Author: Diane Becker

Appetizers & Dips

Almond Cheese Ball

This recipe was given to me by a very special friend, Linda Maggio, who has since passed on. She would serve this at Christmastime on a platter, shaped into two pine cones. She would leave the almonds whole and strategically place them into the cream cheese in layers, to resemble pine cones. Then she would […]

Dinner, Soups

15 Bean Soup

There’s nothing better than a big bowl of hot soup on a cold winters’ night to warm you up and fill your tummy. A special thanks to a dear old friend, Amelia, for sharing this recipe. She won a senior citizen cook off contest with this scrumptious recipe way back in the 1970’s, and once […]

Salads, Side Dishes, Uncategorized

Seven Layer Salad

I’ve been serving this crisp,refreshingly tasty salad for years on holidays such as Easter and Christmas. Best of all, it’s prepared the night before. There are never any leftovers. If you have a trifle bowl or flat bottomed clear glass bowl, I would recommend using that, as the layers are so pretty and festive looking.

Side Dishes

Baked Beans

My sister Marge shared this recipe with me over 40 years ago and its still my favorite, hands down! It’s a wonderful side dish that goes well with fried chicken, burgers, brats, ribs and more. I haven’t met anyone who didn’t rave over these baked beans. There is never any leftovers and I always make […]