Yearly Archives: 2010

Texas Sheet Cake

Texas Sheet Cake is an expansive, thin chocolate cake that's coated with chocolate frosting and sprinkled with chopped pecans. And? This cake defies one of the 10 Commandments of Baking: Thou shalt not frost until the cake is cool.

The Hungry Mouse meets Guy Fieri!

We had the chance to meet Food Network's Guy Fieri this past weekend at Salem's Lobster Shanty. We stopped to chat and take a few pics.

The Winners of the Plum Island Cookie Giveaway!

We're pleased to announce the winners of our Plum Island Cookie giveaway!

S’mores Bars

Psssst, hey, you! You need to make these. Like, now. I almost never say that, but seriously: You do. Stop what you're doing and get yourself into the kitchen. You can thank me later.
homemade guinness mustard

Spicy Guinness Mustard

Here's how to make your very own homemade mustard with one of my all-time favorite things: Guinness stout. It's easy and totally delicious.
Penelope Pig Cookie

Plum Island Cookie Giveaway (Contest Now Closed)

Enter to win a gift certificate for a beautiful box of Plum Island Cookies. These handmade French shortbread cookies are gorgeous (and delicious!)

Stuffed Pork Chops with Prosciutto, Mozzarella, and Sage

To make this recipe, cut a pocket in thick-cut pork chops. Stuff with prosciutto, cheese, and fresh sage. (Yep, this is pig stuffed with more pig.) Sear on both sides to develop a flavorful, brown crust, then finish in the oven. That's it.
fresh cheese rolls

Cheese Pinwheel Rolls

To make these rolls, spread pizza dough liberally with melted butter, sprinkle it with cheese and spices, roll it up like a stromboli—then slice and bake like a pan of cinnamon buns.

A New Addition to Our Family!

Sorry we've been away for a few days! We've been busy welcoming the newest member of our family! We're pleased to introduce you to Penelope!
wedge of ricotta cake

Torta di Ricotta

This cake is like a coffee cake, but better. It's rich, but still manages to have a light crumb. It gets a subtle, mollasses-tinged sweetness from dark brown sugar, and a burst of brightness from a generous amount of fresh lemon zest.