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Birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, and blog-iversaries, these little milestones always prompt me to reflect on the past year. Today my son Patrick turned 27. Twenty-seven, where did the time go? I can’t be that old! Patrick and his wife Callie came over for dinner last night to celebrate and pick up his birthday present. I made a special fancy cheesecake and planned to post it today. But I changed my mind because the recipe is not quite perfect, yet.
That started me thinking about all the recipes I’ve made this past year. Once a year, usually around the time of my blog-anniversary, I post the best things I’ve eaten in the last 12 months. Here are a few of my favorite recipes I can’t wait to make, and eat, again!
Chocolate Wafer Cookie Stack Cake (pictured above). On my gosh. Made ahead and refrigerated overnight, this recipe is seriously delicious. The crisp chocolate cookies soften and create mini-cake layers.
This soup is so easy to make, it’s chocked full of ‘healthy’, and the ingredients are inexpensive. Do yourself a favor and make it this fall. It’s filling and satisfying. A great bowl of soup!
What can I say. I love the moist chunks of chicken, crisp broccoli and cashews. A perfect dish.
I was thrilled with this bowl of homemade memories. The broth is thick with incredible flavor, the chicken is tender and juicy and the dumplings are melt-in-your mouth perfect. Yum!
Be sure to put these cookies on your holiday baking list. This is a very nice buttery shortbread cookie with lots of raspberry flavor and a touch of sweet icing.
If I told you how many of these smoothies I consumed for breakfast this past year, you’d think I need to expand my menu! Gosh I love fruit.
These are perfect for school lunches, or my lunch for that matter. They’re chewy, sweet, and packed with oats – so they’re healthy too. Sort-of.
Oh yes I did. These were a special guest post for my friend Chris @ The Cafe Sucre Farine while she was busy enjoying her new grandchild. These may be the best things I’ve ever eaten. Lemon has to be right up there with chocolate as one of the best dessert flavors ever. I actually made these into a cake for an office birthday. People offered to pay me if I would make them one. It’s pretty great!
I could eat this every, single day. I’ll make this again in the spring and can’t wait!
These made their way to my husbands office and they could not believe I made them. What can I say? Limoncello buttercream is special. Macarons are special. I want to make more!
So incredibly simple, and so good. I will never boil chicken again.
I laugh when I look at this sandwich. My husband and I ate this twice in one week. The flavors are perfect, the vegetables crisp and fresh. You’ll need this on your list of things to make too!
I made these for a summer party at our son’s house. I think I was able to grab one – and enjoyed every single bite. Chocolate and peanut butter are some of my favorite dessert ingredients. This is a classic!
The other day I found half a loaf of this chocolate zucchini bread in our freezer. I put it in the fridge and took a slice (or two) in my lunchbox each day. I crossed my fingers and hoped my husband didn’t see it so I could have it all to myself. This is a moist and flavorful bread and you’d never know it was loaded with vegetables! Sorry honey!
I was so pleasantly surprised with the flavors in this salad. What a wonderful combination – crisp grilled potatoes and crisp cool cucumbers. I will make this again too!
It may not look like much but there is so much flavor in this salad. I could make a meal out of this bowl of fresh vegetables.
You’ll think I crazy but these are the best cookies in the whole world! I think I’ll make them for a holiday office party this year. They won’t last long and I hope they actually make it out of my house!
There you have it, the best things we ate during year-three of this adventure. I hope you found something to add to your must-make list. I found at least 10 more on my must make again list!
Have a lovely week and thanks so much for stopping by!
Tricia
Sue/the view from great island says
These are my favorite kinds of posts, and I'm drooling over all your choices! I think it's those peanut butter cookies that are first in line for me, though.<br />Congrats to your son — (where did the time go is right!)
CQUEK says
You've got me wanting to try everything! Thanks for sharing.
Mallory @ Because I Like Chocolate says
Loving the veggie nicoise. And the chocolate stack cookies! So many great recipes 🙂
Tricia Buice says
That veggie nicoise salad is awesome. I will make it each time I want to impress a guest. Served along side a nicely grilled pork loin or chicken breast – a complete, beautiful, flavorful meal fit for special guests. Have a great week Mallory.
Angie Schneider says
I love every single recipe! That cookie stack cake looks so gorgeous!
Tricia Buice says
Thanks Angie – your photos are inspiring to me and I wish I could make all your recipes! I wish I could find all the ingredients we don't have here in the US. Have a great week!
Kitchen Belleicious says
i love the waffer cookie stack! it so pretty and looks so delicious
Tricia Buice says
And it's so easy! Thanks for stopping by 🙂
Wendy says
Wow, Tricia! I feel like I just flipped through the pages of a glossy and oh-so-appealing culinary magazine! You really are so talented at highlighting the colors and textures of food. Several of these recipes are already on my "must make soon list" and another several have already been made. I am looking forward to soup season (not the cold weather part but the desire to make and eat
Tricia Buice says
Your check is in the mail Wendy – and you are now in charge of all my public relations! Thanks so much for the kind words – you rock! Patrick enjoyed his cheesecake – I just think it could have been better. My family is used to being guinea pigs!
Abbe@This is How I Cook says
Oh, Tricia. They all look so good. It is OK for our children to get older and our blogs to get older, but I don't want to get older. But my father in law tells me that it beats the alternative. He may not be right about everything, but he is about that! Now what should we make to celebrate your son't birthday? I think that chocolate zucchini bread looks pretty damn good!
Tricia Buice says
Amen Abbe – amen! P.S. The zucchini bread is awesome. I crave it 🙂
Chris Scheuer says
Oh Tricia, what a wonderful post! My mouth started watering at the beginning but as I finished up it's just about a full fledged DROOL! Your food looks like eye-candy, there are so many here I want to try!
Tricia Buice says
That is so sweet Chris! Thanks – I love your posts – they are all amazing.
Tanna at The Brick Street Bungalow says
My mouth is watering! Every single item looks delicious! <br /><br />They do grow up so fast! Amanda had her 37th last month! It has hit me I will have a 40 y/o before long! YIKES! blessings ~ tanna
Tricia Buice says
How does time speed up? Let me know if you figure this one out. Have a great week Tanna!
Monica says
So much deliciousness, I can hardly stand it! Those PB cookies *will* get made in my house and I'm eyeing those wafer stacks…I've wanted to try an icebox cake and had something in mind (also with cocoa whipped cream) but yours looks easy to assemble and so, so good! Everything looks scrumptious.
Tricia Buice says
You won't be sorry Monica – these are great desserts. I love having a make-ahead recipe!
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says
Okay, I bow down before your talent in both cooking and photography. When I reincarnate I want to be just like you. (I'm too old to grow up!)
Tricia Buice says
You are to kind Maureen! Your cooking is amazing and I love ALL your photos 🙂 Thanks!
Anna and Liz Recipes says
Oh my! What a fabulous list of delicious things you made and we love them all! My favorite is the Greek Salad Sandwich, I made this and its to die for! Have a great week Tricia!!
Tricia Buice says
The Greek Salad Sandwich is awesome! Glad you liked it.
Chatty Crone says
Your food looks wonderful! I don't know which is my favorite. Those first cookies were beautiful! Love, sandie
Mary Callan says
What a wonderful line up of incredible dishes – really stunning – every one looks completely delicious -<br />Mary x