Looking Back at 2009

I know I've been pretty scarce with posting these days, but with baby on the way and the early winter darkness, I haven't been able to get any prime photos of what's been cooking around here. So, in honor of the year that was, and to confirm to my Oven Lovers that I'm still alive, here are some of my favorite recipes from 2009!

Oven Love's Favorite Recipes: 2009
(starting from January.. check out how my photog. skills improve throughout the year!)

Cauliflower and Roasted Garlic Soup
alarmingly delicious. my favorite pureed soup.

Favorite French Onion Soup
best savory flavor. perfect on a cold day.

Dorie's World Peace Cookies
melt in your mouth. make a double batch.

Homemade Lemon Curd
i make this over and over again. ten times better than the jarred version.

Homemade Spaghetti-O's
feel like a kid again, only without all the high fructose corn syrup.

Maple Pecan Scones
eat for breakfast, brunch, snack, dessert. hide them.

Snickerdoodle Blondies
great for bake sales, parties, ice cream sundaes. tastes just like the cookie, but better.

Asparagus Gruyere Tart
amazing spring appetizer or main dish with a salad. the asparagus means it's healthy.

Cheese Danish Braid
i've made this again and again at my family's request. the work is worth it.

King Arthur's Oatmeal Bread
best sandwich bread. soft and flavorful.

Homemade Pesto Gnocchi
i would eat this every day of my life.

Bite Size Pop Tarts
extreme cuteness factor. fun for kids!

Family Secret Chocolate Chip Cookies
best chocolate chip cookie recipe i've found so far.

Mexican Stuffed Poblano Peppers
easy way to spice up a boring week night. great for guests, too!

Roasted Spring Vegetable Salad with Chicken
to. die. for. doesn't feel like you're eating salad.

Best Quick Pizza Dough
big lifesaver in my house. pizza anytime!

Soft Pretzels
my search is over. alton brown gets soft pretzels right.

Ham and Green Beans
classic PA dutch meal to fill you up!

Summer Berry Lemonade
sweet and refreshing, make lots.

Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Granola Bars
these don't last long. customizable and easy.

Turkey, Bacon and Pesto Pizza
great flavor combo. lots of yummy protein!

Butternut Squash Risotto
make this, make this now!

Cinnamon Walnut Bundt
i think i ate this whole cake on my own.

Dorie's Holiday Bundt
holiday crowd pleaser that isn't all that bad for you. win win.

Hope you enjoyed my little year in review.
Here's to a great 2010 for everyone!