Celebrating the first week of FALL calls for something baked. And pumpkin. And apple. And spice. Combining all of those flavors into a muffin seemed like the perfect way to start the season off! And if quick and easy is front and center in your mind when we talk baking, this is your recipe. Thirty… Read More
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Fresh Blueberry and Greek Yogurt Muffins
To celebrate the 7 year Blogiversary of A Bountiful Kitchen, I gave away 2 gift cards to William Sonoma on my Instagram page this week! The winners are: @Sundanceshan (Shannon Holley) and her friend @laurie_03g whom she tagged! Please email me at : Fostersi at msn dot com to claim your Williams Sonoma giftcards. You have 24 hours… Read More
World’s Best Cinnamon Rolls
I have a serious weakness for cinnamon rolls. A few of my favorite cinnamon roll recipes are Mel’s Kitchen Cinnamon Rolls, Cutler’s Cinnamon Rolls, and Pioneer Woman’s Cinnamon Roll . When I saw this recipe on Pinterest for the World’s Best Cinnamon Rolls I knew it was a must-try recipe. I Pinned this… Read More
Breakfast Croissant Quiche Cups
These little Breakfast Quiche Cups are made with croissants and easy to whip up in just a few minutes. They are perfect for the Mother’s Day brunch you’re planning. You’ve got that covered, right?? If not, here are a few suggestions to help you out… One-Bowl Berry Coffee Cake, super simple and can be… Read More
Buttermilk Waffles with Berries, Ice Cream and Buttermilk Syrup
A long time ago, my daughter Brookie played volleyball. It was a tradition with her jr high team to eat waffles and ice cream for team breakfasts. Those early morning team gatherings in our kitchen were a whirlwind of giggling, sugar, and the scent of waffles cooking before the girls ran out the door to… Read More
Fresh Lemon Ricotta Pancakes- Wildflower Bread Co. Copycat
For the past few years, we’ve spent a lot of time in Phoenix at baseball tournaments. Phoenix seems to be the chain restaurant capitol of the U.S. ! You know my rule about eating out while on the road, right? Rule number one: No eating at places we have back home. Rule number two: Refer… Read More
Banana Bread with Coconut Oil
A while back, a reader suggested I try using coconut oil instead of butter in my favorite banana bread recipe. I was a bit hesitant, but so glad I switched out coconut oil for butter because the result was W O W! Sometimes a fat substitution = less flavor, or inferior flavor, or a less… Read More
Berry Merry Coffeecake
Coffeecake is always on our list for Christmas breakfast. I love it because it’s easy to make and can be made either Christmas morning or the day before. It’s a one bowl, mix and bake type of dish. Perfect for when you’re in a hurry, but want something special for your Christmas table. One more… Read More
Overnight Croissant Breakfast Bake
What are you planning for Christmas breakfast? Hopefully not some ho-hum breakfast casserole! My Overnight Croissant Breakfast Bake will take your Christmas celebration to a new level. Instead of using flat, ordinary pieces of bread try using croissants to create a bread pudding-type texture for your special holiday breakfast. The beauty of this dish is,… Read More
Great Harvest Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread
I’m not usually a fan of store bought pumpkin bread. It always tastes like a mix (because it probably is) or it is: too airy, too dry, too much like a cake. The one exception is Great Harvest Pumpkin Bread. If you’ve ever eaten a slice, you know that Great Harvest makes a killer loaf… Read More
Creme Brulee French Toast with Creamy Maple Syrup (Cheesecake Factory Copycat)
I’ve been to Cheesecake Factory for lunch and dinner, but this summer was my first time eating breakfast at the popular restaurant. Our server recommended his favorite dish- Creme Brulee French Toast. It was bite-after-bite of melt in your mouth deliciousness. I knew it had to be filled with butter and cream to taste this… Read More
Mary’s Honey Nut Granola
My friend Mary makes the best granola. It’s crunchy, nutty, slightly sweet and a bit salty. And the best part, aside from the taste, is the simplicity of the recipe. Granola is so easy to make. You can mix up a batch and put it in the oven while you’re folding laundry, or balancing the… Read More
Blueberry Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast
Easter is just around the corner. In our home, we love to celebrate with a family gathering. No matter the time of day when the meal is served, we make brunch dishes, along with the traditional ham, rolls, salads and of course, desserts. I love this recipe for Blueberry Stuffed French Toast. It can be… Read More
Sour Cream Pancakes
Have you ever eaten a pancake made with sour cream? There’s a little breakfast/lunch spot in Salt Lake called Penny Ann’s Cafe, and they serve the most delicious sour cream cakes! Sometimes, I daydream about those pancakes. They’re that good. Saturday morning, I was thinking about those light, slightly tangy, melt in your mouth cakes…. Read More
Pineapple Mango Breakfast Muffins
I’ve been making this recipe forever. With twist here and there. Sometimes I use pineapple and mashed banana, other times pineapple and applesauce. Last week, I had a few mangoes sitting on my counter, getting close to the too-ripe stage.The ripe mangoes were perfect for baking, and for my newest combo- Pineapple-Mango Breakfast Muffins. A… Read More
Cracker Barrel Biscuits (copycat recipe)
If you’re a fan of biscuits, especially Cracker Barrel Biscuits, this is your lucky day! My make at home version of Cracker Barrel Biscuits is receiving two thumbs up from everyone. You know how I love a good biscuit. This recipe is a Southern classic. It’s rumored to be the Cracker Barrel Biscuits Recipe. It… Read More
Cream Biscuits
Biscuit experts say that using a sharp biscuit cutter and not twisting the cutter is one of the secrets to a perfect biscuit. Here’s my little graduated biscuit/cookie cutter set. If you’ve never tried a biscuit made with cream, you’re in for a treat. The next time you have a bit of leftover cream in… Read More
Pumpkin Buttermilk Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake
Last Sunday, we had a flop in the kitchen. Notice me, using the term “we” loosely.Here’s the scene (in case you care). It’s ten minutes before church starts. I realize I haven’t placed the meat into the oven so we can eat when we get home. It’s a 6 lb pork roast, frozen solid. I… Read More
Blueberry Light Wheat Pancakes with Maple Butter
I made the Maple Butter two ways. Above I followed directions and cooked the syrup. The second time I simply whipped the room temp butter with 1/2 cup of pure maple syrup (below). I lovelovelovebreakfast. I remember talking to my friend Nick about how people just don’t eat or go out to eat breakfast much… Read More
Spiced Donut Muffins
Last week I made some muffins for a Christmas breakfast. I estimated that wo-thirds of the attendees would be 16 and under, so I looked for a recipe that would appeal to both young and old eaters. Donut muffins? Seemed like a slam dunk. The tops puff up so they are nice and rounded. You… Read More
Cinnamon Apple Cider Muffins
My latest muffin obsession: a Pinterest find, Cinnamon Apple Cider Muffins from Mel’s Kitchen Cafe. I’ve made these 4 times in the past week and a half.They’re that good. Fresh, simple, delicious and made with wheat flour, so they qualify as (semi) healthy eating 🙂 Happy Fall Break! Cinnamon Apple Cider Muffins Mel’s Kitchen Cafe… Read More
Orange Pumpkin Bread
Do you consider October/Fall/Halloween to be part of “The Holidays”? I do. Maybe it’s because it’s the start of ImgoingtohunkerdowninmykitchenbakeupastormandeateverythingIbake season? Since we are on a pumpkin kick (this week), I thought I’d dig up this recipe and post a few new pics. It’s my all time favorite recipe for Pumpkin Bread. The o.j. in… Read More
Sour Cream Biscuits
Are you still making biscuits with a mix or (gag) eating biscuits out of a can? STOP IT. Biscuits are one of the easiest recipes to experiment with if you are feeling uncertain about trying your hand at baking. Here’s the scoop- these are absolutely melt in your mouth delicious. And simple. What more could… Read More
Team USA Crepes
What’s better (and easier) for brunch than home made crepes? Don’t say cereal. Never made crepes? If you have a blender, they take about 2 minutes to throw together. Hello Olympic crepe brunch party. Ready for 17 days of TV in the summer? USA USA USA. Shoot. Should have thrown some blueberries in there. Team… Read More