We recently asked BuzzFeed Life's editors, writers, and readers to share the favorite thing they made this past year. Here's what they said.
1. Banana Cake with Nutella & Cream Cheese Frosting
2. Stovetop Carnitas
3. Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies
4. Pesto, Tomato & Broccoli Pasta
5. Chocolate Avocado Pudding
6. Easy Weeknight Chicken
7. Original Plum Torte
8. Creamy Brussels Sprouts Shallot Dip
9. Homemade Pumpkin Butter & Sautéed Dates
"My favorite kinds of recipes are ones where you take a fruit or vegetable (here, squash and dates, respectively), add pantry staples to them (sugar and olive oil & salt, respectively), and go to town." —Rachel Christensen
10. 2-Ingredient Biscuits
11. Cheesecake Tart with Apple Roses & Nutella Crust
12. Spaghetti Squash with Bacon, Spinach & Goat Cheese
"I love this recipe because it's full of vegetables but really only healthyish, on account of the goat cheese and the bacon. It's also great because it teaches you how to cook spaghetti squash in a way that makes it sweet and al dente, instead of water-logged and flavorless. —Christine Byrne
13. Avocado Bread
14. Chocolate & Caramel Covered Graham Crackers
15. Pasta with Sundried Tomato Cream Sauce
16. Black Bean & Quinoa Enchilada Bake
"This has become a staple in my house. To make it even more delicious, I make my own enchilada sauce, use homemade stock, and add lime juice when it's done." —MrsH810
17. Green Chickpea & Chicken Curry with Swiss Chard
18. Spinach Banana Smoothie Muffins
"These are an excellent way to incorporate greens into kids' diets. My little son doesn't even know this muffin has spinach in it."—Antonet Roajer
19. Thai Coconut Soup
20. Brussels Sprouts Breakfast Hash
21. Mushroom Tacos with Goat Cheese Crema
22. Swedish Meatball Noodle Soup
"When it gets cold here in Michigan, I love making this. Super rich, creamy, beefy — and the perfect comfort food." —Alexis L. Greenley