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Concord Grape Jam

Monday September 21st 2009

Concord grapes are the very same little purple wonders that give Welch’s grape juice its signature flavor. Here’s how to turn those jewels into jam.

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Hot & Spicy Candied Bacon

Monday June 15th 2009

So, this is bacon…covered in jam and dotted with chili flakes…baked in the oven until caramelized and crunchy. This is swoon inducing food. Vegetarians aside, I dare you to say otherwise.

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Sweet Cherry Jam

Thursday June 4th 2009

I love jam. On toast. In marinades for ribs and glazes for chicken. Warmed up and drizzled over vanilla ice cream. This sweet cherry jam is a fabulous way to enjoy cherries as they come into season. Because this jam has a lot of sugar, I never bother canning it. It will keep just fine in the fridge for a few weeks—if it lasts that long.

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Rib of the Week: Aleppo Chili Pork Ribs with Peach and Lime

Monday October 27th 2008

I’m starting to realize that we eat a lot of ribs at the Mouse House. (I see a “Rib-of-the-Week Feature” in my future…) I’m OK with this for a few reasons. They’re easy to make. They taste great. They’re hearty and filling. And if you’re an unapologetic carnivore, it’s just downright fun to gnaw meat [...]

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