Monthly Archives: December 2008
Chocolate-Covered Rice Krispie Treats
Now, I remember my mom making Rice Krispie treats for me when I was a little mouse—back in the dark ages, before microwave ovens were everywhere.
She'd set a big pot on the stove to...
Goat Cheese & Black Pepper Truffles
Looking for an extra, last-minute appetizer for New Year's Eve that's easy and delicious?
These goat cheese & black pepper truffles fit the bill—and then some.
The combination of tangy goat cheese and green herbs is...
Spicy Chipotle-Lime Ketchup
This dip was a hit this weekend when we had folks over to watch the fight.
I served it as one of the companions to my Crispy Sesame Chicken Nibbles.
The cold, garlicky ketchup was a...
Fight Night Feast at The Mouse House
Last night, we had a handful of close friends over to watch the UFC fight. We had a fabulous time, and all ate way too much.
Here's a little photo tour of what we served....
Flourless Chocolate Brownies
This is a flourless chocolate cake masquerading in brownie form.
These brownies get a triple-dose of deep fudge-y flavor from dark chocolate, bittersweet chocolate, and unsweetened cocoa powder mixed with a hearty amount of butter.
The...
Christmas in the Country
We spent Christmas day in the country at my folks' house. They live a few hours from Boston, in a warm house that's nestled on the edge of a pine forest. It was a...
Cookies for Santa
The Angry Chef and I are heading out soon for Christmas Eve dinner with our dear friends the Lady Otter and D. Bunnyhunter.
Many key members of the Mouse Empire, however, have turned up to...
5 Last-Minute Gifts for Foodies
True to form, I'm still finishing my Christmas shopping. One of these years, I'll get ahead of myself.
Here are some great markdowns I found this morning, that can still be shipped in time for...
Rib of the Week: Fig & Ginger Glazed Pork Ribs
You all know that I'm one of those folks who loves pork and fruit together.
Now, you have to like figgy-flavored things for this one to work. But man, if you do...the combination is absolutely...