Chocolate Cheesecake

July 28th, 2010 7:46 PM

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Our good friend the Baron Von Hammer came to visit us recently, right around his birthday. That being a rather auspicious occasion, I wanted to make him something special. This chocolate cheesecake didn’t disappoint!

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Starch
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Rustic 5-Spice Potato Chips

March 4th, 2010 8:12 PM

It’s easier than you might think to make potato chips at home. These particular chips are skin-on, thicker than usual, asian-spiced crunchy bliss. And? They take about 10 minutes to make.

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Easy Baked Tortilla Chips Dusted with Spicy Chipotle Salt

February 10th, 2010 8:00 PM

This is like cheating, it’s so easy. In fact, it kind of IS cheating, since I didn’t make the tortillas from scratch. No matter. This is a fast and simple way to make delicious, spicy tortilla chips.

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Easy Roasted Five-Spice Chicken

July 12th, 2010 8:23 PM

One of my favorite weeknight chicken dishes. It’s simple to throw together, and you can make the rest of your meal while it’s in the oven. A bonus? Chicken leg quarters are usually pretty cheap.

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Stuffed Pork Chops with Prosciutto, Mozzarella, and Sage

May 24th, 2010 9:56 PM

To make this recipe, cut a pocket in thick-cut pork chops. Stuff with prosciutto, cheese, and fresh sage. (Yep, this is pig stuffed with more pig.) Sear on both sides to develop a flavorful, brown crust, then finish in the oven. That’s it.

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Texas Sheet Cake

June 15th, 2010 9:39 PM

Texas Sheet Cake is an expansive, thin chocolate cake that’s coated with chocolate frosting and sprinkled with chopped pecans. And? This cake defies one of the 10 Commandments of Baking: Thou shalt not frost until the cake is cool.

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Easy Roasted Five-Spice Chicken

July 12th, 2010 8:23 PM

One of my favorite weeknight chicken dishes. It’s simple to throw together, and you can make the rest of your meal while it’s in the oven. A bonus? Chicken leg quarters are usually pretty cheap.

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The Winner of our Flowers in May Signed Print Giveaway

July 6th, 2010 7:41 PM

And the winner is…

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Flowers in May Signed Print Giveaway

June 28th, 2010 9:40 PM

Enter to win the Today I Feel Like Baking print from Flowers in May (plus a bonus, mystery present)! Read on for details.

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Fougasse (a.k.a. Provençal Bread with Olives & Herbs)

June 23rd, 2010 8:14 PM

Step-by-step instructions for making Fougasse, a beautiful bread studded with chopped olives and fresh herbs.

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Texas Sheet Cake

June 15th, 2010 9:39 PM

Texas Sheet Cake is an expansive, thin chocolate cake that’s coated with chocolate frosting and sprinkled with chopped pecans. And? This cake defies one of the 10 Commandments of Baking: Thou shalt not frost until the cake is cool.

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The Hungry Mouse meets Guy Fieri!

June 11th, 2010 9:22 PM

We had the chance to meet Food Network’s Guy Fieri this past weekend at Salem’s Lobster Shanty. We stopped to chat and take a few pics.

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The Winners of the Plum Island Cookie Giveaway!

June 8th, 2010 8:48 PM

We’re pleased to announce the winners of our Plum Island Cookie giveaway!

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S’mores Bars

June 5th, 2010 9:25 AM

Psssst, hey, you! You need to make these. Like, now. I almost never say that, but seriously: You do.

Stop what you’re doing and get yourself into the kitchen. You can thank me later.

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