Pepperidge Farm & The Hungry Mouse

September 8th, 2010 10:50 AM

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Ahoy! So, we have some exciting news! Now, I love Pepperidge Farm puff pastry. Truly, I do. It’s been my puff pastry of choice for 15 years, maybe longer. It’s flaky and buttery and crisp (not to mention reliable and dependent). So, when Pepperidge Farm recently asked us to do a little recipe development for [...]

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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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General Gau’s Chicken

August 16th, 2010 7:33 PM

I’ll admit it: There have been times in my life that I’ve been addicted to Chinese take-out. Here’s my version of General Gau’s chicken, a classic favorite from American Chinese restaurants. It’s not really authentic, but it’s seriously good stuff.

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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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Drunken Coffee Jello Squares

August 4th, 2010 8:38 PM

OK, kids: This is coffee. In solid form. It’s been sweetened with condensed milk and booze-ified with a healthy dose of Kahlua—then rubberized into a blissful, cocktail-hour finger food thanks to the magic of gelatin. Now, you have to like Jello, or Jello-like food, for this to work. If you do, you’re in for a treat.

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Chocolate Cheesecake

July 28th, 2010 7:46 PM

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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Fresh and Spicy Peach Salsa

August 31st, 2010 9:33 PM

This is one of my favorite fruity salsas. The sweetness of the peaches is offset by spicy Serrano chilis, lime, cilantro, and an unexpected party guest: cool, crisp cucumber.

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Mermaid Lotion

August 23rd, 2010 8:57 PM

Get some food on your face! Learn how to make homemade face lotion with edible ingredients.

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General Gau’s Chicken

August 16th, 2010 7:33 PM

I’ll admit it: There have been times in my life that I’ve been addicted to Chinese take-out. Here’s my version of General Gau’s chicken, a classic favorite from American Chinese restaurants. It’s not really authentic, but it’s seriously good stuff.

Continue reading...

Drunken Coffee Jello Squares

August 4th, 2010 8:38 PM

OK, kids: This is coffee. In solid form. It’s been sweetened with condensed milk and booze-ified with a healthy dose of Kahlua—then rubberized into a blissful, cocktail-hour finger food thanks to the magic of gelatin. Now, you have to like Jello, or Jello-like food, for this to work. If you do, you’re in for a treat.

Continue reading...

Chocolate Cheesecake

July 28th, 2010 7:46 PM

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!

Continue reading...

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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