Another year, another 200 posts! As we head into 2013, we thought weโd leave you with a round-up of some of our favorites from 2012. Some of these we picked for the recipes, some for the stories โ but most we picked for both. Good luck, eat well, and happy holidays.
Jennyโs Most Favorite Post by Andy:ย Chicken and Barley Soup
Andyโs Most Favorite Post by Jenny:ย Bringing Home the Bread
Most DALSian recipe that didnโt come from DALS:ย Korean Short Ribs
Most Viral DALS recipe on Pinterest: Chicken Parm Meatballs
Best Salad Thatโs Not Another Boring Salad
Easiest Pasta:ย Spaghetti with Pecorino and Vegetables
Best Starter Kit Recipe, which Iโm guessing would work just as well with apples as berries: Emilyโs Cobbler
Most Shameless Piece of Self-Promotion that I didnโt write Myself: What Jenny Wonโt Tell You About Her Book
My Most Favorite Book Chapter: Andy: My Drill Sergeant of Leisure
Best Dinner Pep Talk Post:ย Eating Chicken, Solving Problems
The Mostย Perfect Starter Plate
Best Skillet Dinner:ย Chicken with Artichokes and Tomatoes
Nearest and Dearest to My Heart:ย Summer of Self-Sufficiency
Funniest:ย Figuring It Out As We Go Along
Best Childrensโ Book Post: William Steig Round-up
Dish Most Likely to Show Up on Your New Yearโs Resolution Table:ย Redemption Salad
Most Popular Weeknight Dinner:ย Salmon with Brussels Sprouts
Most Popular Recipe for First-Time Entertainers:ย Marcellaโs Bolognese
Most Practical:ย How to Shop for the Week
Best Guest Post that Had Nothing to Do with Food:ย How to Nurture Talent
I Just Really Like this One:ย Not My Thing
Biggest Tearjerker:ย Sense Memories
The winner of the free copy ofย Dinner: A Love Storyย is Jamie. Thanks for playing and see you in 2013!
I recently discovered your blog and have loved reading through old posts. Thanks for the year end wrap-up!
2013 is the year I change the way my family gets together at the end of the day. And I realized I forgot to specify to my mother exactly which cookbook was on my list this year โ so I fear Iโm getting Jamie Oliver again, โ this giveaway would make it up.
I love, love, love your book โฆ and since I love my sister, too, I gave it to her (after I read it). I was just contemplating a โtake-backโ when I saw that youโre doing a random give away. For my sisterโs sake, I hope I win. ๐
I love year end round-ups! New to the blog, but Iโm excited to go through these 2012 favorites.
Iโd love to have a copy of the book to share!
Love, love, love your book!! Your cousin, Melissa, recommended it to me this summer and Iโve been cooking from it ever since. Tonight is case in pointโฆ Iโve been in a major cooking rut, so I opened up your book. An hour later, Swedish Meatballs were in the house and everyone was happy!!!! Thanks, Jenny!!!!
This is my MOST favorite blog! Thank you!
Iโd love to win a copy!
You always have such great recipes and ideas. Thanks for a great 2012!
I was just introduced to your blog two days ago and already Iโm hooked! Would love to have a copy of your book!!
Just found DALS a couple months agoโso glad I happened upon your blog. I will enjoy going back through all your favorites of 2012. Merry Christmas!
Oh, how Iโd love a copy! Happy holidays!
THIS post might be the best one of all. And my favorite book chapter might also be Andy the Drill Sergeant of Leisure. I laughed out loud reading it. After reading the book, I resolved to, and promptly failed to, keep a dinner journal. Tonight I had tamales. Maybe Iโll make a New Yearโs resolution . . . hmmm.
I found your book a few months ago and now love your blog, am in the babies stage so identified with that section and look forward to the later ones! Happy holidays!
Pick me! Iโd love to give it to my sister and impart my love for DALS onto her. Especially as sheโs a newlywed and a bit hooked on frozen meals ๐
Thank you for the list! I am a relatively new reader (found the blog after borrowing the book from my friend) and while I have been clicking randomly around, I love a nice selection of posts to drool through ๐
Thanks for another year of awesome recipes and fantastic posts!
Canโt wait for whatbyouncome up with in 2013!
Salmon with brussel sprouts has become a staple around this household, finally something everyone can agree upon. I love the simplicity with which you cook magnificent meals. Happy New Year DALS!
I just found your blog last night and spent a good hour on it! I am very intrigued and inspired!
I love your book and Baked Chicken in Creamy Tomato Sauce is so, so good. Not to mention easy. I will be trying more from both the book and the blog. Well done.
I loved this review of the cookbook: http://food52.com/blog/3667_the_family_cookbook_problem
Thank you for the past year of dinner inspiration.
I have Dinner: A Love Story on my Christmas wish list โ but nobody has asked to see my Christmas wish list!
I have just stumbled across your blog and love it! And this is the perfect post to introduce me to more of itโs delights!
Thanks!!
Love your blog and would love the cookbook.