My Top 10 Favorite Dessert Recipes of 2012

#1 GRAMMY'S WHITE SHEET CAKE
This is  the most requested dessert recipe in my house.

#2 SUPER EASY MICROWAVE ROCKY ROAD FUDGE

I can not believe how DIVINE this fudge is.  It can be made in less than five minutes and can disappear in less than five minutes too.  I could not stop eating this stuff and I think I ate more of this than any single dessert this entire year.

#3 PUMPKIN OATMEAL COOKIES
I could not get enough of these pumpkin cookies.  They are a nice change from the usual cakey pumpkin cookie.  They are soft and chewy and seriously amazing.

#4 RED VELVET COOKIES WITH GREEN MINT CHIPS

These cookies were amazing and I couldn't stop eating them.  The flavor was perfect, they were soft and chewy and they tasted great for several days.  

#5 ROCKY ROAD BROWNIES
These brownies are decadent.  They are super heavy and rich and I love it.

#6 NUTELLA NO BAKE COOKIES
No Bake cookies have been one of my favorite cookies since I was a little girl.  This was a nice twist on that classic recipe.

#7 ONE BOWL RED VELVET CUPCAKES WITH WHIPPED VANILLA FROSTING
These were the easiest red velvet cupcakes I have ever made. The whipped vanilla frosting was a nice change from the usual cream cheese frosting.

#8 PECAN BARS WITH ALMOND GLAZE
These bars quickly became a family favorite.  I have made them many times and they disappear in no time.

#9 BEST EVER CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
These are my favorite chocolate chip cookies without oats.  I have made them a million times.

#10 CHUNKY BROWNIE ICE CREAM
There was just something about those chewy brownies mixed with most divine chocolate ice cream I have ever had that was so irresistible to me.  

My Top 10 Favorite Main Dish Recipes of 2012

#1 BAKED CREAMY CHICKEN TAQUITOS WITH CREAMY CILANTRO LIME RANCH

These taquitos have big, bold, in your face flavor and that is why I love them so much.  I love all the different textures from the crunchy shell to the creamy filling.  

#2 SHELLEY'S CHICKEN ENCHILADAS (No Canned Soup)

This has been my favorite chicken enchilada recipe from the first time I tried it.  It is easy to throw together and the flavor is outstanding.

#3 CHEESY CHILI MAC

This is one of my go-to dinner meals.  

#4 PAULA DEEN TACOS

This is my go-to ground beef taco filling. I have made this so many times and I have used it for hard tacos, soft tacos and nachos.    

#5 HONEY SESAME CHICKEN

This is another one of my go-to dinner meals and everyone loves it.

#6 EASIER CHICKEN CORDON BLEU PASTA

This is fast and easy and I say the more bacon the better!

#7 BBQ RANCH RIBS IN THE SLOW COOKER

This would be "The Mr.'s" #1 recipe if I let him choose.  He loves the flavor and texture of this pork and requests it constantly.  In fact, I am eating it tonight for dinner :)

#8 CHICKEN CORDON BLEU FLORENTINE CASSEROLE

This pasta is incredible.  It's not something I make all of the time since I rarely have spinach or gorgonzola on hand, but when I do make it, we really enjoy it.  

#9 PAT'S CHICKEN AND WILD RICE CASSEROLE

This dish is so comforting.  We love it.

#10 SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN STIR FRY
This dish includes some of my favorite things, broccoli and red peppers and it is delicious.  

BONUS RECIPE:

HOMEMADE SPAGHETTI SAUCE

I always have a few containers of this in my freezer.  It is my favorite spaghetti sauce recipe and it makes the fastest dinner ever.  Since it already has the meat and everything in it, all you have to do is warm it up and cook some pasta and dinner will be ready in no time.  

My Top 10 Favorite Bread Recipes of 2012

#1 SOFT & CHEWY FRENCH BREAD

I have made this french bread so many times that I lost count.  I am convinced that it is the BEST french bread recipe out there.

#2 OLD FASHIONED BLUEBERRY MUFFINS
These blueberry muffins are darn near perfect.

#3 LEMON RICOTTA BLACKBERRY MUFFINS
Don't let the ricotta scare you away.  These muffins are one of the best I have ever had. 

#4 GREAT HARVEST CINNAMON CHIP BREAD COPYCAT
I contemplated making this bread for my friends and neighbors this year rather than doing cookie plates.  It is so good and pretty easy to make.

#5 LOW-FAT PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE CHIP BREAD

There is no way you would know this bread is low-fat.  It is just as flavorful and moist as my regular pumpkin bread recipe.

#6 SNICKERDOODLE BREAD

This bread disappeared so fast.  We all loved it.   

#7 LION HOUSE ZUCCHINI BREAD
This is my go-to zucchini bread recipe.  

#8 SCHOOL LUNCH LADY ROLLS
These rolls are super easy and very tasty.  

#9 MINI MONKEY BREAD FROM SCRATCH
This mini monkey bread tastes like a cinnamon roll in bite-size form.

#10 GREAT HARVEST HONEY WHOLE WHEAT BREAD COPYCAT

This wheat bread is hearty and healthy.  I love it plain with butter, smothered with jam or even toasted with peanut butter.  It is one of the best you will find. 

My Top 10 Favorite Soups, Salads and Sandwiches of 2012

#1 BUFFALO CHICKEN SANDWICH

This is the sandwich of all sandwiches.  

#2 WEEKNIGHT CHEESY CORN CHOWDER
The amazing flavor of this soup will give you sweet dreams at night.

#3 MOM'S MACARONI SALAD
I have been eating this my entire life and it is, by far, my favorite pasta salad.

#4 GRANDMA'S CLAM CHOWDER
I have also been eating this recipe my entire life.  It is a family favorite.

#5 SLOW COOKER CREAM CHEESE CHICKEN CHILI
This is a nice change from the same old chili recipe.  It's thick and creamy and loaded with flavor.

#6 LIGHTER & LEANER GRILLED PIMENTO CHEESE SANDWICH
I know this sandwich might seem weird and I can't explain it, but I honestly LOVE it.

#7 TOMATO BASIL PARMESAN SOUP
This soup is creamy and flavorful with chunks of veggies.  I really think you will like it.

#8 EASY BBQ PULLED PORK

This pork is so tender and juicy and tastes just as good leftover.

#9 SLOPPY GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH
Toasty bread with creamy sloppy joe filling and melted cheese.  It totally works.     

#10 MEDITERRANEAN TURKEY PANINI
This sandwich is warm and comforting on a chilly afternoon.

My Top 10 Favorite Appetizers, Side Dishes and Drinks of 2012

#1 EASIEST SALSA AROUND

I have made this recipe a million times and it is, without a doubt, my #1.

#2 OUT OF THIS WORLD CORN DIP MADE A LITTLE LIGHTER
This stuff is addicting.  Once you start eating it, you can't stop.

#3 KNORR CLASSIC SPINACH DIP WITH GREEK YOGURT
You would never know this is made with yogurt.  It tastes just like the full-fat version.

#4 BAKED BEANS

This is the best baked bean recipe I have found so far.  I love it.

#5 LOADED SWEET POTATO
This potato is divine.  It's like eating dessert as a side dish.  I know you will love it too.

#6 BITE-SIZE POTATO SKINS WITH CHIPOTLE RANCH DIPPING SAUCE
This is what you call snack food at its best.  

#7 FROZEN STRAWBERRY WATERMELON LEMONADE
You better make this recipe next Summer.  I'm already counting down the days until watermelon is in the stores again.  This stuff was the best thirst-quencher ever. 

#8 KELLEY'S FIESTA DIP
This is such a versatile dip.  You can serve it plain with chips, over nachos, in a quesadilla and so on and so on. 

#9 ROBIN EGGS MALTED MILKSHAKE

It was no surprise that I loved this recipe.  I have always been a fan of malt flavor and this milkshake was loaded with it.  You use leftover Robin Eggs from Easter and blend them into this yummy shake.  

#10 ULTIMATE SLOW COOKER MASHED POTATOES
Everyone should have this recipe on hand.  Very easy and yummy.