Gather Round Our Table

This blog contains the best tried-and-true recipes our family has to share. They are the most-loved, handed-down and passed-around recipes from my files. Enjoy!

Monday, September 20, 2010

Herb & Garlic "Bubble" Bread

My kids call this bubble bread and we've been making it for years. I've never uploaded the recipe because it seemed, well,....too ea...

Sunday, August 22, 2010

KC's B-Day Dessert Bar

Wanted to post some pics of the dessert bar I did for KC's sweet 16. Most of the recipes are posted right here on my blog.

Raspberry Limeade Cake

Had a few limes and lemons I needed to use and ran across this recipe. The cake itself is dense and moist and exactly how I like it. It is f...

Strawberry Tart

Caution: You could seriously impress someone with this recipe. This tart is a WOW-er. Beautiful AND delicious, but to make it you will need ...

Enchilada Casserole

This enchilada casserole is very inexpensive to make and goes a long way. It was good served with sour cream, salsa and a big green salad. 1...

Easy Calzones

Here's a quick and easy weeknight meal. Just have to remember to thaw the dough ahead of time. My kids had fun adding their favorite top...

Sausage Breakfast Casserole

Kaycie had a friend sleep over last night, so I decided to pretend to be one of those doting moms and got up early this morning and made a b...

Monday, June 7, 2010

Russian Creme with Fresh Fruit

There's a fun little restaurant here in town called "The Trolley". They use to serve this amazing dessert called Russian Creme...

One Batch Mini Cupcakes

I've made cupcakes twice in the last couple of weeks. Once for a baptism and once for a work party. This is a delicious recipe that is s...

Navajo Tacos

We spent memorial day at the cabin and decided to make Navajo tacos. Don't know if these are a "Utah" thing, but what you'...

Creamy Chicken Penne

Before you make this recipe, go out and buy some Romano Cheese (the kind you grate yourself). I know you're more comfortable with Parmes...

Homemade Cheesy Mac

This recipe makes the BEST homemade macaroni and cheese you've ever tasted...but I have to warn you that I used a sauce mix and I'm ...

Cinnamon Apple Bread Wedges

This bread was made with the Shirleyj muffin mix. It is the BEST mix ever. Simply add in a few ingredients to the basic dough and you are se...

Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies

My friend Janet gave me a Mapleton Ward Cookbook for Christmas and I've just loved it. There are so many fabulous recipes. My picture he...

Peanut Butter Puff Rice Squares

They use to serve these tasty little treats for school lunch. They are easy to make, but sometimes finding the plain puffed rice cereal can ...

Banana Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

This recipe makes a big pan of bars - great for a big family party or gathering. These are so soft and moist and the home made frosting is d...

Mini Tarts

This is an old 9th ward recipe that I've had for ages. You can make small little tarts or one big one. The original recipe called for bl...

Sweet BBQ Chicken Skewers w/Rice Pilaf

We fired up the grill for the first time last week. These kebobs were tangy and sweet. Pop the rice pilaf in the oven while you make the res...

Bacon, Egg & Cheese Croissants

This is an easy family favorite. On busy nights, I make them for dinner. croissants from Sam's Club (or sometimes I cook up a roll of Gr...

Popeye Pancakes

I've been making this dish since I was a teenager. It tastes like a crepe, but denser and more filling. I serve it with powdered sugar...

Bruschetta

I've already planted my tomatoes and fresh basil this spring and can't wait for the summer harvest. I sometimes serve this bruschett...

Chicken Pepper Pasta

You can make this dish with any kind of pasta you have on hand, rotini, angel hair, farafelle, or penne. The red and yellow bell peppers mak...

Crispy Chicken

Who needs to buy chicken strips at the grocery store deli when it's this easy to make your own. These go well with baked or mashed pota...

Hawaiian Haystacks

I've been waiting to upload this recipe for quite some time, but didn't have a picture. This is my friend Kristie's recipe and t...

Grilled Chicken Salad (EASY!)

Costco now carries this delicious bagged salad that comes with everything except the chicken (cranberries, feta cheese, candied almonds, and...

Monday, May 17, 2010

Candy Bar

Tell me this isn't the cutest thing you've ever seen! It's a "Candy Bar" and I can't wait to make one. This is per...

Saturday, March 13, 2010

Waffle Bar

The new "thing" at Korry's catered company parties last year were "Waffle Bars". You make your own waffle in one of ...

Homemade Pizza

I've tried several crust recipes, and this one is a keeper. You can make 4-5 individual pizzas with this recipe, or one large pizza. * ...

Homemade Croutons

Waste not, want not. As of late, I've been making my own croutons out of french bread or baguettes that are a day or two past their prim...

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Almond Cheesecake Bars

I lined a 13x9 pan with aluminum foil before baking these bars (didn't have any parchment paper). After baking and cooling, they lifted...

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