Foil baked lamb shank at The Hungry Mouse

Foil Baked Lamb Shanks

These foil-baked lamb shanks are a great way to turn a fairly humble and inexpensive piece of meat into a luscious feast fit for a king.  They also make the most amazing, cold-weather carnivore comfort...

How to Roast a Leg of Lamb

Intimidated by how to roast a leg of lamb? Don't be. It's deceptively simple to do. This post will teach you how to buy a leg of lamb, guide you through the whole roasting process...

How to Roast a Rack of Lamb

Intimidated by roasting a rack of lamb (or two, or three)? Don't be.  I'm going to show you how. This post explains how to roast a rack of lamb, and includes loads of tips (including a quick...

Easy July 4th Recipes

You guys! HOW is it July already? As everyone hits the grills this week, we KNOW you guys have the classics covered. If you need a little inspiration for some less-than-ordinary BBQ fare, here's a roundup of...

Easy Homemade Pretzel Buns

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*...

Cowboy Steak with Coffee Rub (Pan Roasted Rib Eye)

You guys. This is the best piece of meat I've made in a long time. Hands down, it's one of my favorite cuts. What is a cowboy steak? A cowboy steak is a thick, bone-in rib...

Bone-In Holiday Prime Rib

Looking for a way to fancy up dinner for friends and family on New Year's Eve (or any holiday, for that matter)? Try our holiday prime rib. Take a bone-in prime rib, slice the bones off in one...

Chili Orange Glazed Short Ribs

This is a Thai-basil inspired dish...made with short ribs. Fragrant with orange, basil, and fresh chilis, this recipe is one of my favorite ways to cook short ribs in the warmer weather.

County Fair Special: Homemade Corn Dogs

Corn dogs are one of those great polarizing foods: Peeps either love 'em or hate 'em. Me? Call me a savage, but I need once like once or twice a year, usually in the thick...

Kid Food Special: Octodogs

  Calling kids of all ages (and all you H.P. Lovecraft fans) out there! OK, so these are really silly. And I should note that I didn't invent these little suckers. There's a whole sub-culture dedicated to making...