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.
Holiday Veal Rib Chops with Caramelized Shallot Reduction
When I saw that our butcher had put out a spread of thick veal rib chops a few days ago, I couldn't resist. I can usually only find these around the holidays. These rib...
Rosemary Scented Roast Chicken
I love roasting broiler chickens because you get all that great roast-y flavor—without the time commitment of preparing a larger bird.
You can put this dish together from fridge to table in about an hour,...
See You On Monday!
The Hungry Mouse is taking a rather unexpected weekend off. See you all on Monday!
Chocolate & Vanilla Guinness Floats with Creme Chantilly
Vanilla Guinness Float
Guinness is the favored beer here at The Mouse House, hands down.
While we usually enjoy it at home straight out of the can, we do occasionally cook with it, too. (Mmmm, Guinness...
Don’t Dilute Your Drink! Use Whiskey Stones Instead!
Wow.
OK. It's late in the evening after a long day, so this may be me being impressed with something overly simplistic.
But...this seems like a really neat idea—especially if you're a cocktail connoisseur.
Ladies and gentleman,...
Thanksgiving 2008: A Photographic Feast
The Angry Chef will tell you: Mice are nosy creatures.
It's true. I'm always interested in seeing what other folks do in their kitchens, put on their tables, and eat when they celebrate.
So...thanks so much...
Rib of the Week: Chipotle Lime Beef Back Ribs
This is one of my favorite ways to prepare ribs. It works well with beef and pork ribs.
It's a quick and easy thing to make on nights like tonight, when I have a deadline.
Just...
An Untraditional Feast: Thanksgiving, Appetizer-And-Dessert Style
This year, The Angry Chef and I celebrated Thanksgiving with my folks belatedly, yesterday.
In lieu of a traditional Thanksgiving feast, my mom put together a heavenly appetizer and dessert extravaganza. She's hands down one...
Rebroadcast: Calling All Thanksgiving Foodie Photographers
This year, I've had more than one friend or associate tell me that they're planning on cooking something that sounds downright fantastic this Thanksgiving.
(Some of you know who you are. Max, with your beer-can...
The Angry Chef’s Garlicky Lemon-Pepper Chicken
A lot of folks have asked me for this recipe. It's one of The Angry Chef's signature dishes, and I was lucky to pry it away from him.
This recipe is a dream come true...