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Top Recipes of 2019

by Kathy Patalsky · updated: Oct 19, 2023 · published: Dec 20, 2019 · About 5 minutes to read this article. 1 Comment

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As 2019 draws to a close, it's time to look back on all the recipes I've posted this past year! In case you missed anything, now is a great time to catch up. Here are my Top 31 Recipes of 2019 - and a bit of reflection...

2019.

This past year I made some big blog changes, switching to WordPress from Blogger. There was my 20th high school reunion. I completed a year-long program for a certificate in screenwriting at UCLA and met some amazing people, and produced some really satisfying scripts along the way. And I continued posting recipes and personal stories here on the blog. Then I travelled to Italy. And of course, I played with my kitty cats. I nurtured my mind, body and spirit. Learned to love myself a little more.

And much like any year in life, I learned a bit more about myself. My values, strengths, weaknesses and goals.

As we splash into 2020, a brand new decade, I hope to bring with me lots of love, light, hope, friendship, creative goals, happiness goals and just a lot of self love and confidence too.

If anything, this past year, probably more than ever, I have learned to be on my own side. In saw a quote on Instagram that really spoke to me with this...

"I am on my side: each day I am more and more on my side."

- unknown

Who + What Gets Your Energy?

How I spend my energy will be a big theme for 2020. From creative projects to relationships.

I want to spend my energy on positive things, happy things, soul-nurturing relationships and satisfying work projects. As I look back on my life, I don't regret anything, but I have learned that I need to speak up for myself more. I think my late 30's have taught me that most of all! To not only think my needs, but speak them.

Voice my goals, needs, wants. That's the only way any action can happen.

So speak your needs in 202. And find your people + work environments + projects - things that make you feel whole, on fire with hope and satisfaction. Work and people that bring out your light, your energy, your talent and brilliance. Make you feel like -- you. There is no reason to waste any energy feeling less than fabulous in life. (Easier said than done, but wanting that for yourself is half the battle.)

Life is too short to waste it on people and projects that make you feel less than, unappreciated or broken.

And now, the good stuff. My most popular posts of the year! (Note: this ranking method obviously always gives favoring to posts that were done earlier in the year.)

Recipe Trends 2019

So the trends I noticed from my posts last year: beans, bowls, cake baking, comfort food!..

Who knows what 2020 will bring. Maybe sweet potatoes will make another comeback - Today show thinks so. I guess I'll just have to wait and see! Any special requests? Let me know in the comments!

Top 31 Recipes of 2019

  1. Coconut Curry Rice Bowl
  2. Vegan Birthday Cake
  3. West African Peanut Chickpeas
  4. Pesto + Parm Pasta e Fagioli
  5. Buddha Bowl
  6. Vegan Glazed Donuts
  7. Ridiculously Creamy Vegan Fettuccine Alfredo
  8. Easy Vegan Chili
  9. Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
  10. Wacky Chocolate Cake
  11. Sunny Day Tofu Sandwich
  12. Banana Cream Pudding
  13. Cowgirl Baked Beans
  14. Speedy Peanut Seitan Rice Bowl
  15. Potato Tempeh Bacon Mushroom Salad
  16. Fresh Strawberry Ice Cream
  17. Softy Chocolate Chip Cookies
  18. Wild Blueberry Pumpkin Seed Smoothie
  19. Smoothie Oatmeal
  20. Chunky Veggie Pasta Sauce
  21. Cinnamon Soy Latte
  22. Pine Nut Pesto
  23. Toasty Pumpkin Chickpea Fritters (recipe revamp)
  24. The Best Green Bean Casserole
  25. Banana Pancakes
  26. Garlic Herb Cheeseball
  27. Winter Veggie Stew
  28. Walnut Sticky Buns
  29. Soft Sweet Potato Rolls
  30. Grilled Cheese Italiano
  31. Caesar Salad

Recipe Photos...

  1. Coconut Curry Rice Bowl
coconut curry chickpea rice
coconut curry rice bowl

2. Vegan Birthday Cake

vegan birthday cake
vegan birthday cake

3. West African Peanut Chickpeas

african peanut chickpeas
african peanut chickpeas

4. Pesto + Parm Pasta e Fagioli

Pasta e Fagioli

5. Buddha Bowl

buddha bowl
buddha bowl

6. Vegan Glazed Donuts

vegan donuts
vegan donuts

7. Ridiculously Creamy Vegan Fettuccine Alfredo

vegan alfredo sauce
vegan alfredo sauce

8. Easy Vegan Chili

easy vegan chili
easy vegan chili

9. Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

chocolate chip banana bread
chocolate chip banana bread

10. Wacky Chocolate Cake

wacky chocolate cake
wacky chocolate cake

11. Sunny Day Tofu Sandwich

tofu sandwich
tofu sandwich

12. Banana Cream Pudding

banana cream pudding
banana cream pudding

13. Cowgirl Baked Beans

Cowgirl Baked Beans
Cowgirl Baked Beans

14. Speedy Peanut Seitan Rice Bowl

seitan rice bowls

15. Potato Tempeh Bacon Mushroom Salad

potato tempeh avocado salad

16. Fresh Strawberry Ice Cream

strawberry ice cream cone

17. Softy Chocolate Chip Cookies

chocolate chip cookies

18. Wild Blueberry Pumpkin Seed Smoothie

blueberry pumpkin seed smoothie
blueberry pumpkin seed smoothie

19. Smoothie Oatmeal

smoothie oatmeal
smoothie oatmeal

20. Chunky Veggie Pasta Sauce

marinara sauce chunky

21. Cinnamon Soy Latte

cinnamon latte
latte

22. Pine Nut Pesto

pine nut pesto

23. Toasty Pumpkin Chickpea Fritters (recipe revamp)

24. The Best Green Bean Casserole

green bean casserole

25. Banana Pancakes

banana pancakes

26. Garlic Herb Cheeseball

garlic herb cheese ball

27. Winter Veggie Stew

Winter Veggie Stew

28. Walnut Sticky Buns

29. Soft Sweet Potato Rolls

sweet potato rolls

30. Grilled Cheese Italiano

grilled cheese italiano

31. Vegan Caesar Salad

And that's it! Those are my Top Recipes of 2019. Thank you so much for being here and continuing to check in with my blog and hopefully gain some amazing new recipes from it. I am so excited for the next decade of HHL! xoxo ~ Kathy

ps. I would love to hear what your fave recipe of 2019 was! Here or otherwise!

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About Kathy Patalsky

Hey there! I'm Kathy, lover of kitty cats, weekend baking, 90's movies, travel, beach fog and foamy lattes. Since 2007, I have been sharing my vegan recipes and photos. My goal is to make your cooking life a little easier, delicious - and plant-loaded - while sharing some LIFE and conversation along the way.

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