Yearly Archives: 2009

Basil & Garlic Pork Burgers

Well, hello! It's so good to be back in the kitchen! So one of the first things The Angry Chef did when we got back from the country was get to work cleaning up...

Back in the Kitchen on Tuesday!

Hiya, Just a quick note with an update. For those of you I haven't spoken with...my father passed away suddenly about three weeks ago. He was an amazing man, and I know someday I'll write more...

Out of town for a week

It's never good to pass along sad news. The Hungry Mouse will be closed for business for about a week due to a death in the family. We'll be back in the kitchen soon. +Jessie

Rustic Veal Flank with Whiskey Cream Broth

By now, you guys probably know about the great love affair I have with my butcher shop, McKinnon's. When I go, I partly have a shopping list in mind, and I partly decide what...

A Photo Tour: Springtime Feast in the Country

Oh my goodness, can my mom cook! We went down to visit my folks in the country this weekend. Here's a peek at what we ate. Give a holler if you'd like a specific...

Spicy Mango Lime Salsa with Asian Pear

Mmm, mmm, mmmm. The combination of fresh mango, lime, and cilantro just screams summer. Food like this makes me want to kick off my shoes and go run through the sprinkler a few times....

Easy Dark Chocolate & Walnut Fudge

This is fudge making on easy mode. Now, I've made plenty of fudge in my day. Most of my recipes call for candy thermometers, precise heating and cooling, and a lot of beating (as...

Fennel & Jicama Slaw

Summer's coming. This means a lot of things for The Mouse House, not the least of which is a lot more barbecue. Now, I like my barbecue more on the melt-your-face-off-hot side of things....

Old-Fashioned Chocolate Cake

Hey, you! (Yeah, you!) Summer's coming. Let's go to the playground! Oh, or maybe the roller rink. Or both. Sorry...this cake makes me feel like I'm about 12 years old again. And I'm loving...

Bacon & Garlic Encrusted Roast Pork Loin

  What's better than roasted pork? How about roasted pork wrapped in crisp bacon? I know. That's kind of what I thought, too. (Pig x 2!). This is so simple, but so delicious. (This is one...