Best of 2013

2013 was a wild year. Personally and professionally, it was a roller coaster. I’m thankful for so many things about this past year, but I won’t be sad to see it leave tomorrow. Nevertheless, here are some of my favorite recipes from this past year:

Best Pie
Honey Pie

Best Use of Bacon
Brussels Sprouts with Bacon Jam

Most Impressive to Serve Guests
Salt Crusted Snapper
Favorite Cocktail
Satsuma Cobbler

Best Seafood
Charbroiled Oysters

Best Series
Tasting North Carolina

Most Nourishing
Bone Broth

Best Stew (and also Recipe I Was Most Excited About Creating That Nobody Else Cared About But My Dad)
Stovetop Brunswick Stew 

Most Popular Main Dish
Blackened Red Drum

Most Popular Dessert (and Best Road Trip for a Recipe)
Grilled Peaches with Ice Cream and Caramel Sauce

Best Use of Biscuit Dough
Sweet Tango Hand Pies

Most Exciting Project (and also The Project That Took Years Off My Life But I Happily Gave Them)
The American Cookbook

Best Imitation of Our Favorite Restaurant Food
Honey Chipotle Wings

Best Pastry (and also Best Recipe That Also Marks a Major Family Event)
Beignets

Dan’s Favorite Cake
Blueberry Lemon Cake

Best Meat Dish
Southern Grilled Brisket

Thanks for coming along with us, here’s to 2014!