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Dec 9, 2018

52 New Recipes in 2018

The reason I started taking photos of my meals and and documenting recipes: I wanted to make 52 new recipes in 2018 as a New Years Resolution.


At the beginning of 2018, I decided to make 52 new-to-me recipes that year as a part of my New Years Resolutions. A few months prior, I had just made the leap from cooking for one in my old apartment with roommates, to cooking for two in my new apartment with my boyfriend. It inspired me to try all sorts of new recipes in a kitchen that felt more "my own," especially now that I had someone else eating my cooking... I couldn't rely on my weekly go-to meals of tacos, meatballs, and chicken nuggets anymore. You'll still see some of those foods on this list, albeit in a slightly more *sophisticated* form. Long live the chicken nuggets!


Below you'll find a few highlights from the list, plus the full list at the bottom of this post!

 

#01: Walnut Crusted Chicken


Date Made: 01/05/2018


Thoughts: Mike had just started a new job, so I cooked him walnut-crusted chicken with a side of lemon zoodles (#02) and rosemary bread to celebrate! A fun alternative to the standard breaded chicken. It was tasty and I would make again!

 

#04: Honey Sriracha Meatballs


Date: 01/28/2018


Thoughts: This sauce was sweet and spicy and hot and so good - I wish I had doubled the sauce amount. Served with rice and an Asian cucumber salad to cool it down (#05).

 

#13: Cran-Orange Muffins


Date: 03/17/2018


Thoughts: I made these for a potluck brunch with my old roommates from college. They were bright, very dense and filling, and perfectly moist. I'll have to make these again for a Thanksgiving or Christmas brunch.


 

#17: Tomatillo Salsa


Date: 04/08/2018


Thoughts: When I made this sauce for a sheet pan dinner with chicken and acorn squash, I wasn't sure putting tomatillo salsa on acorn squash was going to be a good idea. But let me tell you, I dream of this combination now. I mean tomatillo salsa goes well on anything! Eggs in the morning, tacos, rice bowls, ANYTHING! This recipe has you pour the roasted chicken pan juices into into the sauce, but you can just omit that part entirely if you are just making the salsa!

 

#20: Zucchini & Potato Kofta


Date: 04/26/2018


Thoughts: I wanted to highlight this unique vegan recipe, but I honestly probably won't make it again. Kofta is an Indian meatball typically made with ground meat, but this was a vegan version Sunbasket set us. If you are looking for meatless meatball recipes, it's a good choice. The recipe claims to make 6 kofta balls, but we got double the amount, so it makes a lot of food!

 

#21: Candied Pecans


Date: 04/29/2018


Thoughts: So easy, so good. These tasted just like cinnamon toast crunch, and brought me back to elementary school. Perfect for book club and holiday parties.




 

#24: Cucumber Appetizer Sandwiches

Recipe Inspiration: Bitz & Giggles Cucumber Bites


Date: 05/05/2018


Thoughts: My mom made these for my college flute recital reception, and they were a big hit. So I decided to make them for my flute choir concert reception six years later! Good veggie appetizers for baby or bridal showers, holiday parties, potlucks, etc.

 

#32: Quinoa Apple Sunflower Seed Salad


Date: 08/01/2018


Thoughts: One of my new favorite meal-prep lunches! At the beginning of the week, I cooked quinoa, diced the apples, and toasted the nuts and seeds to make a homemade trail-mix. Then each morning I just assembled the salad and ta-da! The toasty trail-mix is SO GOOD.

 

#34: Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash


Date: 08/08/2018


Thoughts: Now these were tasty, and easy. After trying acorn squash earlier this year, I knew I needed more. The caramelized onions fit so nicely with the flavors of the sausage and apples. All about stuffed squash now.

 

#35: Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies


Date: 08/11/2018


Thoughts: I'm a sucker for lemon flavored anything. These were super yummy... but a pain to make. I don't have a mixer, so for me they required lots of dishes and time. I'll make these again at some point down the road.

 

#39: Strawberry Basil Avocado Salsa


Date: 08/30/2018


Thoughts: Summer at it's best. Serve over chicken, in a lettuce wrap, or as a stand-alone dip! I tested this one at a dinner party with friends, and it was a hit despite different palates and diets! Also served with a Strawberry Basil Bourbon Smash (#40) which was the perfect compliment.

 

#42: Tex-Mex Turkey Skillet


Date: 09/23/2018


Thoughts: I'm not a big fan of soups or chilis, but this one I liked because it didn't have beans. It's super easy because it's a lean and clean one-pan dinner! Easy to customize with whatever veggies are in your fridge.


 

#44: Beef Teriyaki Zoodles


Date: 10/10/2018


Thoughts: All-around winner. Super easy to customize with your favorite veggies - I added red bell pepper. But also great for meal-prep and packing lunches at work.




 

#51: Zucchini Bread


Date: 11/17/2018


Thoughts: If you've never tried zucchini bread, you're missing out. It's so yummy and I promise it's better than carrot cake!





 

Bonus: Mulled Cider


Date: 12/07/2018


Thoughts: An easy Christmas party crowd-pleaser. I added a clove-studded orange at my brother's suggestion which I was obsessed with. To stud the orange, just use a toothpick to poke holes in your preferred design and then slide the cloves into the orange.

 

2018 New Recipes - Full List


#01: Walnut Crusted Chicken

#02: Lemon Garlic Zoodles

#03: Garlic Dijon Mustard Sauce

#04: Honey Sriracha Meatballs

#05: Asian Cucumber Salad

#06: Ginger Steak Sauce

#07: Cream Cheese Brownie Supreme

#08: Chocolate Granola

#09: Amazing Apricot Sauce

#10: Balsamic and Pear Salad

#11: Taco Soup

#12: Roasted Brussels Sprouts

#13: Cran-Orange Muffins

#14: Lemon Asparagus

#15: Lemon Raspberry Muffins

#16: Roasted Acorn Squash

#17: Tomatillo Salsa

#18: Greek Tacos

#19: Charred Veggie Medley

#20: Zucchini and Potato Kofta

#21: Candied Pecans

#22: Romesco Chiles Rellenos

#23: Blueberry Muffins

#24: Cucumber Appetizer Sandwiches

#25: White Wine Sauce over Chicken and Peaches

#26: Tzatziki Sauce

#27: Chicken Chickpea Pita

#28: Quinoa Avocado Salad

#29: Cauliflower Tabbouleh Salad

#30: Turkey Mango Lettuce Wrap

#31: BBQ Pulled Chicken

#32: Quinoa Apple Sunflower Seed Salad

#33: Everything Bagel Chicken (yes it's THAT everything bagel seasoning from Trader Joe's)

#34: Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash

#35: Lemon Poppy seed Cookies

#36: Moroccan Chicken Thighs

#37: Ginger Garlic Chicken Thighs

#38: Blackberry Port Wine Pork Chops

#39: Strawberry Basil Avocado Salsa

#40: Strawberry Basil Bourbon Smash

#41: Sofrita Tacos

#42: Tex-Mex Turkey Skillet

#43: Fiesta Chicken Salad

#44: Beef Teriyaki Zoodles

#45: Honey Chipotle Slow-Cooker Chicken

#46: Zesty Coleslaw

#47: Pumpkin Overnight Oats

#48: Pumpkin Snickerdoodles

#49: Orange Glazed Pork

#50: Honey Bourbon Glazed Carrots

#51: Zucchini Bread

#52: Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

Bonus: Winter Sangria

Bonus: Mulled Cider

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