"; amzn_assoc_ad_mode =...

Need a little inspiration for the holidays and New Year's Eve this year? Here are some of our favorite, tried-and-true entrees. 1. Restaurant-Style Prime Rib 2. Garlic-Studded Sirloin Roast with Chili Pepper Crust 3. Steakhouse-Style Pan-Roasted Sirloin Steaks 4. Porcini-Encrusted Filet Mignon amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit0"; amzn_assoc_search_bar = "true"; amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "thehunmou-20"; amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "manual"; amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smart"; amzn_assoc_marketplace = "amazon"; amzn_assoc_region = "US"; amzn_assoc_title = "My Amazon Picks"; amzn_assoc_linkid = "d36e45f280eb054a6580c55c0074aea3"; amzn_assoc_asins =...

We made it! Another Halloween season down in good old Witch City, a.k.a. Salem, Massachusetts. We're starting to lose count, but this is like our 10th Halloween season as city residents. Since Halloween fell on a Tuesday this year, the crowds on Halloween day and night were smaller than in past years. But the weekends leading up to the big event more than...

Move over Flourless Fudge Cookies, there's a new sheriff in town! These candy-studded chocolate cookies are a new fav at The Mouse House! Go figure, right? We do live in Salem, Massachusetts, aka Witch City, after all. These cookies are a riff on my traditional chocolate chip cookie recipe. I tweaked a few things, threw in some dark cocoa powder to dial up...

You guys! This is my go-to meal for a killer, stick-to-your-ribs Sunday dinner—with plenty of leftovers for the rest of the week. I generally roast two chickens at a time. That way, The Angry Chef and I have more than enough dinner—and for later. The spicy, crispy wings will always be my favorite. I'm partial to organic birds these days, but use...

One of our fav things about living in New England in the fall is apple picking! It's still pretty warm here in Salem, Massachusetts, but we go religiously every year, whether the weather calls for shorts—or sweaters. We love Brooksby Farm up on Boston's North Shore. (Check out pics from one of our trips way back.) If you're local, have you gone...

You guys! Winter is coming...and I am super excited to get roasting! These carrots are extra fancy—but so easy! This simple, roasted side dish has a TON of visual impact on your dinner table—with minimal effort. Your oven basically does all the work. They'll be at home on your holiday table, a Sunday feast, or an impromptu weeknight get together. This is one of...

  Love almond-flavored stuff? This ice cream will be right up your alley. It seriously tastes like frozen marzipan to me. This recipe is a riff on the Toasted Amaretto Ice Cream from my cookbook, Slushed! This ice cream is the perfect late-night treat. It would be AMAZING in ice cream float, as a ridiculously indulgent part of a waffle ice cream sundae—or as...

Popovers are a favorite in our house for breakfast, brunch—and impromptu, late-night snacks. These little babies are poofy, pancake-y pillows of perfection that you can slather with butter, jam, maple syrup, Nutella, or, really, anything you want. The best part? Popovers only require a handful of ingredients (flour, milk, eggs, salt, and olive oil or butter) that you probably already have kicking...

You guys! I'm convinced: Pretzel buns make hamburgers SO MUCH better. And cheeseburgers. And bacon cheeseburgers. You get where I'm going. Our buns are chewy. They're salty. They're loaded with pretzel-y awesomeness. These little babies take just a *tiny* bit more work than regular homemade hamburger buns. In addition to letting them rise, you boil them quickly, per proper pretzel practice. And they're totally worth the...