Can you believe that it is already 2013? I remember being a sophomore in high school and everyone was panicking about Y2K. Remember that? Gosh, and we all thought it was so weird to write, ’00 on our school papers. Anyway, the point is, time has really been flying by and I cannot believe that 2012 is already over. It was such a great year and I cannot even begin to tell you all how much I love your friendship, comments and support.
Here are your top 12 favorites from 2012!
12. Crockpot Roasted Chicken– This easy to make dish just sits away in the crockpot producing the juiciest chicken ever.
11. Pumpkin Spice Granola Bars– Easy, healthier than the store brands, and oh so very yummy. Your kids will be begging for more!
10. Avocado Dressing-The Wrap that saved the world– This is still one of our all time favorite lunches ever. EVER. You’ll just be in heaven with that dressing. Promise.
9. Reeses’s Crumble– Pretty sure I need this right now. Chocolatey-gooey-peanut butter delicious all in a butter bar. Sold.
8. Pizza Dip- The recipe I got from a super cute friend and that I cannot, at all, keep my hands off of.
7. Honey Roasted Chicken– Need I say more? The perfect, homestyle dinner.
6.Italian Nachos– Just try to stop eating these plate of gooey nachos. The alfredo sauce alone is ridiculously addicting!
5. Roasted Tomato Basil Soup– Oh goodness, not only is this soup really delicious but it has bite sized mozzarella sandwiches for croutons. Boo-yah!
4. Peanut Butter Banana Bread– I have bananas ripening on the counter as week speak just so I can make this again. It’s wonderful!
3. Southern Cheese Crackers– These are cute, easy to make and ever so addicting. Perfect for the superbowl…hint hint.
2. Bacon Wrapped Avocados-Yup, I went there. Juicy bacon wrapped around a creamy avocado and rolled in brown sugar deliciousness.
1. Reese’s Krispies– For the second year in a row, these easy to make treats are so yummy, the kids can help make them and it helps you get rid of all of that Halloween candy. Woohoo!!
Here’s to another great year together. Did I miss one of your favorites? I’d love to hear what it is!
Some of my favorites from the year were,
Steakhouse Smashed Potatoes
Pesto Pasta in 15 min with crumbled speck
Capturing Joy with Kristen Duke
Just pinned! I love these collections!
Sweet Basil
thanks! i totally look forwards to everyone’s faves every year
Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious
What an amazing round-up! I really need to try that honey roasted chicken ASAP!
Mercedes
Both of these Reese’s desserts are being added to my “to-make” list and pinned immediately!
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts
What a wonderful 2012 – that avocado dressing for the wrap, the bacon wrapped avocado, that juicy chicken! I am hungry!
Sweet Basil
Erin, you have to try them all, but I will say that wrap is soooooo good!
angela @ another bite please
y2k…hahaha i haven’t heard that in so long…it totally makes me laugh…friends of our had a party for the end of world on 12/21…we are still here 🙂 love your round up…those italian nachos, the pumpkin spice granola bars…the avocado dressing…well I could go on and on…they all look sooo good.
Happy 2013!
Sweet Basil
haha, that’s awesome! Oh Y2K how I miss you.
Kristy Denney
So many great recipes! I’ve gotta try that honey roasted chicken. And the Reese’s kris pies–YU-UM!!
I’m excited for your event next week!!
Sweet Basil
I’m excited to finally see you!!
kelley {mountain mama cooks}
12 fantastic recipes, friend! I so need to make that honey chicken- it looks amazing! Happy New Year! xoxo
Deborah
Is it possible that I want to run to the kitchen and make every single one of those right now?? What a great year!! (And I’m so glad that I was able to meet you this year – I sure do value your friendship!!)
Sweet Basil
Me too! I miss you though! Move to Lehi!!!
Leslie
Ohhhh.I see sooo many of these that I want to run out and make right now!!!
Emily
I think I’ve pinned pretty much every single one of these recipes. Now I need to make–and eat–them all. Also, I was married with a 2-year-old when the Y2K craziness was going down. Now I feel really old…
Sweet Basil
Psh, You were just living the good life while I was suffering through high school. SUFFERING
Cassie | Bake Your Day
Love these, lady! And I can’t wait to meet you this year!!
Sweet Basil
It’s going to be the highlight of 2013, meeting you!!
Averie @ Averie Cooks
Love that #1 has secured the top spot 2 yrs in a row and your banana bread has the most perfectly domed top! I want some!
Sweet Basil
coming from you I could just squeal at that comment!! YAY!!
Elizabeth @ Confessions of a Baking Queen
Lots of great recipes on this page. I really like the look of the granola bars. I have yet to make any myself but it would be great to know what exactly goes in them instead of a wrapper with a long list of things I cannot prononce! Happy New Year!
Sweet Basil
AMEN! And you’ll just love these granola bars.
Barbara @ Barbara Bakes
A delicious year! That tomato soup is calling my name today.
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel
Reese’s crumble?! Pizza dip?! I want a little bit of everything, Carrian! Everything looks INCREDIBLE and I should not be here before breakfast time 🙂 happy new year, friend!
Cookin’ Canuck
Happy New Year, Carrian! What a fantastic line-up of recipes. That tomato soup looks like something I could happily eat every day for lunch.
Robyn Stone | Add a Pinch
Now I’m starving! These all look sooo delicious! I absolutely remember how weird it felt to write the year 2000 on something. Like we’d finally arrived with the Jetsons. 🙂