My turn, my turn!! As it turns out we have some very similar tastes, you and I, but there was a serious lack of dessert in your favorites. Don’t worry, I’ve more than made up for that here. So in no particular order, here are my very favorites (and yes, it was SO hard to choose!) of 2013. Also, unintentionally more than half of them happen to be from Drink & Dish. Must be because working with this girl is always exciting, inspiring, and FUN!
Peanut Butter & Jelly Cheesecake Cups {easily gluten-free-able}
I always get my best ideas for Steve’s birthday dessert. You know what they say about love coming through your food and all that hippy dippy stuff? I totally believe it. These tasted like pure love, and are without a doubt one of my favorite desserts of all time.
Caramel Stuffed Ginger Molasses Cookies {gluten-free + vegan}
I still can’t get over these, and I made them twice this holiday season. Everyone at work kept asking me to make more. I love soft and chewy ginger molasses cookies, and with that gooey piece of caramel on they inside, they are just irresistible (<—an other word I ALWAYS spell wrong).
Inside Out Buckeye Cookies {gluten-free + vegan}
So I have a thing about stuffing cookies. Obviously. This was one of those recipes where I truly loved everything about it–from concept to taste, and I even though they looked beautiful which is a rare occurrence for me.
Cookie Butter Cookie Dough Bars {vegan}
Nicole and I talked for hours about what dessert we would make for after we completed our marathon. She made brownies (duh), and in my cookie butter obsession, I came up with these. They were SO good. I literally couldn’t stay away. Graham cracker crust, cookie butter cookie dough, and salted dark chocolate. It’s the stuff dreams are made of.
Brussels Sprouts with Apple, Bacon & Dates {gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo}
My mom always talks about how these are the best veggies she’s ever eaten. They turned my brussels sprouts hating husband into a believer, and they disappear faster than you can say the title (granted the title is super long). I crave them all the time, and there is nothing like a veggie dish that tastes like comfort food.
Cornbread Sausage Stuffing {gluten-free, dairy-free, easily vegan-able}
This is an other family favorite. I’ve also had friends and readers make this to rave reviews. My brother was so skeptical, but he tried it on Thanksgiving and came up to me specifically to tell me that this made him like stuffing. It’s great as a meal any time of year, or the perfect impressive Thanksgiving side dish.
Jalapeno Popper Hot Dogs {gluten-free}
This is what happens when this girl comes to visit. Our brains work like magic, and the best recipe ideas come out of it. I knew I wanted to create a fancy hot dog, but the rest of the magic I can’t even take credit for. The result was definitely the best hot dog I have ever eaten, and something I made multiple times this summer.
Red, White & Blue Grilled Cheese {gluten-free, vegetarian}
In case you didn’t know, melty cheese actually goes perfectly with blueberries and raspberry jam. I don’t just make this for the 4th of July. It’s one of my favorite easy dinners year round. It might sound kinda strange at first, but just trust me, okay? 
Loaded Baked Potato Salad {gluten-free}
I don’t know if this one even needs words. Literally a loaded baked potato meets potato salad, and the result is a side dish that will disappear first at your barbecue or get together. My husband is always requesting this as well as the sweet potato salad that came after it. Totally addicting, and a lot healthier than you would expect!
Cookie Butter Streusel Banana Bread {vegan + easily gluten-free-able}
I resisted the banana bread thing for a long time. I really have no idea why because ever since I made this one, I’ve been literally obsessed. I don’t usually like baked goods with cookie butter or nutella baked inside because I feel like the flavor gets muted, but swirled and in a crunchy streusel topping you get the best of both worlds in this ridiculously soft and tender treat.
Gingerbread Granola {gluten-free + vegan}
I have a granola problem. In fact, this is my second favorite granola from 2013, but I haven’t shared my first favorite with you, so that will have to wait until next year. But this granola is right up there. Gingerbread cookie in granola form…let’s just say it didn’t last long.
So, that’s that. I guess I already asked you what your favorite was, so this time tell me your favorite dish that YOU made this year. Or just tell me more things that I made that you like because that’s fun. We all know how I like to be the center of attention. No shame.