“How do you measure a year”… 2011 – a year in the life of Teacher-Chef including top recipes

Lentils with Cotechino

Chocolate Truffle Tart to kick of the new year, and other healthy options from VegNews.

Pomegranate Martini – A refreshing drink made with orange liqueur, vodka and pomegranate juice: perfect for Christmas or New Year’s Eve!

The recipe with step by step instructions for Cazzilli – Crocchè di patate, a very popular street food from Palermo!

Easy peasy one-bowl red wine chocolate cake and a look back. Grab your cheapest bottle!

Poached Pears with White Fungus and Red Dates…enjoy this sweet soup and a countdown to the Lunar New Year

Peanut Butter Marshmallow Crunch Brownies & other popular recipes of 2011

Say cheers with this sparkling, bright pink blood orange French 75 cocktail.

Nankhatai- Indian spiced shortbreads

The recipe for a refreshing drink inspired by Sicily: Grand Marnier, orange juice and lime.

50 Healthy Ideas to Kick Off 2012, including this smoothie

Champagne & Mushroom Risotto. When festivities are over, a risotto to soak up any extra sparkling wine, even if the sparkle is long gone.

French 75 Jello Shot ~ A classic New Year’s cocktail in a bite. Ten minutes to prep and 40 minutes to chill – done! Enjoy!

Ready for a new year? Must have black eye peas for good luck! A spicy soup for a cold weekend.

Give your cupcakes a touch of Raspberry and Champagne (in Spanish)

These Baked Doughnuts are the most popular recipe on Krissy’s Creations in 2011. Want to know what else made the Top 10?

Super easy homemade candy, with it’s own name all over the world honeycomb, cinder toffee, sponge candy …

A traditional Scottish drink for New Year (Hogmanay) – made with oat milk, whisky, cream and honey. A favourite of Queen Victoria!

Champagne Cosmopolitan

Top 10 Posts of 2011 and 2nd Blog Anniversary

Sweet and minty tea granita – a perfect dessert or mocktail for New Years!