Author: Diane Becker

Cakes, Desserts

Pineapple Upside Down Cake

I recently traveled to Colorado to attend my nephews wedding. While there, his soon to be mother in law invited us over for dinner. For dessert, she baked a pineapple upside down cake. Now I must admit, I generally don’t care for this type of cake as it is usually extremely sweet. However, this cake […]

Desserts, Pies

Impossible Coconut Pie

I came across this recipe in a church cookbook and figured I’d give it a try. It probably came off of a Bisquick box, as they had a series of “Impossible Pie” recipes years ago. This is not a gourmet, fancy pie, but a wonderful dessert for a quick treat with little effort to prepare. […]

Breakfast, Cakes, Desserts

Cinnamon Swirl Coffee Cake

Recently I was at the car dealers waiting for my car to be serviced when a lady came in and noticed I was reading a cooking magazine. We started chatting and I told her all about my website. We talked for quite some time about different coffee cakes and she mentioned that her daughter bakes […]

Cakes, Desserts

Chocolate Nut Cake

While thumbing through an old cookbook of Mom’s, I came across a handwritten recipe for a cake that I haven’t had in over 60 years. Just seeing Mom’s beautiful handwriting again just about brought tears to my eyes. But even more joy filled my heart when I read the ingredients and realized this was one […]

Desserts

Creme Brulee’

I’ve always enjoyed a light, not too sweet dessert, that wasn’t too difficult to whip up. While surfing the web, I came across this recipe from Spatula Desserts. It sounded easy to prepare, so I decided to give it a try. The custard was silky and smooth, with just the right amount of sweetness. The […]

Dinner, Main Dish - Pasta

Lasagna

I’ve tried lots of Lasagna in my day, but none can compare to this fanciful feast! No, it’s not authentic Italian style, but it’s bursting with flavor, has just the right amount of meat and marvelous,cheesy goodness. You’ll notice I have one herb called Savory that I listed as optional. It’s something I like but […]

Ethnic Dishes, Side Dishes

Haluski

Have you ever racked your brain as to what to serve as a side dish other than the usual potatoes or rice? Well, look no further. This dish is quite popular in Poland and once you taste it, you’ll know why. It’s quick and easy to prepare, is economical and is very delicious. It’s one […]

Cookies and Bars

Fruitcake Cookies

I’ll be honest here…I never was a fan of fruitcake. As I was browsing through the baking aisle, I spotted a container of mixed candied fruit, all chopped up and colorful as could be and I thought to myself, why not try to bake something with this fruit. After all, there are several foods that […]