Author: Diane Becker

Desserts, Sauces, Side Dishes

Butterscotch Sauce

Way back in 1971, when I was expecting my first child, I would walk to my sister-in-law Mary’s house to visit. She would twist my arm to join her in having a big bowl of french vanilla ice cream, smothered in her homemade old fashioned butterscotch sauce. Mary, having been raised on a farm, was […]

Cakes, Desserts

Buttermilk Pound Cake

Pound cake is one of my favorite kinds of dessert. In the summertime, when fresh berries are plentiful, I’ll pile a handful of berries on top of a slice of cake and serve it with a dollop of whipped cream. This is a large cake, so I usually freeze half of it to enjoy at […]

Desserts, Frosting/Icing

Butter Cream Frosting

Hands down, this is my very favorite frosting recipe. I can still picture my mother making this frosting. We would gather ’round waiting for her to hand us one of the beaters to lick. It’s light , buttery and not too sweet…the perfect frosting for a chiffon cake or a sheet cake. If your frosting […]

Beverages

Buffalo Milk

Okay Ladies…this one’s for you! This is THE perfect punch to serve at a wedding shower or adult holiday party. It has gin, rum, kahlua and vodka, along with vanilla ice cream. Talk about yummy. You can dilute it with milk if you prefer a milder cocktail. Thanks to an old friend, Nancy D. for […]

Cookies and Bars, Desserts

Buckeyes

This sweet treat is a peanut butter & crispy rice cereal cookie, rolled into a ball, and dipped in chocolate. I don’t dare show up at Christmastime without these. Whenever I ask my Godchildren what they would like for Christmas, they always respond with ” my own personal stash of Buckeyes”. They are one of […]

Appetizers & Dips

Bruschetta

My good friend Marsha shared this recipe with me several years ago. I have served it at several parties and everyone loves it. It is especially good when you have a garden full of vine ripened tomatoes, especially those sweet little cherry tomatoes. Yum! Be sure to use a good quality wine vinegar for the […]