Category: Breakfast/Brunch

Birthday Cake Pancakes

On the morning of birthdays in this house, we celebrate right away with Birthday Cake Pancakes. They’re a great way to help the birthday person feel extra special!

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Cinnamon Roll Scones

Want the the taste of cinnamon rolls, but don’t have the time? These Cinnamon Roll Scones will be your new favorite. They are so easy to put together and require no kneading or rise time.

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Butter Streusel Tart

It’s a very special day today… My son turns 5!  It has been amazing watching him grow and learn.  Every day he is taller and smarter than the last.  I am so proud of him!  He loves to help me out in the kitchen, and I hope that he will continue to be…

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Blueberry Buttermilk Cake

When I first made this Blueberry Buttermilk Cake, it disappeared within about 30 minutes (okay, maybe less…) of slicing into it.  Between my two children, my husband, and myself, we devoured it.  And then wished I would have made two.  You could easily serve this cake for breakfast, dessert, or anytime in between. …

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Cranberry Almond Bars

Around this time of year, you start to see fresh cranberries go on sale. I get excited because I love these tart little berries when they’re added to baked goods.  These Cranberry Almond Bars combine fresh, lightly sweetened cranberries with a crumbly almond crust. They are delicious for a snack, as a light…

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German Apple Cake

I first made this cake one year when my family was visiting around my Dad’s birthday.  This was his “birthday cake”!  Ever since, my son has called it “the cake that we had for Grandpa’s birthday” 🙂  Regardless of the occasion, it is an excellent cake to share with family and friends.  Your…

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Glazed Pumpkin Bread

It’s that time of year… Time for Pumpkin Everything!  Bake up a couple of these subtly spiced loaves, drizzle with glaze, and share with your family and friends!  They will be so happy you did.

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Apple Squares with Maple Glaze

I love fall.  One of my favorite things about fall is the abundance of apples!  This is the first of two simple apple cakes that I plan to share with you all this season.  I hope that you’ll love it as much as our family does. Tart apples with a little spice and…

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Sandhill Plum Jelly

Have you heard of a sandhill plum?  These plums are small (about the size of cherries or large marbles), grow wild in some parts of the midwest, and are super sour.  Just about the only thing I know to do with them is make jelly!  It so happens that Sandhill Plum Jelly is…

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Green Chile Breakfast Burritos

Breakfast burritos are one of my husband’s favorite breakfast foods.  So, I’m always looking for ways to put a fresh twist on this portable morning meal.  Fresh cilantro, eggs, & bell peppers at the local Farmer’s Market inspired these Green Chile Breakfast Burritos.

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