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
Breakfast & Brunch: Muffins, Quick Bread, Coffee Cake and Cinnamon Rolls
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Fresh Lemon Buns
My favorite meal on Easter Sunday is a combination of ham (of course), egg dishes, salads, rolls and a few sweets! If you’re still looking for something sweet to make for your Easter day celebration, we’ve got you covered with ABK’s Fresh Lemon Buns. This soft dough is easy to handle and mixes up quickly…. Read More
Blueberry and Lemon Zest Muffins with Fresh Lemon Glaze
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
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
I was having a discussion with my food-loving blogging daughters, Corrine and Brookie last week about good muffins and how difficult it is to find a place that makes good muffins. You know, not muffins from a mix, purchased from a food supplier. We are talking home made muffins. The thought of purchasing one of… 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
Great Harvest Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread
Pumpkin flavor is still in full swing over here. I can’t get enough of the rich flavor of pumpkin combined with fall spices. This pumpkin bread is the definition of a fall treat. Don’t forget the chocolate chips! I love pumpkin and chocolate together. It’s hard to do pumpkin bread without chocolate chips…in my opinion…. 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
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
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 for Orange Pumpkin Bread and post a few new pics. It’s my all time favorite recipe for Pumpkin… Read More
Blueberry-Banana Light Wheat Muffins
I love muffins that have a blend of berries and wheat. It’s a challenge to find a fruit muffin made with wheat flour that doesn’t have the texture of a small brick. I decided to try out this recipe when I noticed it had over 500 reviews and 4 1/2 stars (out of 5). The… Read More
Coffee Cake Muffins with Salted Maple Glaze
Today marks thirty years for Grant and me.Hard to believe. The best thing about being married thirty years? Let me think about it. The worst thing? I think I have to say- gift ideas. For a man. For thirty years! Seriously. Ok, now I’m ready. The best thing is still being “in love”. This is… Read More
Fresh Blackberry and Lemon Yogurt Muffins with Warm Vanilla Yogurt Glaze
Grant and I lived in Portland while Grant went to school at Lewis and Clark back in the (should I say it??) 80’s. Gasp! We are old.Last summer, my mom and I took a little trip back to the Oregon Coast. We loved our three years in Portland. We especially loved that in about two… Read More
Buttermilk Bran Muffins
Do you ever crave bran muffins? I do. I love a good bran muffin, and it’s hard to get one in Btown. Last week, I was on the hunt for one. After trying 4 bakeries or shops that should sell a bran muffin in the morning hours, I gave up and decided to go to… Read More
Honey Cornbread Muffins
I made these as part of a lunch, for some of my favorite 16-18 year old friends in November. Want to see a pic? They’re so cute. Once a month we get to have lunch together either at Kathleen’s, the school or my home. I promised I would post the recipe. You know I’m a… Read More
Cutler’s Cinnamon Rolls
Last week at The Fork we had Curt Cutler from Cutler’s Cookies teach us how to make Cutler’s Cinnamon Rolls. He and his lovely assistant Tatyana mixed, rolled, shaped and baked their way into our hearts. I think I’ve sampled enough cinnamon rolls in my lifetime to say this was one of the best I… Read More
Coconut Pumpkin Bread
Coconut Pumpkin Bread. It’s one of the best fall desserts I have ever eaten! It actually qualifies as a quick bread, so Coconut Pumpkin Bread is perfectly acceptable to be served at breakfast or brunch. You have my permission. The combination of pumpkin and pudding make this bread unbelievably moist and rich. Last Saturday it… Read More
Butterscotch Sticky Buns
“When you wake up in the morning, Pooh,’ said Piglet, ‘what’s the first thing you say to yourself?’ ‘What’s for breakfast?’ said Pooh. ‘What do you say, Piglet?’ ‘I say, I wonder what’s going to happen exciting today?’ said Piglet. Pooh nodded thoughtfully. ‘It’s the same thing,’ he said.” – A. A. Milne, ‘The House… Read More
Amy’s Bakery Zucchini, Carrot and Apple Muffins
Amy’s Bakery Zucchini, Carrot and Apple Muffins are perfect to make when you have extra zucchini and carrots to use up! Grate them up along with a few apples and you’re ready to make these dense but fluffy muffins. Grated Zucchini in Muffins Late summer is peak zucchini season. I always seem to end up… Read More
Mango Blueberry Coffee Cake
I love this time of year. No rushrush to get school work done before games or other activities. Love to water the flowers outside in my bare feet before anyone gets up. Love to watch baseball games with a big iced drink. Love that I can swing into a farmers market, or the regular old… Read More