Most Popular Recipes of 2013

Hey, are you tired of the whole countdown of the best/worst of 2013 thing yet?

Ok, GOOD, because here's another one.

2013 was a big year for me because it was the year I started this blog! I'll have more reflecting on that and my personal recipe favorites later in the month on the blogiversary, but for now, here are the 12 most popular recipes of 2013, as established by your pins, shares, and page views.

Pasta e Fagioli with Kale
This hearty healthy soup is comfort food in a bowl.

Double Chocolate Brownies with Peanut Butter Marshmallow Swirl
Chocolate, peanut butter & marshmallow? Done and done.

Gluten-Free Quinoa Peanut Butter Granola Bars with Chocolate Drizzle 
These bars manage to feel totally decadent while being surprisingly healthy. Too bad I ate so much of the chocolate straight out of the pot…

Pomegranate Kiwi Bellinis

Hi friends. I hope you've had a lovely Christmas.

I'm still in Missouri, where I've been hanging out with the cutest grandpa in the world, eating too many cookies, snuggling with my hubby, and playing in the snow.

So. much. snow.

I love it, although I must admit I'm kind of a wuss when it comes to windchill temperatures in the negative twenties. This southern girl is just not cut out for that kind of cold.

These few days between Christmas and New Year's are sort of strange, aren't they?  There's the anticipation for the new year and the promise it brings. Some to-do lists and resolutions for things we'll do better. or differently.

(Maybe you want to add kiwis soaked in vodka to that list….and pomegranates)

Goat Cheese Thumbprint Cookies with Homemade Pear Jam

Hey, I made you some cookies!

Soft, sweet crumbly cookies with a surprise ingredient.

Well, not so surprising since you probably already read the title. GOAT CHEESE!

Yes, I put goat cheese in your cookies. But I promise they're so good.