At the end of each year, I love to look back and see which recipes were the most popular. I usually have a good idea based on your feedback, but it’s nice to delve into Google Analytics and see which recipes were clicked on the most. Plus, I have a horrible memory. These days I can hardly remember what I made last week, let alone 12 months ago. From looking at this list, it looks like a nice balance of everyday eats with healthy but indulgent treats – just the way I like to eat in my day-to-day life. I think we’d get along just fine…..juuuuust fine.
Top Recipes from 2012 (#30-16)
#30. Falafel with a Twist
#29. Spiced Red Lentil, Kale, and Tomato Soup
#28. No Bake Peppermint Patty Bars
#27. Vegan Cookie Dough Freezer Fudge
#26. Crispy Breaded Tofu Strips
#25. Homemade Crispy Twix bars
#24. Homemade Bailey’s Irish Cream made Vegan
#23 On The Glow Basic Oatmeal Squares
#22 Lightened Up Sundried Tomato Basil Pesto Pasta
#20. Oh Mega Carrot Cake Breakfast Cookies
#19. Sundried Tomato Cheezy Kale Chips
#18. Back On track Green Monster (Banana free)
#16. Endurance Crackers
The top 15 recipes will be coming up sometime next week, so keep your eyes peeled.
Have you made anything from this list? How did it go?
the homemade vegan Bailey’s was a nice treat for us on New Years Eve :) The next day we blended up the leftovers with ice in the Ninja and that was a yummy frosty treat.
I’ve made your crispy tofu sticks and I love them! It’s a nice “treat” on a Friday night when I’m feeling like having junk food, but don’t want to waste a bunch of calories. I know it isn’t vegan, but these are swoon-worthy when dipped in honey mustard! :-)
the lightened up sundried tomato pesto. It’s a go-to for me!
Happy to say I helped with the analytics on endurance crackers A LOT.
From the list I made your falafels and lightened up sundried tomato basil pasta- both big hits! We’ve made the pasta multiple times, and I passed both recipes on to my brother who is looking for ways to utilize his food processor. Thanks! Currently on the hunt to make a special dinner & dessert tomorrow to celebrate 4 years vegan!
The only one I’ve tried from the list is freezer fudge, but my coworker specifically requested that I make an extra batch of them for him and was shocked when I told him that there were no eggs or dairy in it. Omnivores: 0, Vegans: 1.
The falafel looks delicious.
the Spiced Red Lentil soup is one of my all time favorite OSG recipes. My boyfriend, an avid carnivore, loves it too. Thanks so much for all of the amazing recipes, you have made meals at my house so much more interesting and delicious!
Every single one of these recipes looks A-maz-ing!
Usually I go toward the savory dishes (like the yummy Lentil/Kale soup!) but I just made the Rolos and they are also amazing! I can’t wait to buy your book and see all of the great recipes in it, and I will continue to follow your blog in 2013!
Dates are FINALLY available around here (only happens like once a year within a 200 mile radius)!! I’m so excited about those rolos I might cry.
I’ve made about a half dozen things from your blog over the last month or so. The lentil and kale soup was a huge hit and I’ve made it three times. I first discovered your site and made the sinless toffee pudding and that was out of this world. I’ve also made the detox salad and some other things that were great. Tonight I’m following your recipe for spaghetti squash with your almond and pecan parm and kale (mix and match is how I roll..haha).
I also wanted to say how much discovering your blog has helped me. Around the same time that I found your blog (maybe out 3 months ago), my therapist helped me to finally admit that I have disordered eating and exercise (I call it my eating and exercise weirdness). Healing is a process and having these outstanding recipes has truly helped me!
Wow, Everything on this list looks incredible…it’s hard to know where to start : )
Looking forwar to seeing the other half of the list!
Love the reminiscent post of 2012 favorites. Your recipes are always beautiful and delicious and my non-veg husband has become a believer in vegan food thanks to many of your creations. Looking forward to reading about and making whatever tasty masterpieces you create in 2013!
Gah I’ve just eaten dinner but now you’ve got me craving the oatmeal squares!! I actually just made falafels the other day, but I’m going to check out your recipe too!
I have a pot of the lentil soup simmering right now! It has already become a family favorite, even for my pickiest eater!
I made several batches of the tomato basil pesto and still have one jar in the freezer! I was actually thinking about pulling it out the other night…
I made the rolo knock offs shortly after they were posted and not only did I love them, so did my kids!
I’ve also made the crispy breaded tofu strips, we call them “Tofu Tenders” at my house. They’ve actually replaced chicken nuggets for my youngest as she prefers them over the frozen bagged nuggets.
The endurance crackers and the red lentil, kale and tomato soup are both on my to-make list. I’m also loving the looks of the oatmeal squares!
The lentil kale soup was so good that it has now become a staple in my repertoire. It’s easy to make and leftovers freeze great.
All of these recipes look so good. I don’t know how I would ever decide what to make first! I will definitely be bookmarking this post :).
Happy 2013! I’ve only tried the soup of those recipes, and it was lovely! I’d love to try the others, they all sound incredible… especially those onion rings. I’m a sucker for good onion rings, but rarely order them because it’s so hard to find them done well. I’m all for a healthier version, too!
Yess!!:)
Have made many of these and many are still on my list of things to make for the first time
Those onion rings were the very first things I made from this blog–I think those were how I found this blog, actually, from Googling vegan onion ring recipe