It just wouldn't feel right to wrap up 2012 without thanking each and every one of you for making Keepin' It Kind's 2012 absolutely fantastic! Because I love making lists, I've put together a round-up of your top ten favorites from this past year!
10. Buffalo Cauliflower Wing Pizza with Tofu Blue Cheese Spread
This has quickly become a standard in our household and easily one of our all-time favorite Keepin' It Kind recipes. Having been published less than a month ago, it's pretty exciting to see that it's one of your favorite's too.
9. Pesto Potato Chickpea Salad
Another one of mine and Chris's favorites. This one definitely made several appearances at summer barbecues this year!
8. S'more Cookies
Who doesn't want some more s'more cookies? Sorry, I couldn't resist...
7. Tofu Chèvre
I never get tired of this stuff. Whether it's slathered on pieces of crusty bread, filling a sandwich, crumbled on a pizza, or layered in a savory tart, this chèvre still remains one of my all-time favorites.
6. Peanut Butter Pancakes: 2 Ways
Truly one of the most simple recipes, but these guys changed our family brunch forever, leaving the twins open to try any pancakes I create.
5. Zucchini Pasta with Pesto & Mushrooms
Zucchini pasta and pesto and mushrooms: the perfect light-yet-filling meal.
4. Flourless Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
This one explains itself.
3. Cilantro Avocado Chickpea Salad Tacos
Whenever I don't feel like making dinner, this is the main recipe I turn to because it's quick, simple, and I tend to always have these ingredients on hand.
2. Sloppy Chicks (Chickpea Sloppy Joes)
A good friend of mine recently mentioned that he felt uncomfortable reading this post because he kept picturing the fight taking place between me and Chris, so I feel the need to clarify: This argument has taken place many times, but never with Chris. It is usually always me getting mad at myself for my own sloppiness. I also feel the need to share that my friend also said he made the sloppy chicks and he really liked them.
1. Red Velvet Cupcakes with Sugar-Free Cream Cheese Frosting
It's pretty special to me that our celebratory anniversary treat is the most popular post of 2012. Though I'd like to think that it's because you all are so happy for Chris and I, I'm pretty sure it's because of the red velvet cupcakes. And the sugar-free cream cheese frosting is literally icing on the cake.
Thank you all for making 2012 such an awesome year. All of your comments and conversations have truly put a smile on my face more times than I can count. I hope you all have a great New Year's Eve, New Year's Day and that 2013 brings you all as much joy and happiness as you have brought me this past year.
For more inspiring and fantastic 2012 round-ups, please check out Heather's, Erin's, Courtney's, Kris's, Kathy's, Melissa's, Bobbie's, Janet's, and Cadry's!
janet @ the taste space
As much as it pained me to recap my own favourites, I love seeing others because it reminds me of all the delicious dishes I have already bookmarked. Thanks for the shout-out! 🙂
keepinitkind
No problem- I loved looking over your round-up! There were some great recipes in there that I must've missed!
Annie
Wow!! What a gorgeous and creative line-up, Kristy! Thanks for reminding me of these delicious goodies!
keepinitkind
Thank you, Annie!
Courtney Jones
What an excellent year in food. I need to make the buffalo cauliflower pizza asap. It looks amazing. And the sloppy chicks too! Yum! 🙂 Wishing you the very best in 2013. *hugs*
keepinitkind
Thank you! And Here's to a wonderful 2013 for both of us! xo
Somer
Such awesome stuff! I'm glad for the reminder, especially the cupcakes and chickpea sloppy joes. Happy New Years! xx
keepinitkind
Thanks, Somer! Happy new years to you too! xoxo
Richa`
Happy New Year Kristy! I love that pizza and the sloppy chicks and everything:) and the crazy awesome mango beet ice cream cake! Heres to lot of amazing vegan food in 2013!
keepinitkind
Here, here! 🙂 Thank you, Richa! Happy new year to you too!
Katie
Happy New Year Kristy!
I love round-up posts, and these look delicious! The difficult part will be picking which one to ring in the new year with. All the best in 2013, and I look forward to all the new tasty creations I'm sure will spring from your fertile imagination! (Perhaps 2013 could be the Ode to the humble Lentil? The unsung hero of so many classics ...)
Katie
keepinitkind
Thank you, Katie! Happy new year to you too! And I'll see what kind of lentil recipes I can whip up this year. 🙂
Dawn @ Florida Coastal Cooking
What a great grouping of recipes. The cauli pizza looks amazing!!!
keepinitkind
Thanks, Dawn! 🙂
Melissa
Happy New Year Kristy!!! Thanks so much for including a link to my roundup! I'm dying to make your Buffalo Cauliflower Pizza! Yuuuum 🙂
keepinitkind
Thanks, Melissa! Happy new year to you too! I hope you enjoy the pizza! 🙂
Lara
Hi Kristy 🙂
Since loooong time I wanted to tell you how much I love your blog. Such a wonderful space where interesting, personal stories, appealing photos and great recipes can be found. The pizza on top looks fantastic. Definitely worth a try.
I really appreciated the story you shared with your recipe for tuscan chickpea soup (and your soft spot for chickpeas makes you so sympathetic!).
I take my hat off to you,
Lara
keepinitkind
Thank you so much, Lara, for your kind words and for stopping by! I am so happy to have found The Gigglepea! 🙂
Herbivore Triathlete
All delicious looking recipes! I've got to try the pizza, I love buffalo flavored anything.
keepinitkind
Thank you! If you love buffalo-flavored things, then this pizza is totally for you! 🙂
Heather
LOVE the round up - everything looks so good, I for one LOVE the Sloppy Chicks, I am looking forward to making them next week 🙂
keepinitkind
Thank you, Heather! I haven't made them in awhile- I need to make them again soon! 🙂
Bobbie {the vegan crew}
2012 was an impressive year of mouthwatering recipes! I can't wait to see what you have to offer in 2013!
Thanks for including my year-end round-up as well! Happy New Year!
keepinitkind
Thanks, Bobbie! Happy 2013 to you too! I can't wait to see what goodies you share this year as well! 🙂
Lysa
All the recipes look so delicious, I am really tempted with your tofu chèvre!
keepinitkind
Thanks, Lysa! You are so sweet. The chèvre is totally worth a try, even if I do say so myself. 🙂
Cadry
Such a beautiful array of food!! I'm consistently impressed by the creative and mouthwatering creations you make, gorgeous pictures Chris takes, and the lovely/funny/heartwarming stories you weave. Your blog is a joy!
Thank you for linking to my list of favorites from last year! I can't wait to see what deliciousness is ahead in 2013!
keepinitkind
Thank you, Cadry! Keepin' it Kind is definitely one of mine and Chris's favorite things that happened in 2012. Looking forward to many more years to come.
I loved your collection too- your Kitchen is always so entertaining and inspiring to visit. 🙂