As I searched through the archives of 2012 to come up with the best recipes of the year, I realized just what a crazy year it was!  My life was in transition and my cooking was too.  But I did keep cooking, and that’s all that really counts.

To wrap up 2012, I offer you the dishes that I know I’ll make in 2013 and beyond.  If you have any favorites that I didn’t list, feel free to mention them in the comments.

Thanks, as always, for reading!  Best wishes for a happy and healthy 2013.

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Best Recipe to Enjoy with Coffee: Crackly Banana Bread

 

Best Ethnic Meal: Eggplant Tikka Masala (you can serve with rice or  Homemade Naan)

Best Recipe to Stock Your Freezer: Crockpot Tomato Sauce

Best Quick and Healthy Soup: Tortellini Minestrone

 

Second Best Healthy Soup (and takes a little longer): Butternut Squash Chili

 

Best Use of Party Leftovers: Corn and Zucchini Chowder

 

Best New Holiday Recipe: Hot Cross Biscuits

 

Richest Dessert: Peanut Butter Blondies

Best Use of Local Produce: Butternut Squash Butter

And of course, the best project of 2012…..The Great Train Cake

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