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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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Basic Cooking: Perfect Mashed Potatoes

Wednesday, May 27, 2009
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I could eat bowls of buttery mashed potatoes for dinner—which is probably why I don’t make them too often. (Hello, carb coma!) There are a zillion recipes out…

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Fiery Chili Lime Rice

Thursday, April 2, 2009
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I’ve said it before: I love hot food. This rice is a fabulously spicy side that’s packed with flavor. Turn it into a more substantial meal by tossing…

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Three Cheese Risotto

Sunday, March 8, 2009
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Ah, risotto. So creamy! So delicious! All that cheese! And you wanna know what? You don’t need to go out to eat to enjoy it. It’s not remotely…

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Making Gourmet’s Panfried Smashed Potatoes, Step by Step

Thursday, February 26, 2009
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Ever since this month’s Gourmet magazine showed up at The Mouse House, I kept going back to this recipe. When I found a bag of the sweetest little…

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One Potato, Two Potato, Part 2: Duck Fat Hash Browns

Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Duck Fat Hash Browns

What’s the best thing about making duck for dinner? The leftover duck fat. At least, so says The Mouse. What’s even better? Using that fat to fry potatoes….

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Deep-Fried Ravioli

Monday, January 19, 2009
Deep-Fried Ravioli

Fried ravioli! These are so yummy, it’s almost ridiculous. They’re oh-so-crispy on the outside, and oozing with creamy, molten cheese on the inside. Start with fresh ravioli. (Frozen…

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Garlic & Spinach Parmesan Rice

Friday, January 16, 2009
Garlic & Spinach Parmesan Rice

This is fast food, Mouse House style. We eat a lot of rice. It’s almost always our starch of choice over pasta. This rice is bursting with fresh…

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Toasted Pecan Rice Pilaf

Sunday, January 4, 2009
Toasted Pecan Rice Pilaf

This is a quick and easy rice dish you can whip together on a weeknight in short time. It’s packed with buttery, toasted pecans and bits of fried…

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