Hi there! I hope you had the merriest of holidays! :)
This past week has been the epitome of relaxation. Normally our trips to visit Ben’s parents in DC are go-go-go (which, as an eternal sight-seer, I adore) but 3 out of our 5 days there were spent hanging around the house with the family, sipping hot chocolate by the fire, and reading my brains out (I’ll fill you in on my favorite books on Friday!)
You know what? It was NICE. Nice not having an agenda, nice not worrying about which museums we had to hit before leaving, and nice knowing there was nothing to do, but do nothing at all. I can’t tell you the last time I took a trip and felt that way! Ok, well, Jamaica where there were no worries, but even there I spent several days worrying about how we were going to get to Rick’s Cafe…which we never did. Damned unlimited rum punch!
Anyways, that said, no trip to our nation’s capitol would be complete without a little sightseeing, so we humored my insatiable, inner-tourist and had a couple of days filled with fun, only-found-in-DC activities, too. I’ll fill you in later this week!
Before we get back to regularly scheduled programming, I wanted to feature the Top 12 Recipes of 2012, as chosen by me!
In case you missed it, a few days ago I featured the Top 12 Recipes of 2012 based on YOUR clicks, pins, and shares, and while many of those recipes are for sure my faves, there are even more yummy, mouthwatering, thirst-quenching recipes that didn’t make the list. Here they are, in no particular order. I hope you enjoy!
Fresh Apple Cake
Baked Chicken Caesar Nachos
Dad’s Killer Beergaritas
Thai Turkey Burgers with Peanut Sauce
Thai Quinoa Salad with Peanut Dressing
Spaghetti and Meatball Soup
Mini BBQ Cheddar Meatloaves
Homemade Cheeseburger Helper
Caprese Lasagna with Spicy Turkey Sausage
Sesame Chicken Fried Rice
Cheeseburger Quesadillas
Bonus: Bacon-Wrapped Almond-Stuffed Dates
Bacon-Wrapped Almond-Stuffed Dates
Thank you again for making 2012 such a great year!! :D
I just made Thai Fried Quinoa the other night and loved it! The pineapple is wonderful in it. Great work!
I am so excited when I accidentally found your blog, all I can think about is to go over with your different content and blog posts. I was looking and on a hunt task for recipes that I think are smart, healthy, and fun. But then, I stumble upon your blog which looks really amazing. I feel like I found a jackpot! You see, I am a health enthusiast because my line of business is into medical stuff. I have a pill dispenser business. Health is always on my mind and I came across your recipe and this is really remarkable. Thank you so much!
The Homemade Cheeseburger Helper has transformed this household’s dinners. We eat it every other week it seems! And I recommend it to all my friends as a simple, delicious meal minus all the odd ingredients of the boxed version.
I LOVE the Thai Fried Quinoa! It’s in regular menu roation at my house. I’m actually making it tonight!
I can’t believe there are some on here that I haven’t tried yet – hope to get to those by the end of the month.
Also I am surprised that my favorite of 2012 didn’t make either list: Sam’s No.3 Kickin Green Chili! That has become a weekly item in our house.
Happy new year and looking forward to more of your great recipes in 2013!