I got up to post this morning, only to realize that I am pretty much caught up. Well almost. There is that pesky (delicious) risotto to write about and, of course, Sugar High Friday to contend with. But they will come over the next few days.

In 2006, I experimented a lot in the kitchen. Unless I am baking or I note it otherwise, I typically will look at dozens of recipes and tweak them together to make the dish I create. You can get a lot of great tips by reading recipes.

Anyway, I’ve been toying with doing something that reflects on my recipes in 2006. But although I like the idea of a retro menu or an appy party, I don’t have time right now for that. So I am just going to list off my favorites. These are the best of the best.

So without further ado, I present to you – very simply – my favorite recipes of 2006 in no particular order.

Vanilla Mousse with berry sauce

Herby Cheese Foccacia

Blue Filet Bites

Zuppa Toscana

Stacked Steak Asiago Sandwiches

Swiss chard and kielbasa pasta

Mango Salsa

Beet Greens Bruschetta

Sauteed broccolini

Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookies