Love Bakes Good Cakes: December 2012

Monday, December 31, 2012

Menu Plan Monday {12-31-12}

Here's what we're having at our house this week:

Brian - (B) Applesauce Streusel Muffins (L) BBQ Chicken on Bun

Monday - (B) Cereal, Grits, Oatmeal or Smoothies, Fruit

(L) Leftovers, Soup, Sandwiches, Mac and Cheese or Tortilla Pizzas

(D) BBQ Shrimp Over Pasta, Side Salad, Rolls

Tuesday - (B) Cereal, Grits, Oatmeal or Smoothies, Fruit

(L) Leftovers, Soup, Sandwiches, Mac and Cheese or Tortilla Pizzas

(D) Black Bean Nacho Burgers from Hot Eats and Cool Reads, Potato Salad

Wednesday - (B) Cereal, Grits, Oatmeal or Smoothies, Fruit

(L) Leftovers, Soup, Sandwiches, Mac and Cheese or Tortilla Pizzas

(D) Tomato Basil and Parmesan Soup, Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Thursday - (B) Cereal, Grits, Oatmeal or Smoothies, Fruit

(L) Leftovers, Soup, Sandwiches, Mac and Cheese or Tortilla Pizzas

(D) Sweet and Spicy Steak Stir Fry, Rice, Egg Rolls

Friday - (B) Cereal, Grits, Oatmeal or Smoothies, Fruit

(L) Leftovers, Soup, Sandwiches, Mac and Cheese or Tortilla Pizzas

(D) Tomato Spinach Alfredo Pizza

Saturday - (B) Breakfast out

(L) Leftovers, Soup, Sandwiches, Mac and Cheese or Tortilla Pizzas

(D) Western Beef and Beans, Fruit, Cornbread

Sunday - (B) Breakfast Melts, Tater Tots, Fruit

(L) Leftovers, Soup, Sandwiches, Mac and Cheese or Tortilla Pizzas

(D) Creamy Alfredo Potato Bake, Salad, Garlic Bread, Cookies

I hope you enjoy! Shared at these fun parties!

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Countdown to 2013 - 2012 Reader Favorites

I'm joining other bloggers in writing posts that recap 2012. Today, I am sharing 5 reader favorite recipes from my blog this year. These are the posts that have the most views by readers like you! :)

Kit-Kat Cake - If you want an impressive, but easy cake - or if you're looking for a sugar overload, this is your dessert!

One Pot Goulash - Easy and family-pleasing!

Firecracker Cake - Another impressive dessert - great for the holiday's! You can even switch up the colors for other holidays!

Pumpkin Spice Poke Cake - All the flavors of pumpkin pie, in cake form. 'Nuff said!

Slow Cooker Chicken Posole - Flavorful and easy! Budget-friendly too!

I hope you enjoy! Shared at Finding Joy In My Kitchen and these fun parties!
Featured at Mandy's Recipe Box

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Sunday, December 30, 2012

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Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes

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Countdown to 2013 - 2012 Favorite Dessert Recipes

I'm joining other bloggers in writing posts that recap 2012. Today, I am sharing my 3 favorite dessert recipes from my blog this year.

Kit-Kat Cake

Chocolate Bliss Cheesecake

Sweet Tart Cheesecake Pie

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I hope you enjoy! Shared at Finding Joy In My Kitchen and these fun parties!

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Saturday, December 29, 2012

Weekend Round-Up {12-29-12}

What a busy week! I almost forgot to post Weekend Round-Up! Holiday's always seem to have a way of making things seem more hectic, don't they? Here's what happened around here this week -

On Sunday, I shared a Gingerbread recipe. Actually, I shared 3 recipes. The gingerbread is so easy - and it's great with Caramel Sauce or Lemon Sauce (below)... Or by itself!

Along with the gingerbread, I shared this awesome Caramel Sauce. It would be great in any of your favorite dessert recipes.

I also shared this Lemon Sauce on Sunday. It's such a lovely sauce and so tasty!

Menu Plan Monday was posted on Monday. We had the White Chocolate Tarts from With a Blast for our Christmas dessert. I loved how easy it was to make - and it tasted fabulous! It's a good thing I made two! We definitely will make it again. Tonight, we are having Patty Melts and I look forward to sharing the recipe on the blog! They are one of my favorite sandwiches!

Tuesday, was Christmas. We skipped the "All My Bloggy Friends" linky party this week, to focus on family and our blessings.

Wednesday, I began counting down some of my favorite recipes from this year. I shared my 3 favorite breakfast recipes on the Countdown to 2013 - Favorite Breakfast Recipes of 2012 post.

Thursday, continued the countdown with my favorite soup and bread recipes of 2012.

The New Year always motivates me to be more organized. I designed and shared this menu printable on Thursday - and it comes in 4 different colors.

Yesterday, I shared my 3 favorite main dish recipes from 2012.

Today, I shared my 3 favorite snack and appetizer recipes from 2012.

Most viewed post this week: Kit-Kat Cake

Five things I pinned this week: Italian Chicken from Our Story Italian Zeppole from With A Blast King Ranch Chicken Soup from The Weekend Gourmet Gazpacho Pasta from Bizzy Bakes How to make Macaron's (step by step) from Annie Eats
I hope you enjoy! Shared at these fun parties!

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