2015 – I am so not ready for you. 2014 was pretty darn good to me and so much has happened and changed in just one year, it’s INSANE. 2014 was an amazing growth year for me. Here are some of the highlights for me: *My invisible internet friends have grown greatly. *Winning the Better Homes and Garden Best Everyday Eats Blogger Award. *Readers making and sharing recipes on Instgram (I LOVE THIS). Use #halfbakedharvest *Building a new workspace for myself. It’s not nearly finished, but it’s getting there! *I may or may not be working on a few special behind the scenes things that I cannot wait to tell you about!! *This means that I expect 2015 to be an even bigger and better year. I have goals and drive and I am excited. Gotta love some good New Year’s motivation! Lastly, I just have to give a huge THANK YOU to each and every one of you who regularly read the blog, make comments, send emails and most importantly… make my recipes. I cannot tell you how much you all mean to me. Sometimes I think about all of you out there who read everyday and it seriously amazes me. I really can’t believe it, in fact I try hard not to think about it. If I do, I freak myself out that people are actually reading what I write. Embarrassing!! Anyway, I just wanted to say thank you. I’m hoping to make 2015 an even more delicious and picture filled year with plenty of new surprises and lots of fun! Favorite Breakfast Recipe
Best Ever Hot Chocolate French Toast Runner Up: *Homemade Croissants (with Step-By-Step Photos) *Mini Whole Wheat 30 Minute Cinnamon Rolls (Healthy!!) Favorite Drink Recipe
Thick + Creamy Chocolate Pistachio Chia Shake Runner Up: Extra Tropical Fruit Breakfast Smoothie Gingerbread Surprise Beignets with Spiced Mocha Hot Chocolate Favorite Appetizer Recipe
Black Pepper Rubbed Chicken Fingers with Greek Yogurt Ranch Runner Up: 3-Ingredient Blue Cheese Appetizer Chinese Chicken and Brussels Sprout Egg Rolls with Sweet Chile Pomegranate Sauce Favorite Snack Recipe
Blueberry Vanilla Greek Yogurt Granola Bars Runner Up: Crunchy Oatmeal Peanut Butter Oats ‘n’ Honey Bars Mom’s Secret Christmas Eve Chex Mix Favorite Bread Recipe
Homemade Naan (with step-by-step photos) Runner Up: 5-Ingredient Beer Bread Overnight Pull-Apart Brioche Cinnamon Roll Bread Favorite Soup Recipe
Crockpot Crispy Caramelized Pork Ramen Noodle Soup w/Curry Roasted Acorn Squash Runner Up: Thai Peanut Chicken and Ramen Noodle Soup Mrs. Mooney’s Secret Gumbo Favorite Healthy Recipe
30 Minute Healthy Kickin’ Cajun Chicken and Rice Runner Up: Chile Lime Salmon Fajita Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing Favorite Pasta Recipe
One Pot 30-Minute Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta Bake Runner Up: Extra Cheesy Classic Homemade Lasagna Dad’s Friday Night Pasta Bake Favorite Taco Recipe
Loaded Crockpot Carne Asada Tacos Runner Up: Korean Fried Chicken Tacos with Sweet Slaw, Crunchy Noodles + Queso Fresco Hawaiian Hula Pork Fajitas with Pineapple Slaw + Coconut Rice Favorite Curry Recipe
Easy Healthier Crockpot Butter Chicken Runner Up: Simple Summertime Basil Chicken Curry with Coconut Ginger-Lime Rice Simple Coconut Chicken Curry Favorite Dessert Recipe
Homemade Chocolate Fudge Poptarts Runner Up: Salted Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Snickers Bars Salted Caramel Mocha Nutella Brownies Runner Up: Favorite Cookie Recipe
Mom’s Simple Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies Runner Up: Warm Chocolate Chip Cookie Stuffed Soft Pretzels Slice ‘n’ Bake Vanilla Bean Sugar Cookies with Whipped Buttercream Frosting Favorite Cake Recipe
Simple Chocolate Birthday Cake with Whipped Chocolate Buttercream Frosting Runner Up: Salted Caramel Apple Snickers Cake Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie Cupcakes with Butter Pecan Frosting Sooo, I could keep going, but I fear you may be getting board. Question: What are some of your favorite recipes of 2014??
