There are some ingredients that were MFEO. You’ve seen Sleepless in Seattle, right? Blueberries and lemon were meant to be together. This muffin makes the most of that MFEO couple and has zest in the muffin as well as fresh lemon juice in the glaze. You won’t find a muffin that says SPRING more than… Read More
breakfast and brunch
Strawberry Buttermilk Pancakes with Fresh Strawberry Syrup
Valentines Day is just around the corner and I’ve got the perfect dish to make your sweetheart feel like a king. Or a queen. ABK’s Strawberry Buttermilk Pancakes with Fresh Strawberry Syrup is the sweetest way to start your Valentine’s Day! We love buttermilk pancakes in our home! This recipe is so simple, I used… Read More
Buttermilk Aebleskivers
Buttermilk Aebleskivers are a Danish treat, kind of a cross between a pancake and donut without the deep frying! We love to make Buttermilk Aebleskivers on Christmas morning and eat them plain, filled with a little jam or chocolate and sprinkle them with powdered sugar. A few years ago, my friend Jill hosted a gathering… Read More
Christmas Morning Brioche and Tomato Bake
Christmas morning brunch is one of my favorite meals of the year! I love a slow pace on Christmas day. After all the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season, a delicious stress free brunch is what I’m all about. This recipe for Christmas Morning Brioche and Tomato Bake is the perfect start to a… Read More
Pumpkin Banana Bread with Orange Glaze
Thanksgiving morning is always a flurry of getting the turkey in the oven and preparing dishes for the big meal. Breakfast is usually an afterthought and ends up being toast or a bowl of cereal. This year, I’m making Pumpkin Banana Bread with Orange Glaze the day before, so we can cut a few slices… Read More
Pumpkin Applesauce Muffins with Maple Cream Glaze
Pumpkin Applesauce Muffins with Maple Cream Glaze is one of our favorite muffins for breakfast, lunch and dinner in the fall months! We love to whip up a batch when the whole family is around at holiday time. Celebrating the first week of FALL calls for something baked. And pumpkin. And apple. And spice. Combining… Read More
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
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
The story of Buttermilk Waffles with Berries, Ice Cream and Buttermilk Syrup 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… 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 Berry Merry Coffeecake 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…. 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 Chocolate Chip Bread. If you’ve ever eaten a slice, you know that Great Harvest makes a… 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 with Creamy Maple Syrup. It was bite-after-bite of melt in your mouth deliciousness. I knew it had to be filled with butter and… 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 of Mary’s Honey Nut Granola and put it in the oven while you’re… 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 Pancakes! 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
Cream Biscuits- a breakfast delight that can be mixed and baking in the oven within minutes! 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,… 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
Blueberry Light Wheat Pancakes with Maple Butter is the perfect way to enjoy your morning. 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… 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. Spiced Donut Muffins? Seemed like a slam dunk. The tops puff up so they are nice and rounded…. Read More