Oh, hi!
I’m still alive. I avoided my computer like the plague while I was off of work, except for some funny YouTube video viewing, so you’ll please excuse my prolonged absence.
In lieu of giving you my New Year’s resolutions (because I, um, haven’t gotten that far yet), and thanks to my friend Chrissy for the special request, I figured I’d share with you some favorite dishes that came out of my kitchen during 2011.
(Maybe my resolution for 2012 should be to stop using run-on sentences. Jeez.)
Without further ado, and in no particular order, I give you BTR’s “Top Ten from Twenty Eleven”:
1. Cheesy Butternut Squash Pasta
And under 300 calories a pop. Quite a feat, if I do say so myself.
Not your British grandma’s dinner.
also see: Southwestern Loaded Potatoes
I like putting things in potatoes, apparently.
4. Butternut Squash Quinoa Risotto with Bacon and Kale
Long name, but worth it.
5. Pancetta Brussels Sprout Mac
A classic. I could probably eat this every day.
Not a substitute for mashed potatoes, but just as good.
7. Sausage and Caramelized Onion Tacos
Simple, yet so good.
Yeah, it’s good during any season, I was just being kitschy.
I made these vegetarian, but you could add chicken or beef in place of the black beans. Just don’t be a hater and leave the cheese out, k?
10. Sweet and Sour Braised Cabbage
I figured I should round this list out with something braised. But it’s good, I promise.
And with that, I bid 2011 adieu. It was a bit of a rollercoaster of a year for me, but it’s good to see that my kitchen didn’t really suffer for it.
Here’s to lots more recipes in 2012!
Happy New Year, Lady! I’m a frequent visitor but a not so frequent commenter… sorry about that, hehe. Looks like you had a great year full of delicious things, and I hope next year is more of the same and better!
Haha, thanks! Happy New Year to you, too!
Um loves it and the shout out! 🙂 Perfect way to start out 2012!
I think you should prepare all of these meals for me and then I can rank them from “best” to “not as best but still wonderful.” What… that’s a real system…
Happy New Year friend ❤
Totally real system, I heard it on Oprah once. Happy New Year!
Happy New Year! This just makes me even more excited for an upcoming family dinner…
Agreed. Happy New Year!
I NEED to make that butternut squash pasta. And the cauliflower. And the enchiladas. Unless of course you want to come here and cook it all for me – I would be ok with that. 🙂
I definitely want to eat every single one of those!
Happy New Year!
Seriously, when are you making me dinner? I’ll bring wine. Lots and lots of wine! 🙂
2011 may have been a rollercoast year for you (me too, sister) but you had an awesome year in the kitchen! Can’t wait to see what you cook up (and hopefully share) in 2012!
gah, i love you and your love for cheese. i would like one of everything here please!
p.s. seriously, online dating + Milwaukee…it’s happening this year.
You are making me so hungry. Also, you’re making me want to eat mac & cheese all day. I’m browsing these posts until lunchtime!
Aaaand I’ll be bookmarking all of the butternut squash recipes, as well as the green chili enchiladas! I’m a bit excited 🙂
I avoided the computer like the plague during my time off too! I loooooved it. Happy New Year! And thanks for the recipies 🙂