Favorite Recipes of 2014.

Here we go, time for another New Year!!

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??