Happy New Year! It's January 1, 2014 and I'm looking back on 2013. Wow, what a year. I went to New York, Austin, Chicago, back to New York, and went to Italy, Medford, Oregon, Portland and Las Vegas! Lots of travel and I got to meet so many amazing people.
I spoke at a couple of conferences including Food Blog Forum and Florida Blog Conference. I taped my first cooking demo for a television show, my face appeared in Bon Appetit magazine and I got attention from Time Magazine's Tech Blog.
This little space of mine on the internet grew dramatically and I have all of you to thank for it. 2013 was a challenging year but also an amazing year. I can't thank you all enough…seriously, thank you for visiting, commenting and encouraging me. Thank you for sharing your stories with me. I appreciate each and every one of you so so much.
Let's go through your favorites for the year and a couple of mine…
Red Velvet Cupcakes
Chinese Potstickers
Doubletree Hotel Copycat Chocolate Chip Cookies
Jalapeno Poppers in a Blanket
Chicken & Biscuit Waffles
Red Velvet Oreo Truffles
How to Make Homemade Pasta
Pantry Vegetable and Pasta Soup
Garlic Cheddar Biscuits
Deviled Eggs
Huge favorites from years past include:
Whole Chicken in a Slow Cooker
Cheesesteaks
My personal favorites:
Tofu, Kale & Shiitake Mushroom Ramen Noodle Soup
Pesto Caprese Fried Wontons
I'm excited for 2014, the new adventures; where I'll get to travel to and of course in the kitchen, as well as new goals I have, including the dream to publish a cookbook. I hope your new year is amazing and filled with happiness and good health! Let's rock 2014! 🙂
Amanda Greenberg says
I’m completely agree with Liz that you are really talented, Julie 🙂
Liz @ The Lemon Bowl says
You are so talented Julie! I am so inspired by these recipes and photographs! Can’t see where 2014 takes you. 🙂
Jenny @ BAKE says
Great round up, it’s so varied! can’t wait to see all the dishes you make this year!
Sharon says
Wow what a year! Me and my hubby are drooling over here!! Going to make some of your favorites from this year over the weekend!! Thanks for sharing!
Ice says
Hi Julie! I love those adorable red velvet cupcakes! I would definitely try this one. Thanks for the recipe!
Carla | Carlas Confections says
Oh goodness. I want all of those recipes! But especially the wontons! They look amazing Julie 🙂
Brandon says
I can see why the Red Velvet Cupcakes were a favorite! That photo is GORGEOUS, the clarity is stunning and the cupcake looks so perfect!
Nikki @Seeded at the Table says
Congrats, Julie, on a wonderful year! I wish I had time to try every single one of these amazing recipes! But, I am reminded that I just HAVE to make time to try out the Doubletree cookies. 🙂
Tricia @ Night owl mama says
everything looks so very tasty. Certainly a few recipes I’ll try
Nadira Nancy says
Every year around this time I look through your tasty soup type recipes because I always feel so lethargic after the heavier holiday fare. I added a little bit more banana to the pink power smoothie and really loved the sweetness it gave it lovely!
Whitney @ The Newlywed Chefs says
Julie, I got my new Southern Living this month and thought, “Hey! That’s thelittlekitchen.net! That’s Julie! My bloggy friend!” So congrats to you for such a wonderful accomplishment! Here’s to many more delicious in 2014!
Emily @ Life on Food says
Happy, happy New Year!! I believe I shall take one of each please. 🙂
simple green moms says
Wow jalapeño poppers in a blanket… how have I never made these before? Thanks for sharing! =) Look forward to more in 2014!
Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love. says
These are all so yummy! Happy New Year, Julie!
Amanda Greenberg says
Hello, Julie. Thank you so much for this valuable post. I really like such Top lists because it’s the best-of-the-best and it’s good idea to give it a try.
Happy new year. Good luck.
Amanda
Christina @ Sweet Pea's Kitchen says
What a great lineup!! Those Chocolate Chip Cookies are seriously calling my name! 🙂
Renee@Two in the Kitchen says
Those Double Tree Chocolate Chip Cookies are my favorite type of cookie! What a yummy year you had! Can’t wait to see what else you have in store for the new year!!
Dixya @ Food, Pleasure, and Health says
what a great year for you..I will have to pin that homemade pasta.
Jeanette | Jeanette's Healthy Living says
Wishing you a very Happy New Year and great things to come Julie! Hope to see you in 2014!
Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says
Congrats on a great year! Can’t wait to see what this new year holds for you!
katie says
Congrats friend on all you accomplished in 2013! May 2014 bring you more success, good health, and happiness!
Tasha @ ThatsSoYummy says
I loved all of them.. Cant wait for what 2014 will bring to share! 🙂
Judith M. says
The pot stickers are the best.
bridget {bake at 350} says
want. them. ALL.
can’t wait to see you again in 2014!!! 🙂
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Fabulous round up of top recipes, Julie! Happy New Year!
Cat Davis says
I STILL have those darn potstickers on my to-do list.
Tieghan Gerard says
What an incredible year!! I love your recipes and style of cooking! Hoping we get to meet in 2014! 🙂
Julie Deily says
Thank you, Tieghan! Hope your 2014 is awesome!!
Julianne @ Beyond Frosting says
I am about due for a serving of Chicken and Waffles myself! Happy New Years Julie! I hope to cross paths again at a future conference! Hoping for Food Blog Forum perhaps if it is happening again!
Julie Deily says
Julianne, I need a serving of those chicken & waffles too! Happy New Year to you!! And same here, we’re working on a FBF for this year…stay tuned!
Kristi @ My San Francisco Kitchen says
I love them all! Happy New Year!! I wish you success and happiness in 2014!
Julie Deily says
Kristi, thank you so much! And I wish the same for you! 🙂
Diane {Created by Diane} says
Looks like a DE-licious year, looking forward to what is coming next!
Julie Deily says
Happy New Year, Diane! Thank you so much!
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
You had a great year and it was awesome to finally meet you in Vegas!
Julie Deily says
Thank you, Averie! And you too…you had an awesome year and I’m glad we finally met too!