Diary of a Mad Hausfrau

Homemade Mixed Citrus Sugar is what happens when you cannot decide which citrus flavor of sugar to create. So why not go whole hog and use every variety you can find at the market?  In this case, pink grapefruit, orange, tangerine, lemon, and lime make a confetti explosion of flavors and color.

Creating flavored sugar is so easy, you will never buy the sto...

Some of the best recipes begin with a curious glance into the cabinet and a brave decision to toss everything together. Fortunately, these Pistachio Pineapple Butterscotch Biscotti prove that kitchen odds and ends can become pure magic.

First, raw pistachios bring a buttery crunch. Meanwhile, dried sweetened pineapple adds chewy tropical sunshine. Then, butters...

Summer’s here. Tomatoes suddenly take over gardens, farmers markets, and kitchen counters. Naturally, they begin plotting (haha) world domination. Thankfully, this Basil Beef Stuffed Tomatoes recipe gives those juicy beauties an incredibly delicious purpose instead.

First, grab the biggest, prettiest tomatoes you can find. Then, scoop out the centers while keeping the ...

Summer calls for something cool. However, ordinary drinks and predictable desserts can take a vacation. Enter my Nectarine Rosemary Chiller. This refreshing creation refuses to stay in one category. Instead, it happily jumps from chilled soup to sparkling cocktail hour and finally lands in frozen dessert territory. Talk about having commitment issues in the best possible way....