Diary of a Mad Hausfrau

New York City has been described as many things in opposite terms. For example, magical, gritty, noisy, amazing, overwhelming, exciting. However, one adjective you will never hear about New York City is affordable. Because expensive is an understatement. So, Free NYC Art Exhibits may sound like a fantasy. Surprisingly, you can view everything from multi-million dolla...

One of the fun things I love about the summer season is playing with potato salad, egg salad, and cole slaw recipes. The flavor possibilities are endless for creating new barbecue side dishes. This Asparagus Egg Potato Salad in Lime Mayonnaise has to be one of my best ideas. Tender yellow potatoes, sweet baby asparagus pieces, and sliced jammy eggs are bathed in a tangy lime-...

Are you in a dinner recipe rut? I have a great solution. This quick and easy Beef in Lemon Mustard Sauce recipe is here to spruce up ho-hum dinner plans. Tender pieces of sirloin are braised in olive oil. Sweet onions are sauteed in the drippings. Add some beef stock, whole-grain Dijon mustard, and freshly squeezed lemon juice, and you have a gorgeous skillet full of flavor w...

So, what makes Savory Emmental Rosemary Muffins so irresistible? Let’s talk cheese. Emmental is a Swiss-style cheese. It’s famous for those cartoon-worthy holes. It’s also mild, nutty, and melts like a dream. However, if you can’t find it, don’t panic. Gruyère, Jarlsberg, or even Swiss cheese step in beautifully. Crisis averted.

Now, the magic begins. First, wh...