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
breakfast and brunch
Happy Mother’s Day Brunch Menu 2012
Chicken, Apple and Smoked Gouda Salad (Super Simple) Pasta Caesar Salad This year I switched things up a bit and went with a Mother’s Day brunch menu, instead of dinner; and created Happy Mother’s Day Brunch Menu 2012. Earlier in the week I posted Fresh Blackberry and Lemon Yogurt Muffins, and an Asparagus, Tomato and… Read More
Asparagus, Tomato and Goat Cheese Quiche
Mom would LOVE it if you made Asparagus, Tomato and Goat Cheese Quiche for her on Sunday. Print Asparagus, Tomato and Goat Cheese Quiche A Bountiful Kitchen Ingredients 1 1/2 cups asparagus washed, tough ends removed, steamed just until bright green 1 cup chopped tomatoes seeded 1 bunch green onions green stems only, chopped 3-4… 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
Karen’s Peanut Butter and Cashew Granola
Karen’s Peanut Butter and Cashew Granola is legendary in our neighborhood. We LOVE it at our house. Sprinkled over granola with some fresh fruit. Love it on any type of Greek yogurt. I know this granola is not particularly healthy, but hey, it’s better than a brownie for breakfast. It takes just a few minutes… Read More
Crunchy Coconut French Toast
Last year Grant and I took a few days and visited one of our favorite spots in the U.S. – Marco Island, Florida. Marco is a beautiful island south of Naples on the Gulf side of Florida. If you visit after Easter, you practically have the beach to yourself on the weekdays. Unbelievably beautiful. Wanna… 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
Erin’s Cali Granola
Last year one of my favorite people in the whole wide world sent me an email and told me I had to make this super delicious homemade granola. I’ve been on a granola and yogurt kick for the past year, and love to top yogurt with granola, so I decided to give this one a… Read More
Cowboy Christmas Breakfast
As a little girl, I looked forward to helping my mother decorate for Christmas each year. My favorite decoration was the nativity. I loved putting all of the figures in place, and finally placing the angel (with the “Gloria” banner across her chest)on top of the manger. The nativity was always set up on the… Read More
Jo and Nick’s Gingerbread Pancakes with Cinnamon Syrup
This recipe for Jo and Nick’s Gingerbread Pancakes with Cinnamon Syrup comes from our dear friends and neighbors Jolene and Nick Cash. I could list pages of times they have had an impact on our family. They’re ordinary people, just like you and me. They’ve taught almost all of my children in church. Jo was… Read More
Buttermilk Scones
One of my long time favorite cookbooks has been the Heritage Salt Lake Jr. League Cookbook. First printed in 1975, it has become a cookbook classic. This recipe is from the Heritage cookbook. Our Halloween tradition has been chicken noodle soup and scones for years. These are my very favorite. They come from the old… 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
3 Ingredient Pumpkin Butter
I will never get sick of pumpkin spice. Maybe it’s a good thing we only do pumpkin spice flavoring for a couple months out of the year. It keeps it special and something to look forward to. I love making all of my favorite pumpkin recipes over the months of September/October/November. There are so many… Read More
Blueberry-Oatmeal Buttermilk Pancakes
My October Secret Recipe Club assignment is: CRUMB, a blog written and photographed by Isabelle, a “thirty something from Canada”. Isabelle loves food. She loves cooking, eating, writing about and taking photos of food. She also loves collecting vintage cookbooks, talks about food almost non stop (her words) and even dreams about food. I think it’s… 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
Fresh Raspberry Chocolate Chip Pancakes
For breakfast on Jake’s 15th birthday, I surprised him with one of his favorite treats in the world, chocolate chip pancakes. He LOVES chocolate in his pancakes. I’m not a fan. But I do love fresh fruit in my cakes, so I threw in some raspberries I had in the fridge and sprinkled with chocolate…. 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
Fresh Strawberry Banana Muffins
I’ve always wanted to be a member of a secret club. Last month I signed up to join a Secret Recipe Club. Here’s how it works: -Every month, I’m assigned a random blog. -I keep it a secret (hence the name) until the designated post time and date, given to me by the organizer of… Read More
Skillet Biscuits
You all know how I love a good biscuit. Seriously, l could live on biscuits alone. Well, not totally alone. Butter and jam. And biscuits. Maybe in that order. I’ve never owned a cast iron skillet- until now. My mom had one when I was a kid. My dad thought he was a cook. And… Read More
Eggs Benedict 101
Spring. It’s coming. Easter brunch. Just around the corner. Grant’s favorite dish for breakfast/brunch? Eggs Benedict. A few weeks ago, I decided to give it a try. How complicated could this be? Eggs, ham, a few English muffins and some sauce. Oh, helloooo, sauce. Hollandaise. Turns out, this is the crux of the dish. I… Read More
Mexican Breakfast Tortillas
Last Wednesday, we dropped our son, Stephen off at the Missionary Training Center, in Provo, Utah. Stephen will be serving a two year mission for our church-The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, aka the Mormon church. It was a day filled with mixed emotions. For almost 5 months, since he opened his… Read More
Basic Fruit Muffins with Streusel Topping
Questions I get almost weekly from young’ins (as Jake, age 14, likes to call them)are: “Can you give me some recipes I can make when I move out? Easy recipes for college students, missionaries or newly married peeps? Low cost, quick and easy recipes? I’m posting a new category, starting today called “New… Read More
Cinnamon Swirl Bread with Sweet Cinnamon Butter
Two and a half years ago, I started blogging about my fifth child, Cooking. I started because I was a little sad that my kids were growing up. A little sad that, although I love my boys, I was now the only girl left at home. It seemed like I was facing a never ending… Read More
Cheddar, Bacon and Chive Scones
A few days ago, one of my favorite peeps in the world, Lauren B. asked me to post about Christmas breakfast. Usually for Christmas breakfast we have this or something similar. I like to make breakfast casseroles, because the work is done the day before, which leaves Christmas morning free to enjoy the fam. My… Read More
Banana Crunch Muffins
Banana Crunch Muffins Winner of the $55 CSN online stores gift certificate and the Williams Sonoma cookbook: The Art of Preserving, is Cheryl who said- “That salad looks oh so delicioso! Best thing I ate this summer – Tomatoes out of the garden. Does not get better than that.” Email me at ABountifulkitchen@gmail.com and… Read More
Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting
Cinnamon Rolls. Love them. Can’t begin to count the number of recipes I have tried. Still on the quest to find the perfect one. A while back I tried Pioneer Woman’s. Did I love them because of the maple frosting (really really really yummy) or bc they were the best ever cinnamon rolls, or bc… Read More
Sticky Apple Butter Biscuits
Know how you read a recipe and think I HAVE TO MAKE THIS. Soon. I waited for several months until I finally got around to trying Sticky Apple Butter Biscuits. I’ve never been a huge apple butter fan. But last summer my cute friend Melanie made some home made apple butter with her bumper crop… Read More
Blueberry Muffins with Coarse Sugar Topping
Blueberry Muffins are one of my all time favorite breakfast/brunch treats. I made these Blueberry Muffins with Coarse Sugar Topping last week and loved them. They aren’t low fat, but they are exceptionally delish. Love the slight crunch the caramelized sugar gives the top of the muffins. Make sure to let the muffins cool completely… Read More
Magelby’s Famous Syrup
A few weeks ago, I went to Provo with Corrine. We went down to see Kelli Ann, my niece compete with BHS at the State Drill team competition. Which, btw, they won. All three categories, military, dance and kick, which also gave them first in the overall award as well. Here are a couple of… Read More