Yearly Archives: 2009
3 Warm & Toasty Fall Cocktails
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.
Pasta with Brown Butter & Chanterelles
Chanterelle mushrooms have got such a fantastic flavor—and when you infuse it into melted butter, half a dozen mushrooms goes a long way. This is an elegant and luxurious appetizer for about four, or main course for two.
Sunday Pot Roast (a.k.a. Beast in a Pot)
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.
Apple Pie in a Glass
I'd like to introduce you to my new favorite milkshake. I can't take credit for this idea. It's my version of the Apple Cider Milkshake I had at the Ben & Jerry's in Salem the other day, while I was waiting for The Angry Chef to pick me up on a rainy day.
Crunchy Spring Rolls with Tofu & Shiitake Mushrooms
While the venerable pig is one of my favorite beasts to cook, I followed the recipe I had, and made these spring rolls with tofu. And I have to admit: They were damned good.
Fifty Movies for Foodies (Plus My Top Five Favs)
There are a ton of great movies that have food—or eating—as a main ingredient. Here are 50.
Bacon & Potato Leek Soup
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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 on a nippy night than having...
Three Homemade Candy Recipes for Halloween
What better way to get in the Halloween spirit than with a little candy making? Here are three of our favorite recipes for homemade treats.
Brown-Sugar Pumpkin Cheesecake with Chocolate-Shortbread Crust
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.