My 12 Favorite Meals Of 2012
I wasn’t sure I was going to be able to pull off a “best of 2012” type post this year, but as I started looking back at all the food cooked up over the last 12 months, I couldn’t help but pick more than a few favorites to share with you. I decided to go month-by-month and choose my favorite from each month. Some months were harder to choose from than others. Some months I wonder if I cooked at all. 😉
January – Salmon and Veggie Stir Fry
February – Greek Salad and Hummus Pita Pizza
March – Creamy Egg Salad with Capers
April – Grilled Summer Squash Pizza
May – Stuffed Cabbage Casserole
June – Summer Squash Fritters
July – Pasta Salad Caprese with Roasted Garlic and Balsamic Dressing
August – Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Roasted Peppers and Eggplant
September – Zucchini, Red Onion and Black Bean Quesadillas
October – Roasted Red Potatoes with Smoked Paprika
November – Maple Roasted Fall Vegetables with Chicken Apple Sausage
December – Sesame Noodles with Edamame and Kale
There were lots of frittatas, super salads, and pita pizzas eaten this year, as well as a few soups and sandwiches too. You all seemed to really like these Broiled Salmon Gyros and Hot Black Bean Fiesta Dip and these simple Red Wine Berry Spritzers – I did too.
It’s been a good year. We ate well. I took a few trips, some together as a family, some alone with my husband and a couple to play with my blogger friends. I also read a lot. One of the major perks of having a blog is having this online diary of photos, words, and recipes to look back and reflect on. I love it and am thankful for it all.
I feel incredibly blessed – and after a restful holiday season spent with my family, I’m really looking forward to kicking off 2013. I love the feeling of starting fresh, with new (and not so new) goals to work towards. I’m all about self growth and am constantly looking to better myself, which is probably why I always look forward to the start of a new season, or at this time, a new year.
I want to wish you and your loved ones a very Happy and Healthy New Year! Thank you so much for reading, and being a part of my Aggie’s Kitchen world! xoxo
The Goodmans – Christmas Day, 2012
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CUTE family picture!! Such a great year of eats for you. The Greek Salad and Hummus Pita Pizza is my favorite. Nom nom nom. Have a great new years!
thank you Erica – hope you and the fam have a great new year! xo
oh, and that Greek Salad and Hummus Pizza – so I glad I went back and saw it because I will be eating those the next week for sure 🙂
Aggie, I’m SO glad you did a year end post. LOVE this. Beautiful photos as always!! Umm, and I’m totally using this post to plan my next few weeks menu plans. 🙂 You just made me very hungry. YUM!!! Happy New Year Friend!!
thank you friend! 🙂 xo
what a delicious year you’ve had! I found you in in best of ’12 feed on our fb page – and I am looking forward to seeing more in ’13! cheers and happy new year!
oh Kristina, thank you for stopping by! Cheers back to you! Happy 2013!
We had a lot of fritattas, soups, and salads too. Maybe it was a 2012 thing 🙂 Great pictures!
Ha – maybe that’s what it was. I was laughing because I feel like that’s all I’ve been eating for a year! 🙂 Have a happy new year!!
You’re healthy…..sigh. i strive to be more like you next year 🙂
Everything looks so delicious and good for you!!! YUM
Hope you are having a fabulous Holiday Season Aggie!
Love ya Leslie – SO happy we finally got to meet in person this year! I hope it happens again in 2013! xoxo
I want to eat everything you posted!!! I missed the cabbage casserole – can’t wait to go check that one out. And you’re right – I loved the salmon gyro post. I think that’s officially when I fell in love with you. 🙂 Happy New Year my friend!! xoxoxo
ah, you make me smile big! love you friend and glad we got to know each other better this year. Happiest of new year’s to you! xo
Loving all the round-ups…reminds me of how many recipes I loved, or ones I missed that I must make. Happy New Year to you and your family, Aggie! <3
So many of the recipes that were memorable for me too!! Aggie, I love this picture of you and your family!! You need to get it printed and framed!! I’m looking forward to 2013 for both of us! Can’t wait to spend some together next month!!!
That is a great collection of posts Aggie! Happy New Year to you and I look forward to following along in 2013 🙂
Aggie….
LOVE the picture! A lot of amazing flavors and tastes going on in these recipes. I love greek anything. Mmm…..
and yes to roasted veggies, and yes to paprika, and yes to hummus, yes to egg salad, and yes to fritters. Thanks for sharing recipes to inspire healthy eating into this new year.
Happy New Year Friend…..hope to see you again this year! 😉
I hope that 2013 is rich in experiences, filled with love, happiness and good food just like this Aggie. Have a safe and happy New Year. Smile often and those around you will too.
Happy New Year, Aggie!! What a fabulous family photo! 🙂 Now would someone please pass me a fritter?
2013 = MEET YOU. xoxox.
Happy New Year, Aggie! I’m so glad to call you a friend. 🙂
Such a gorgeous round up of your recipes. I think I bookmarked every one of them. Those smoked paprika potatoes are on my list for January. They look wicked good. Great photo of you and your family. Happy New Year Aggie!
I love how you did it by the month. Perfect! Can’t wait for 2013 – we must meet face to face! Happy New Year, Aggie, xoxo!
your family is so cute!! So glad I got to “know” you this year – you certainly had a delicious year on your blog 🙂
The Greek Salad is calling my name! I just love your list. YUM!
Beautiful spread! And, beautiful family! 🙂 Happy new year!
I absolutely love all your recipes-What a great blog! Happy New Year!
Oh, I have to try that salmon and veggie stir fry! Pinning!
Happy New Year Aggie! So glad to get to know you a little better this year. Your food inspires me to eat healthier!
Happy New Year to you! I’m so glad I discovered your blog this year. And that sesame noodle recipe! 😀
Happy New Year! This selection of dishes looks very appetizing… Best Wishes to you and your lovely family!
Your Greek Salad and Hummus pita have become a staple meal for my husband and I. If you are reading this and have not yet tried it, make it today!
Love your monthly round-up! Happy New Year!