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Frozen Chocolate Mousse

Thursday, March 18, 2010

OK, this started with a recipe I spotted in Cook’s Country magazine for easy chocolate ice cream. You know I’m a sucker for unusual, short-cut recipes that promise…

Friday, February 12, 2010

These brownies are dark, fudgy, and shot through with ribbons of smooth peanut butter—and dotted with bits of molten chocolate. This recipe could feed an army. If you have a strong sense of self preservation, cut the recipe in half and make it in a smaller baking dish.

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

I should admit: I have a special spot in my heart for old-fashioned desserts—especially if it’s the kind of thing that you’re likely to find in the spinning dessert case at a 1950s-style diner. This pie totally fits the bill.

Monday, January 4, 2010

Chocolate Caramel Tartlettes at The Hungry Mouse

Hope you all had a fabulous holiday and new years! The Angry Chef and I spent New Year’s Eve nestled in with the good folks from The Salem…

Thursday, December 31, 2009

Italian Coffee with Chocolate Whipped Cream at The Hungry Mouse

So, say I was *actually* mouse-sized. (I’m not saying that I’m NOT, just imagine if I were.) This would be the best hot tub ever.

Monday, December 14, 2009

Bon Appetit's 2009 Holiday Bake-Off Party at The Hungry Mouse

So when you’re a food writer and the editors of Bon Appetit invite you to an exclusive party for 15 of their favorite bloggers at their Culinary Studios in New York, you go. (Um, of course, you go!) And when they add that it’s a bake-off, you go bearing your very favorite dessert.

Friday, October 30, 2009

Chocolate Stout Layer Cake at The Hungry Mouse

Be still my little mouse heart: This is the best chocolate cake I’ve ever made.

Friday, October 23, 2009

Maple Fireside Nightcap at The Hungry Mouse

With fall well underway, Cocktail Season is in full effect here at The Mouse House. Here are three of our favorite fall drinks—guaranteed to knock that seasonal chill right off.

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Brown Sugar Pumpkin Cheesecake with Chocolate Shortbread Crust at The Hungry Mouse

This cheesecake is like pumpkin pie dressed up in velvet. It has all the delicious, spicy autumn flavor of traditional pumpkin pie—coupled with the dense creaminess of cheesecake.

Monday, September 7, 2009

Chocolate Caramel Tart at The Hungry Mouse

This tart is like a grown-up candy bar, in decadent tart form. The cookie crust is crisp and buttery. The caramel is creamy with just a little tang from the addition of a dollop of craime fraiche. The chocolate ganache is velvety and rich.