Top 12 Recipes of 2012 – What a great year!
I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas, spent with family and friends. I took the week off to do my last-minute running around, making sorrel, baking cakes, doing some light housework, spent a day out of town… the family was quite busy. I even surprised myself when I realized that I had not physically been on the computer for 3 whole days. This type of scenario does not happen often. But it was all for a good cause, seeing as it was the most wonderful time of the year.
Well, it’s the end of 2012 and as I reflect, I know very well that I have much to be thankful for. I’m satisfied with my accomplishments in blogging and I’m ready for what 2013 has to offer. Bring it on! There’s so much more to be done! I feel like making some changes at The Lovely Pantry. I’m still tossing some ideas around in my head so I’m not 100% sure what I’ll be doing. Growth is a wonderful thing.
I don’t do resolutions anymore. If I really want to accomplish something, I will just do it. It’s just a matter of timing and priority. There are a few recipes that I plan to conquer in the new year. I’m creating a list of things I want to learn, both in and outside of the kitchen. As a life long learner, I don’t feel comfortable if I’m not growing in some way or the other. Looking at my posts throughout 2012, I see lots of growth. I see improvement in my photography and in the types of recipes that I’ve challenged myself with.
Lets take a look at what had people’s attention. Here are the top 12 posts for 2012 at The Lovely Pantry!
Top Recipes 2012 – The Lovely Pantry
The top 3 posts:
Cristina Ferrare’s Fall Off The Bone Chicken Thighs
This is my most popular post to date!
Fall Off The Bone Chicken Thighs, Recipe by Cristina Ferrare
Hoisin Salmon with Quinoa & Zucchini
Everyone seemed to enjoy my very easy freestyle salmon. It went nuts on Pinterest!
Hoisin Salmon with Quinoa & Zucchini
I guess it must be true when folks say “simple is best”. This post has always been popular, ever since it was published in February 2012.
Whole Wheat French Toast
The remaining posts are in no particular order.
Polenta, Parmesan, Mozzarella and Tomato
Polenta, Mozzarella, Tomato
Roasted Pumpkin & Coconut Soup
Roasted Pumpkin & Coconut Soup
Bavarian Apple Torte
Cornmeal Pudding with Rum, Raisins and French Vanilla Ice Cream
Black Bean Soup With Hot Roast Pepper Sauce
Black Bean Soup with Hot Roast Pepper Cream
Grilled Polenta Cakes
Jamaican Sorrel
Banana Coconut Coffee Cake with Macadamia Nut Streusel
Banana Coconut Coffee Cake With Macadamia Nut Streusel
Jamaican Christmas Pudding with Hot Wine Sauce
I want to say a very special thanks to the #SundaySupper family. It feels good to be a part of such an incredible group of people who share a common cause – to get families together to enjoy a home cooked meal on a Sunday. It could be on any day of the week, as long as it is possible. Sharing ideas for meals for your family is what I enjoy doing, and I spend a lot of time sharing on Twitter and Pinterest. Congratulations Isabel, for your amazing success! I can’t wait to see what 2013 has in store for #SundaySupper!
I really love my little blog. I’m quite fond of the wonderful people and communities I’ve joined along this journey.
I want to thank each and every one of you who read/comment on my posts.It means so much to me.
To the friends that have made recipe suggestions and offered advice with regards to technique/instructions, I thank you!
For those that have suggested The Lovely Pantry to friends/family who are looking for meal ideas, have an interest in Jamaican cuisine, or who are just wanting to know how to use a certain ingredient… I appreciate you!
Consider joining me on Facebook and Twitter to keep up whats new on TLP, or just stop by to say hello.
Have a blessed and wonderful New Year!
Happy 2013
~Lyn
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A wish you the happiest and best New Year and I can’t wait to see what you share next year. I have loved every one of your posts and so glad you had a guest post for me too!
Hugs,
Renee
Renee recently posted..New Orleans-Style Bread Pudding With Whiskey Sauce for #SundaySupper
I wish you the same, Renee! I too have loved your posts!! It was a pleasure having you post here at The Lovely Pantry. xo See you in 2013!!!
lovelypantry recently posted..Top 12 Recipes of 2012 – What a great year!
Thank you Lyn! It has been such a pleasure getting to know you through your recipes. Thank you so much for your support, encouragement and most of all your friendship. I am so honored to be mentioned in your post. You have no idea how much it means to me to be surrounded by such talented individuals that have made #SundaySupper possible. Happy New Year!
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Thank you, Isabel. #SundaySupper is a great movement to be a part of!! So many meaningful connections made! Love it! Happy New Year!
lovelypantry recently posted..Top 12 Recipes of 2012 – What a great year!
Love it! You’ve had an amazing year 🙂
Kayle (The Cooking Actress) recently posted..Top Recipes of 2012
Thanks, Kayle!!! Best wishes for 2013!
lovelypantry recently posted..Top 12 Recipes of 2012 – What a great year!
What a beautiful and delicious year you’ve had! Wishing you an even better 2013! 🙂
Leslie @ La Cocina de Leslie recently posted..Top 12 Recipes from 2012
Thanks, Leslie! Same to you!
lovelypantry recently posted..Top 12 Recipes of 2012 – What a great year!
Wow, what a fabulous, delicious year you’ve had, Lyn! I’m so glad to have met you and gotten to know you through Sunday Supper. I think we all feel the same way in the group – I really feel like you’re my on-line foodie family. I hope you have a fantastic evening celebrating NYE and I know that 2013 will be another phenomenal year for you. Cheers, Lyn, and happy New Year!
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Thanks, Nancy! You’re so awesome. I too am glad to have met you. Folks might think we are just posting recipes but its sooooo much more than that!!! Happy New Year, Nancy and best wishes for you and yours in 2013!
lovelypantry recently posted..Top 12 Recipes of 2012 – What a great year!
Wow! Each one of those recipes is amazing. You had an incredible year! Congrats and Happy New Year!
Thanks, Jocelyn! You can’t really “see” your body of work until its all clumped together 🙂 Happy New Year to you and yours! Looking forward to getting to know you and your blog!
lovelypantry recently posted..Top 12 Recipes of 2012 – What a great year!
What a delicious year!!! I love that black bean soup. So tasty.
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Happy New Year Lyn. You rocked it out in 2012. I am really digging the salmon, that just need to be made asap.
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