my favs of 2014

coconut lover's cake. this year's birthday cake was a coconut dream. definitely one of my favorite layer cakes ever.

polenta with roasted mushrooms. this recreation of our meal at scarpetta more than three years ago was perfect. 

peanut butter chocolate chip oatmeal scones. make these as soon as you can. is there really anything else to say?!

pot roast with mushroom gravy. eight basic ingredients + 3 hours in the oven make a heavenly winter dinner. and the leftovers are to die for!

mini peanut butter caramel & ganache tarts. yes, peanut butter caramel. it's as obnoxiously good and rich as it sounds. these were perfect for valentine's day this year & i'm looking forward to finding another excuse to make them.

pork tenderloin with mustard maple sauce. a simple, flavorful, and quick weeknight dinner. 

secret recipe club: mini cinnamon roll cakes. i turned a kitchen - more precisely, an oven - disaster into these delicious mini cakes.

sweet & sour pork stir fry. this one still makes it on to our table at least once a month. 

bacon cheddar waffles with apples. bacon & cheddar for jason, apples & maple syrup for me. and toddler approved!

my favorites, previously: 2013, 2012, and 2011.