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Spicy Guacamole

Monday, June 29, 2009
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I’m totally guilty of having guacamole for dinner. Not the most well-balanced meal, I know, but I don’t do it that often. (And hey, I do usually dip veggies and rice crackers in it, as well as chips!) When we’re in a pinch and don’t feel like cooking, chances are I’ll grab a few avocados and go to town.

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Homemade Garlic Mayonnaise (a.k.a. Aioli)

Thursday, June 25, 2009
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I have another confession to make. When I was a little mouse, one of my absolute favorite treats was a mayonnaise sandwich. Yep, you heard right. A big…

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Garlic Scape Pesto from The Garlic Farm in West Granby

Thursday, June 18, 2009
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Recently, my mom and I took a little road trip around the countryside in Northern Connecticut. When we happened across The Garlic Farm in West Granby, we knew…

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Fresh Herb Compound Butter

Friday, March 27, 2009
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Compound butter is a fabulous finishing touch. This is a quick and easy way to add a lot of extra flavor to steaks, chicken, fish, or even rice…

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Blackened Chicken Fingers with Lime-Infused Marmalade

Monday, March 23, 2009
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Mmm, mmm, mmm. We love spicy food at The Mouse House. You know…the kind that makes your nose sweat just a wee bit? These chicken fingers are hot…

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Lamb Loin Chops with Fresh Herbs & Cognac Butter Sauce

Thursday, March 12, 2009
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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…

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Pomegranate Molasses

Tuesday, March 10, 2009
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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…

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Fiery Green Hot Sauce

Thursday, February 19, 2009
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What do you get when you combine mashed chilis, white vinegar, and a little salt? A homemade hot sauce with super-fresh, vibrant flavor that beats the pants off…

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Warm Beet Salad with Orange Vinaigrette

Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Warm Beet Salad with Orange Vinaigrette

Who hated beets when they were a kid? Raise your hand. Me, too. I couldn’t stand them when I was a little mouse. They were either pickled and…

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Rustic, Family-Style Pork with Red Sauce

Thursday, February 5, 2009
Rustic, Family-Style Pork with Red Sauce

This is a fabulous way to feed a crowd on a budget. Pork shoulder is a tough cut of meat, so it’s generally on the cheaper side. (In…

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