Halloween 2017 in Salem, Massachusetts

We made it! Another Halloween season down in good old Witch City, a.k.a. Salem, Massachusetts. We're starting to lose count, but this is like our 10th Halloween season as city residents. Since Halloween fell on a Tuesday...

Chocolate Chip and Peanut Butter Halloween Cookies

Move over Flourless Fudge Cookies, there's a new sheriff in town! These candy-studded chocolate cookies are a new fav at The Mouse House! Go figure, right? We do live in Salem, Massachusetts, aka Witch City, after...

How to Roast a Chicken

You guys! This is my go-to meal for a killer, stick-to-your-ribs Sunday dinner—with plenty of leftovers for the rest of the week. I generally roast two chickens at a time. That way, The Angry Chef...

Cowboy Steak with Coffee Rub (Pan Roasted Rib Eye)

You guys. This is the best piece of meat I've made in a long time. Hands down, it's one of my favorite cuts. What is a cowboy steak? A cowboy steak is a thick, bone-in rib...

Holiday Gift Guide for Foodies

Need some inspiration for your holiday shopping? Here are 16 of my fav items for people who love food and cooking—and refuse to fight the hordes in the outside world. They're all things that I either own and...

Simple and Festive Thanksgiving Menu Ideas

Need some inspiration for Thanksgiving this year? No problem. These are some of our favorite (and simple) appetizers, entrees, sides, and desserts. I've included links out to our other recipe round ups. What are you making for Thanksgiving dinner? Leave a comment...

Roasted Fingerling Potatoes

Looking for a satisfying, impressive, and SIMPLE side dish? These roasted fingerling potatoes are perfect. (This time, I fancied the dish up with some carrots and mushrooms.) We served this with our Thanksgiving Turkey this year. (Here's my Perfect (Super Moist!)...

Perfect Roast Turkey (Super Moist!)

So, it's that time of year! Not entirely sure how the last 12 months rolled by so quickly (anyone?), but here we are! It's turkey time again. We've done a handful of turkey recipes for The...

Halloween 2016 in Salem, Massachusetts

WHEW! You guys! We made it through another Halloween season in Witch City, a.k.a. Salem, Massachusetts. Hands down, Salem hosts the best Halloween party in the world. Granted, as city residents for almost a decade now, we may be...

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...