Jessie Cross
Jessie Cross is a cookbook author and creator of The Hungry Mouse, a monster online food blog w/500+ recipes. When she's not shopping for cheese or baking pies, Jessie works as an advertising copywriter in Boston. She lives in Salem, Massachusetts with her husband and two small, fluffy wolves.
Mashed Parsnip & Potato Pancakes
What's the thing I like best about making my mashed parsnips and potatoes? Transforming the leftovers into light and fluffy mashed potato pancakes.
They're crisp on the outside, and creamy on the inside. Serve them...
Lamb Loin Chops with Fresh Herbs & Cognac Butter Sauce
These are like little lamb T-bone steaks. They're on the more expensive side, but I snatch them up when I find them on sale. Our butcher has been breaking down a lot of lamb...
A Local’s Guide to Boston Irish Pubs & Bars
Ah, Boston. So many pubs. So little time. Especially around St. Patrick's day.
Boston is home to some of the oldest taverns in the nation. I've lived here for about 15 years now. The Angry...
Pomegranate Molasses
Pomegranate molasses has been popping up in more and more places the last few years. It's sweet and tangy and is a great way to boost flavor in everything from appetizers to baked...
Make Your Own Deli-Style Roast Beef
(Last updated: November 2021) Forget the deli. Make your own deli-style roast beef at home.
It's simple and typically way more economical than hitting the deli counter every week—plus, you can personalize your roast beast...
Three Cheese Risotto
Ah, risotto. So creamy! So delicious! All that cheese! And you wanna know what? You don't need to go out to eat to enjoy it. It's not remotely as hard to make at home...
Orange Creamsicle Frozen Yogurt
When I was a kid, one of my favorite things about visiting my grandparents' house was the ice cream truck they had in their neighborhood. The Good Humor truck just didn't make it out...
Mussels in Ginger Stout Broth
Mussels are very forgiving to cook. They come with a built in timer. When they open, they're done. It's really that easy.
These mussels cook up in no time flat and are bathed in a...
Raspberry Ice Cream Sundae in an Edible Chocolate Shell
What's better than an ice cream sundae? How about an ice cream sundae in an edible chocolate bowl? Now that's what I'm talking about.
Recently, I made a big batch of homemade peanut butter cups.
While...
Sweet Chili Chicken Drummettes
This is one of my favorite things to serve at a cocktail party. These Sweet Chili Chicken Drummettes are easier to eat than chicken wings, and are sweet and spicy with just a little...