Ruth’s Diner is legendary in Utah and known for Ruth’s Mile High Biscuits! We first went to Ruth’s right after we were married in the early 80’s. I loved the setting of this quaint little diner in Emigration Canyon just past the zoo in Salt Lake City. Ruth’s Diner In Utah Have you eaten at… Read More
breakfast and brunch
World’s Best Fresh Blueberry Muffins
The World’s Best Fresh Blueberry Muffins are seriously the best blueberry muffins ever. Every time I make a batch, I get a recipe request. They are similar to a muffin you’d buy in a specialty bakery; and nothing like the muffins you’ll buy in a big box store! One year, when my baby turned 14,… Read More
Biscuits and Sausage Gravy Recipe
Biscuits and Sausage Gravy is a traditional Southern breakfast that will quickly become a family favorite in your home! Biscuits and gravy are so easy to make and are the ultimate comfort breakfast. ~Biscuits and Sausage Gravy Recipe was originally posted June 12, 2009, and has been updated with new photos and adjustments to the… Read More
Liege Waffle Recipe
For years we have enjoyed (and been addicted to) Liege waffles from Bruges in downtown Salt Lake City. This Liege Waffle Recipe is about the closest thing to enjoying a Bruges waffle without leaving your kitchen, and the perfect treat to make for your mom on Mother’s Day! For a long time, I… Read More
Fresh Strawberry Bread
It’s Strawberry season, and this Fresh Strawberry Bread is a long time favorite in our home. Fresh strawberries, lemon and cinnamon make the best combination in this quick bread! I’m a big fan of almost any type of quick bread (bread that is usually sweet and made without yeast). I love banana bread, pumpkin bread,… Read More
Blueberry Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast
Easter is just around the corner, and that means a family gathering! No matter the time of day the meal is served, we make brunch dishes, along with the traditional ham, rolls, salads and of course, desserts. This Blueberry Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast is a perfect dish for a casual or a formal gathering…. Read More
Caramel Apple Breakfast Bake
Caramel Apple Breakfast Bake is the most delicious way to start your holiday brunch! It’s the perfect overnight breakfast or brunch recipe. Overnight or right away Caramel Apple Breakfast Bake can be made and baked immediately, or if you want to plan ahead, it also works to make the day before. Either way, it’s a… Read More
Buttermilk Aebleskivers
Buttermilk Aebleskivers are a Danish treat, 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 with powdered sugar. A few years ago, my friend Jill hosted a gathering for the young… Read More
Chocolate Covered Pear Muffins
What makes the perfect muffin? I think it has to be sweet, but not overly sweet, and it has to compliment savory dishes served at brunch. Chocolate Covered Pear Muffins are the perfect fit for your next breakfast or brunch gathering. I created a sweet, but not too sweet muffin you can serve year round… Read More
Creme Brulee French Toast with Creamy Maple Syrup (Cheesecake Factory Copycat)
Creme Brulee French Toast with Creamy Maple Syrup is a recipe that’s destined to be in your family favorite recipe file! I’ve been to Cheesecake Factory for lunch and dinner, but last summer was my first time eating breakfast at the popular restaurant. Our server recommended his favorite dish- Creme Brulee French Toast with Creamy… Read More
Blueberry and Lemon Cinnamon Roll Biscuits
Blueberry and Lemon Cinnamon Roll Biscuits are the perfect combination of everyone’s favorite breakfast items. All the flavor you love in a cinnamon roll, with a hint of sweet blueberry and lemon zest, and baked with the ease and quickness of a biscuit recipe. They’re sure to be a new family favorite in your home!… Read More
Breakfast Burrito
ABK’s quick and easy breakfast burrito saves the day when it’s time for breakfast on the go! Perfect for eating on the spot, or freeze and heat later for grab and go convenience. Nothing says I love you like a warm breakfast When I was growing up, we were only allowed to eat cold cereal… Read More
Cookie Butter and Nutella Bread Pudding
Looking for something that will really impress Mom this Mother’s Day? If you enjoy a little something on the sweeter side, then you’ll LOVE this Cookie Butter and Nutella Bread Pudding! It’s so easy to throw together and will make any holiday or occasion special. The perfect pair I love a good bread pudding! Cookie… Read More
Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs
This recipe for Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs is the best way to cook perfect hard boiled or soft boiled eggs! If you’re looking for a fool proof, mess proof way to cook eggs that turn out perfect every time, this recipe is for you. Living beneath your privledges? If you have an Instant Pot… Read More
How to Bake Bacon in the Oven
Once you cook bacon in the oven, you’ll never go back to the frying pan! Learning how to bake bacon in the oven will change your life, especially when you have to cook bacon for a crowd. This no mess, simple method will take the hassle out of cooking bacon once and for all. I… Read More
How to Build a Charcuterie Board
Charcuterie boards are showing up everywhere. Traditionally made of cured, dried meats, now, almost anything goes. This post will show you How to Build a Charcuterie Board with meats, cheeses and other items using a variety of different textures and flavors! Mom was a Charcuterie Pioneer Back in the day, mom always had what she… Read More
Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats and Grains
One taste of this Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats and Grains recipe and you’ll want to eat oatmeal every day! Steel cut oats traditionally take a long time to cook and require a lot of attention while on the stovetop, but this recipe for Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats takes the hassle out of cooking… Read More
Cranberry Cake with Caramel Sauce
Years ago, way back in the 90’s, my friend Carolee gave me this recipe for Cranberry Cake with Caramel Sauce. It’s perfect for giving to friends and neighbors, or for having on hand for when unexpected holiday guests stop by! Cranberry Cake with Caramel Sauce is a versatile one bowl, mix and bake recipe. It… Read More
Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole
I love a good breakfast casserole! Most breakfast casseroles involve sitting overnight in the fridge, but this recipe for Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole can be baked right away. You’ll love the simplicity of this gluten free recipe and the way you can easily adapt it to your liking. I’ve always been a breakfast lover. Maybe because… Read More
How to make Granola
This recipe for simple granola will convince you to never buy granola again! I’ll teach you How to make Granola in a few easy steps, easily adaptable to your favorite nuts and spices. I eat yogurt almost every morning. My favorite flavor for the past couple of years has been Chobani’s Dark Cherry Greek yogurt…. Read More
Gluten Free Chocolate Quick Bread
Gluten Free Chocolate Quick Bread will change your mind about gluten free baking! Its deep dark chocolate flavor and super moist texture is a treat any chocoholic will love. Over that past few years I’ve received lots of requests for gluten free recipes. I’ve avoided developing and posting gluten free desserts for a few reasons…. Read More
Southern Buttermilk Pancakes
There’s nothing quite like a steaming hot plate of the best homemade Southern Buttermilk Pancakes to get the day off to a great start! Box vs homemade I’ve been making buttermilk pancakes for years. When we were first married, and for several years after we had kids, I bought packaged mixes. I grew up on… Read More
Peanut Butter Banana Power Muffins
Peanut Butter Banana Power Muffins are a meal in a muffin! The banana, peanut butter, nuts, raisins and coconut are the main ingredients in this muffin and will give you energy to get through a busy morning! A few years ago, my daughter Brookie started running. It was a long, slow process for her. She… Read More
ABK’s Basic Favorite Quiche
ABK’s Basic Favorite Quiche is the base for making quiche filled with ingredients you love. Are you a fan of asparagus instead of broccoli? Is your motto “everything is better with bacon”? This recipe can be adapted to whatever you love most! I read somewhere recently that quiche is cool again and making a comeback…. Read More
Overnight Chile Eggs
Overnight Chile Eggs is a simple breakfast dish that’s not just for holidays any more! This recipe is easy to put together and bake for breakfast, or even dinner on weekdays. Not just for special occasions! Once upon a time, overnight breakfast casseroles were saved for special occasions or weekend brunch. Typically made of white… Read More
Homemade Hot Cross Buns
Homemade Hot Cross Buns originated in England, and are a traditional treat enjoyed at Easter time. I love the hot cross buns sold at a local Salt Lake bakery, Mrs. Backers, and have been on a mission to recreate this classic sweet roll in my kitchen! tradition, tradition The tradition of hot cross buns dates… Read More
Favorite Sour Cream Banana Bread
I’ve been a fan of banana bread since I was a young girl. Give me a glass of milk and a thick slice of banana bread and I’m one happy girl! To achieve a super moist banana bread, I believe it must include one or more key ingredients: buttermilk, yogurt or sour cream. Our Favorite… Read More
Best Butter Biscuits
Biscuits are among the most simple and delicious baked goods you can make at home. Start to finish in less than 30 minutes. Give ABK’s Best Butter Biscuits a try today. You’ll never want to eat a store bought biscuit again! What makes a great biscuit? Best Butter Biscuits start with a few simple ingredients…. Read More
Ham and Melted Swiss Overnight Breakfast Casserole
Is your favorite sandwich Ham and Melted Swiss?? This Ham and Melted Swiss Overnight Breakfast Casserole combines chopped ham, melted Swiss cheese and all of your favorite breakfast casserole ingredients to make one amazing main dish at your next early morning gathering! Our family loves breakfast casseroles on Christmas morning. We have a rotation of… Read More
Peach and Coconut Muffins with Coconut Streusel
Who can resist a Fresh Peach and Coconut Muffin? Peach and Coconut Muffins with Coconut Streusel Make some now while peaches are fresh and plentiful! It’s peach season. Oh, how I love peaches! The smell of fresh peaches ripened by the sun brings a smile to my face. I still remember summers when my mom… Read More
Kristen’s Special Syrup
This post was originally written 8 years ago, when most of my kids were still living at home. I never posted a photo of this syrup because it was always eaten up before I had a chance to get out the camera! One day, after a neighborhood breakfast, my kids came home RAVING about Kristen’s… Read More
Overnight Breakfast Berry Bake with Caramel Syrup
My favorite meal of the day is breakfast. You’ve probably noticed by the amount of breakfast recipes I have on ABK. I love pancakes, waffles, breakfast casseroles and quiches. My perfect breakfast consist of something savory and something sweet like pancakes or waffles, biscuits (and a little gravy), sausage, bacon or ham and fruit. That’s… Read More
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