I feel like I’ve said this every late December for the past few years, but when I reflect back on 2015 it’s hard to distinguish the moments that were total shit from the moments that were total bliss. There were ups and downs, full of memories that will stay with me always. Best of all, however, it was full of food. We started the year with a brand new dining room table that served us so well, allowing us to share food with so many people we loved. That table has become the center of our home, and I can’t wait to see who saddles up to it in 2016. All that said, here’s our Best Of’s for 2015:

Best Cocktail

Meyer Lemon ’15

Best Sliders

Chicken Biscuits Sliders

Best Shrimp & Grits

Shrimp, Collards, & Cheese Grits

Best Seafood Dish

Citrus & Dill Crab Cakes

Best Party Food

Pizza on the Grill

Most Delicious Ancient Recipe

Fig & Lemon Tarts

Best Use of a Spiralizer

Chili Lime Shrimp & Scallops with Corn, Zucchini Noodles, & Avocado Creama 

Best Use of the Deep Fryer

Apple Cider Donuts

Most Delicious Pickles

Pickled Peaches

Best Application of Squash

Pumpkin & Acorn Squash Gratin

Most Beautiful Dessert

Apple Rose Tarts

Best Dessert Biscuits

Sorghum & Goat Cheese Hand Pies