Author: Diane Becker

Main Dish - Poultry or Chicken

Sriracha Chicken

A friend of mine recently gave me this recipe. I was hesitant to try it because I don’t favor spicy dishes. Much to my surprise, the dish turned out delicious. The orange marmalade and lime juice balance out the heat of the Sriracha sauce, leaving you with a flavorful chicken dish. I like to serve […]

Salads, Side Dishes

Spinach Salad

I was skeptical to make this for my family, as they are not big fans of raw spinach. Much to my surprise, they came back for seconds. The dressing is made the night before and is poured over the salad just before serving . Thanks to my good friend Carol for sharing this fabulous recipe. […]

Dinner, Main Dish - Beef

Spaghetti Sauce with Meat

Rich, thick spaghetti sauce, chock full of meat and just the right amount of seasonings, slowly simmered for full flavor.You can add more spices or herbs to suit your taste. I sometimes substitute port wine for 1/2 of the water. 1 Whenever I make this sauce, I double the recipe and freeze it in portion […]

Breads

Soft Pretzels

Nothing’s better than a hot, salty bread type pretzel, hot out of the oven. The best part of all is you don’t have to pay 2, 3, 4 or 5 dollars each. You can bake them yourself and sprinkle on as little or as much as you like!

Cookies and Bars, Desserts

Snickerdoodles

This cookie will surely satisfy your sweet tooth. It is a crisp, crackly cookie that is rolled in a mixture of cinnamon and sugar, baked to a light golden brown and bursting with flavor. Give me a glass of milk with these cookies and they’ll be gone in no time at all.