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Easy Roasted Five-Spice Chicken

Monday, July 12, 2010
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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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Rustic 5-Spice Potato Chips

Thursday, March 4, 2010
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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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Mini Meat Loaves

Monday, January 25, 2010
Mini Meat Loaves at The Hungry Mouse

Based on Ina Garten’s fabulous recipe, these meat loaves pack huge comfort-food goodness in a small package. They’re a great thing to serve at a dinner party. I mean, come on: Who wouldn’t love a little meatloaf, made just for them?

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Sunday Pot Roast (a.k.a. Beast in a Pot)

Friday, October 16, 2009
Sunday Pot Roast at The Hungry Mouse

Pot roast is stick-to-your-ribs, winter home cooking at its coziest. It’s also an economical way to feed a crowd when you’re on a budget. All you need is a big hunk of beef, an even bigger pot, a handful of ingredients, and a little patience.

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Bacon & Potato Leek Soup

Monday, October 5, 2009
Potato Leek Soup at The Hungry Mouse

Ah, soup weather in New England. The air in Salem is finally turning a little colder, at least in the evenings. There are few things I love more…

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How to Make Pulled Pork in the Oven

Wednesday, September 23, 2009
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I knew I wanted to make pulled pork. I also knew that our grill wasn’t set up, and we don’t have a smoker yet (yet!). I figured, “OK, it’s a pork shoulder. I’ll braise it.” And that’s where it all started.

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Cajun Catfish Bites

Monday, September 14, 2009
Cajun Catfish Bites at The Hungry Mouse

Hands down, this is our favorite way to prepare catfish: Cut into chunks, coated with spicy breading, then shallow fried ’til golden brown.

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Super Simple French Fries (Crisp & Crunchy in Just One Step)

Wednesday, July 1, 2009
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No soaking? Only one fry? Start the potatoes in cold (yes, cold) oil? Come on. I had to try it. And man, am I glad I did. Hands down, these are the easiest, most delicious fries I’ve ever made.

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Sesame Noodles

Monday, June 8, 2009
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These noodles are one of my favorite things to bring to a picnic. They’re a little salty, a little sweet, and only get better once they sit in…

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Oven-Baked BBQ Chicken

Monday, April 13, 2009
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OK, so this is cheating. Well, sort of. This may not be real barbecue, but it is one of my favorite ways to make chicken legs: Indoors. In…

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