best of 2012

It is hard to believe that another year has come and gone so quickly. Many wonderful things have happened this year, I have met and become friends with loads of amazing people through blogging, I am truly one lucky girl, having each and everyone of you in my life has made me a better person. SMBP has been such an inspiring creative space for me, I have learned so much about the people that take the time to visit and leave a kind word or two. It is so much fun to look back and see how I have grown in terms of being more adventurous in the kitchen and photography, not only do I love creating and sharing recipes, I am equally in love with photographing the food and sharing those images with you too.

So, from the bottom of my heart, thank you for visiting, inspiring me on a daily basis and well, just being absolutely wonderful & caring - you make the world a better, tastier & kinder place.

To wrap up this wonderful year here's

SMBP's BEST of 2012

Maple Chipotle Sweet Potato Burger

this was one of my favorites too!

Creamy Avocado Chipotle Sweet Potato Soup

a truly healthy & tasty soup

Pumpkin Black Bean Soup

Justin & I still make this a few times a month - so good!

Walnut Bella "Meatball" Subs

crazy, CRAZY good

Salted Caramel Layer Cake

THANK YOU Richa for that crazy good salted caramel!

Rustic Tomato Tart

almost too pretty to eat

Acorn Squash Ravioli with Thyme Garlic "Butter"

my first attempt at homemade ravioli - it was so worth it

Smokey Tempeh Sliders

homemade slider buns too- you can't go wrong with these

Mexican Quinoa Stuffed Green Peppers

my favorite way to stuff a pepper

Baked Donuts ~ 3 Ways

you can't go wrong with baked donuts, but three ways? Get outta town!

enjoy!