The Hungry Mouse

11/16/2021

Intimidated by roasting a whole duck this holiday season? Don't be! Let me show you how! Get step-by-step photo instructions: https://www.thehungrymouse.com/2009/02/11/the-best-way-to-roast-a-duck-hello-crispy-skin/

05/08/2020

How to make sourdough starter + bread from scratch! A bunch of folks have reached out to me recently about this. If you can't find yeast in the store, you can "catch" wild yeast and make your own starter for sourdough bread. It's really easy and totally delicious. Here's my step-by-step guide. I'll post the bread recipe next.

There’s nothing like the smell of fresh baking bread. Make that bread sourdough, and I’m in heaven. The sourdough recipe that I start below produces a moist, flavorful, and chewy bread that can stand toe-to-toe with some of the best loaves out there. Tonight, I’ll talk a little bit about sourd...

03/31/2020

These Greek yogurt waffles are my go-to comfort food. Really easy to make, packed with protein. (If you don't have Greek yogurt, sub in regular plain):

It seems like everyone wants waffles these days, from the Teen Titans song to our little friends from Stranger Things. And though these take more effort than popping an Eggo into a toaster, they’re significantly more rewarding. And they’re definitely a new house favorite. These waffles are a den...

01/07/2020

So. Much. Yum. Lunch at Terra today (upstairs at Eataly Boston) today.

01/07/2020

So. Much. Yum. Lunch at Terra (upstairs at Eataly Boston) today.

12/28/2019

Ridiculously good Italian recently. Sausages and meatballs (topped with ricotta cream), lasagna, chicken caesar.

12/16/2019

Intimidated by how to roast a leg of lamb? Don't be. Our latest post teaches you how to buy a leg of lamb, guides you through roasting with step-by-step photos, and then demonstrates how to carve it up: http://www.thehungrymouse.com/2019/12/13/how-to-roast-a-leg-of-lamb/

Intimidated by how to roast leg of lamb? Don't be. Read my complete guide to buying, prepping, and roasting a whole leg of lamb (w/tons of photos)!

12/07/2019

Want to take any holiday meal completely over the top? Add white truffles. Read my complete guide to buying, storing, and serving these luxurious seasonal babies:

Everything you need to know about white truffles. Learn how to cook white truffles, where to buy them, and how to clean + store them.

12/03/2019

Looking for alternatives for roasting a Big Traditional Turkey this holiday season? I've got you covered. Check out my list of favorites, including this Whiskey Glazed Bone-In Turkey Breast. http://www.thehungrymouse.com/2019/12/02/roast-turkey-alternatives-for-the-holidays/

11/25/2019

Sick of turkey? This Thanksgiving, try this Icelandic Cod En Papillote! Super easy and very impressive, go from counter to table in just about 30 mins.

Baking fish en papillote is one of my favorite things to make when we have guests over. Mad love to my dear friend Chef Eric for brainstorming this simple, Asian-inspired holiday dish with me over lunch the other day.

11/21/2019

Intimidated at your fancy grocery store? Don’t be. Check out my simple guide for creating the perfect holiday charcuterie board! http://www.thehungrymouse.com/2019/11/19/creating-the-perfect-charcuterie-board/