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.
Halloween Candy Chocolate Whiskey Layer Cake
Not sure what to do with all the leftover Halloween candy? Or, just have a ton of candy hanging around?
Hey, it's November 1. We won't tell. Nothing wrong with ransacking the seasonal sale section at...
Autumn Apple Cider and Bourbon Cocktail
Happy October! We've almost made it through Halloween season here in Salem, Massachusetts.
Only a few more days to go until the big party. (Check out pictures of last Halloween in Salem, MA here.)
To say that...
Easy Pumpkin Pull-Apart Dinner Rolls
If you want to get in on the pumpkin spice action, but aren't crazy about sweet stuff, these rolls are the way to go.
They're the perfect accompaniment for cold-weather meals.
They're so, so easy to make.
Because...
How to Make Cinnamon Buns (Cinnabon Copycat Recipe)
You guys. These are the best cinnamon buns. Seriously.
They're the closest to those epic cinnamon buns we used to get as teenagers at the Cinnabon in the mall. You know the ones I mean?
For these...
Getting Ready for Halloween 2016 in Salem, Massachusetts
Oh, you guys: It's only mid-October, and Salem is already buzzing with Halloween spirit.
It's actually been crazy since the last week in September. For example, you can't go into a drugstore or grocery store without...
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
Hate Brussels sprouts? Try 'em roasted with bacon, and I almost guarantee you'll change your mind.
These roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon are smoky and nutty. Nothing at all like the boiled veggies that terrorized some peeps when...
9 of Our Best Pumpkin Recipes
Aloha! Well, Halloween season is almost upon us here in Salem, Massachusetts.
That also means it's time for Fall treats. I've been baking so much I think the house permanently smells like pumpkin spice. That's just fine...
Greek Yogurt Waffles
It seems like everyone wants waffles these days, from the Teen Titans song to our little friends from Stranger Things.
https://youtu.be/-Gj95m0CR5I
And though these take more effort than popping an Eggo into a toaster, they're significantly more rewarding.
And they're definitely...
Flourless Fudge Cookies
These are the richest, darkest chocolate chip cookies you will ever have in your life. For real.
Think brownie masquerading in cookie form.
They're crackly and slightly crisp on the outside, and soft and chewy on the inside.
And...
Baked Coconut Chicken Fingers (Gluten Free!)
This easy recipe for baked coconut chicken fingers is fragrant, delicious, and good for you. (They're baked, not fried!) Get my step-by-step photo recipe.