Top 13 Recipes of 2013

Whoa. 2013 is almost over and it was GOOD. This blog has grown a ton and I've improved as a blogger, writer, photographer, etc etc. I somehow made (and/or became even closer with) MORE amazing blog friends. And ya know...in real life...I finally got my ring ;)

So, as I have every NYE since this blog's inception, we're gonna do a round up of the best recipes from this year. And it's the hardest one yet because this has been THE BEST year yet--SO MUCH YUMMY FOOOOOOOD! gah! But let's see what we have (Note: if you wish to pin any of these recipes, you may want to first click the link to the individual post, which has the recipe):

Top 4 Most Popular Recipes from 2013

Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole

This recipe blew up this year! I'm not super surprised, it's a classic, comforting recipe that's so simple to throw together and is sure to be the perfect meal for your family.

Nutella Stuffed, Brown Butter, Salted Chocolate Chip Cookies

I mean....I made this recipe twice in a row. So....that like never happens. Who can blame you all for loving it too??

Nutella Crack Pie

THIS PIE IS LIKE CRACK. Addictive. SEE!?

Quick Cinnamon Rolls

SUCH a simple and perfect solution to morning laziness!

My Top 9 Favorite Recipes of 2013

Salted Caramel Sauce

I made caramel sauce. It's a big deal. PLUS there's no corn syrup. And it's crazy delicious. Seriously changed my life, prior to this I didn't think I really liked caramel! *scoff*

Spinach & Brie Puff Pastries

I make these SUPER regularly and eat pretty much the entire batch in one sitting. Crazy good.

Ciabatta Bread

THE BEST bread for grilled cheeses! And just so soft and mmmm, a new fave! (especially when there's cheese in it...oh yeah.)

3 Cheese White Pizza with Truffle Oil

This recipe was actually full on developed by me, using my knowledge from a Neapolitan pizza class. Such a delicious, authentic, thin crust pizza with the perfect combo of ricotta, parmesan, and mozzarella and then....ohhh....truffle oil....oh yes....

Sicilian "Enchiladas"

This is my cheaters version of an old family recipe and it is pretty darn close. And just so delicious. And comforting. Mmmm....

Brown Butter Chocolate Stuffed Toffee Chip Cookies

I love toffee. I love browned butter. I love cookies. I love chocolate. (PLUS I adapted this recipe using salted caramel too)-one of the best cookies to come out of my kitchen. Perfect texture. Perfect flavor!

Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Cookies

Potentially my favorite chocolate chip cookie-SO classic and huge and gooey on the inside while crisp on the outside....I'm in love.

Cream Puffs (from scratch)

I am still proud of myself-I made cream puffs! The best cream puffs I've ever had, the combo of pastry cream AND whipped cream filling is just perfection.

Salted Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles

Michael still raves about these. They're like the most fancified, sophisticated little bites of cookie dough bliss. Butter browned with vanilla beans, chocolate covered cocoa nibs instead of chips, a dark chocolate coating, and a perfect pinch of salt on top? I DIE.

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Ok now, I'm ready to face 2014! I know this is going to be a very busy, very transitional year for me: with wedding planning and some other big new changes that I'll share with you all as soon as I can...here we go!