As we look back over this past year, it is fun to remember the highlights and cherish the thoughts of those special times we experienced and shared with friends and family. Personally, I had quite a few big things happen this year. Among other things, here are a few that really stood out:

• I trained with Abby, gearing up for her first mini-marathon (we plan to run it again this spring).
• I started this blog!
• I finished my Master’s degree.

The funny thing is, that last one took a lot more work than running the mini! Anyway, for this blog, my memories exist mainly in the delicious dishes I have cooked and shared with you. So, here is my quick recap of my favorite recipes of 2009.

Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake	Habanero Pepper Jelly	Caramelized Brussels Sprouts with Pistachios
Whole Wheat Pizza Dough	Orzo Stuffed Acorn Squash	Katherine Hepburn’s Brownies
Traditional Gyro Meat	Spaghetti with Browned Butter and Mizithra	Black Bean and Shrimp Burritos
White Chocolate and Mango Cream Tart	Scrabble Mix	Chili Cheese Log
Smoky Lime Sweet Potatoes and Cilantro Chimichurri	Lemon Caper Crusted Cod and Tempura Veggies	Cheesy Carrot Casserole
Halloween Pumpkin Cupcakes	Juicy Meatloaf	Kentucky Hot Brown
Mexican Lasagna	Asian Citrus Spinach Salad	Stuffed Green Peppers