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.
Homemade Irish Cream Liqueur
I learned to cook from my mom, who works a certain kind of magic in the kitchen. Of all the things I've learned from her, how to make homemade Irish cream liqueur may not...
Making Gourmet’s Panfried Smashed Potatoes, Step by Step
Ever since this month's Gourmet magazine showed up at The Mouse House, I kept going back to this recipe. When I found a bag of the sweetest little red bliss potatoes, I took it...
Sizzling Hot & Spicy Meatballs
Seriously? I could eat a big bowl of these, then go back for more. I'm not saying that I have a meatball problem. Yet.
Made with traditional Asian flavors, these meatballs get a satisfying, subtle...
Dark & Fudgey White Chocolate Chip Cookies
Imposter alert! This is a brownie masquerading in cookie form.
These cookies are soft and a little chewy—and totally brownie-like in consistency. They're studded with white chocolate chips, and get their dark, fudge-y flavor from...
Garlic & Rosemary Lamb Lollipop Chops
Lamb rib chops, often called lollipop chops when the bone is Frenched, are an oh-so-sweet appetizer that's simple to make and impressive to present. They're easy to eat, and much more elegant than...
Homemade Peanut Butter & S’mores Cups
Make your own peanut butter cups�and s'mores cups, and fluffernutter cups. I've been wanting to do this for ages, and man...am I glad I did. It's easy, kind of messy, and tons of fun.
Warning:...
Fiery Green Hot Sauce
What do you get when you combine mashed chilis, white vinegar, and a little salt? A homemade hot sauce with super-fresh, vibrant flavor that beats the pants off of anything store bought. At least...
Basic Cooking: How to Make Espresso on the Stove
Now, I know that I'm treading on hallowed ground for some, discussing how to make espresso.
Like beer and good wine, espresso is one of those things that folks are very particular about. (Espresso afficionados...
Warm Beet Salad with Orange Vinaigrette
Who hated beets when they were a kid? Raise your hand.
Me, too.
I couldn't stand them when I was a little mouse. They were either pickled and vinegary or boiled and vinegary. Either way, they...
Gentlemen’s Brownies with Scotch-Infused Frosting
The other day, The Angry Chef headed into the city for his monthly cigar night. I wanted to make something extra special for him and his buddies, who are some of the nicest guys...