What an unforgettable food filled year it’s been! We marinated meats and slurped up soups. We concocted a few crazy condiments and baked up some seriously beautiful loaves of bread. Best of all we feasted on mounds of decadent and downright dazzling desserts. When the flour settled and the dishes were all cleared, what we found ourselves left with was a virtual cookbook chocked full of ravishing recipes, the likes of which my family would have never seen if it weren’t for this always appetizing never boring journey through the world of food blogging.
In the spirit of the upcoming New Year, I thought it might be fun to recap a few of the top dishes from the past 12 months. The new year promises to be one filled with many more savory sides, appealing appetizers and mouthwatering mains. Thank you so much for following along with me on this sometimes experimental, always 100% edible adventure. You all are the ship that guides me; I wouldn’t be here without my fellow foodie friends (yep, I’m talking about you).
So without further ado…. a few of the Mommie Cooks favorites from 2011.
Starters
The Hot and Hearty Southwest BLT Crostini
The Always Cheesy Wisconsin Beer Cheese Soup
The Blue Plate Special
Chicken Cordon Bleu with Mushroom Sauce – seriously spectacular sustenance (in my most humble of opinions)
Asian Salmon Burgers with Tangy Lime Ginger Sauce – for those of us looking for a new way to consume our favorite pink fish filets
Chicken and Green Chile Mac and Cheese – Because a round-up just isn’t a round up without a few cheesy noodles in the bunch. You know I’m right.
Decadent and Dazzling Desserts
Chocolately Churros for the sweet tooth in all of us
Cherry Limeade Macaroons – “You put de lime in de coconut and drink em both together…”
Cherry Cheesecake Ice Cream – Because fruit, cream and cheese mixed together yield something truly exquisite.
From our family yours, I want to wish you a very Happy New Year. I can’t wait to see what we all cook up together in the upcoming months. Whatever it may be, you can be assured it will be delicious!
Happy New Year to you and yours, Julie! Anne
Julie, what an adorable picture of you and your sweeties! And your photography is amazing!!! You’ve developed into an outstanding food blogger all around. Congratulations. You should be very proud. Looking forward to all the deliciousness you’ll be sharing here in the coming year! It’s been such a pleasure getting to know you. Happy New Year!!!
Your cherry cheesecake ice cream was a hit at our house this summer! This is a delicious set of eats you have here…. I hope you’ll share them at our “best of 2011” recipe recap.
Happy New Year! Looking forward to all your recipes to come in 2012.
Julie! First of all… LOVE the photo! SO cute! Second… thank you for all the beautiful inspiration. I am so happy we’re friends. Wishing you and your fam a fabulous New Year! xoxo Malia
Love that picture with your boys! What a fantastic assortment of good recipe. I Always like to visit you.
Wishing you all the best for 2012,
Rita
How could I pick just one? The beer cheese soup looks delicious, as do the salmon burgers. And the macaroons are spectacular! Thanks for sharing your favorites with us.
If I choose one I will be unfair to the other dishes! They all look very appetizing! A Very Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year to you and your beautiful family Julie!
enjoying these posts I remember that soup and love the pic of you and your boys so cute big hugs and happy new year
It has been quite a year, the gorgeous photos you show prove it. Your comment on Sippity Sup touched my heart. Thank you. I always wonder if people actually watch the silly videos I make. I especially worry if it’s “too much me” I put out there. But I privately hope people see I am sharing a common “passion”. That’s your word and I thank you for it. Happy 12 2 U! GREG
The Asian Salmon Burger looks divine! (I would have added the gingerbread house to this list)
A great delicious year of Mommie Cooks! I love the recipes you share. Have a healthy, happy 2012!
Happy New Year to you and your beautiful family! Can’t wait to see what you guys whip up in 2012!
Happy New Year to you and the boys! (oh, and the husband–can’t forget him =) Can’t wait to see what this year has in store for you (and your kitchen)!
Quite a year Julie. I think my favorite would have to be the Cherry Limeade Macaroons, they looks so wonderful!!! Hope the New Year brings you and yours happiness and good health.