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Happy 6th Birthday Closet Cooking!

[heart_this] · Apr 29, 2013 · 52 Comments

Happy 6th Birthday Closet Cooking!

Today is Closet Cookings 6th Birthday!

This last year of Closet Cooking was full of new recipes and they might just be the tastiest ones yet! With all of the tantalizing new recipes added this year there are now almost 1700 recipes on Closet Cooking with no signs of stopping! When I first started Closet Cooking 6 years ago it was more of an experiment, a way of chronicling my adventures in the kitchen but with your support it has grown into so much more and it is now one of my passions and an obsession! Here’s to another tasty year at Closet Cooking!

Continuing with the Closet Cooking birthday tradition I took the time to look back over the last year and I chose one of my favourite recipes from each month. It was really difficult choosing just one recipe from each month but here they are in reverse order:

Roasted Cauliflower and Mushroom Quinoa Salad in Balsamic Vinaigrette
Roasted Cauliflower and Mushroom Quinoa Salad in Balsamic Vinaigrette

Pepperoni Pizza Casserole
Pepperoni Pizza Casserole

Cauliflower Pizza Crust (with BBQ Chicken Pizza)
Cauliflower Pizza Crust (with BBQ Chicken Pizza)

Buffalo Roasted Cauliflower
Buffalo Roasted Cauliflower

Chocolate and Maraschino Cherry Shortbread Cookies
Chocolate and Maraschino Cherry Shortbread Cookies

Cheesy Broccoli Quinoa
Cheesy Broccoli Quinoa

Rolo Cheesecake Bars
Rolo Cheesecake Bars

Chicken and Avocado Enchiladas in Creamy Avocado Sauce
Chicken and Avocado Enchiladas in Creamy Avocado Sauce

Maple Bourbon Bacon Jam
Maple Bourbon Bacon Jam

Pineapple and Shrimp Fried Quinoa
Pineapple and Shrimp Fried Quinoa

Creamy Avocado Dressing (aka Guacamole Buttermilk Dressing)
Creamy Avocado Dressing (aka Guacamole Buttermilk Dressing)

Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Popper Burgers
Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Popper Burgers

New eCookbooks

During the last year I was very pleased to release the following four new eCookbooks each of which contains some favourite recipes from Closet Cookng and some all new recipes.

Melty Grilled Cheese

Melty Grilled Cheese

Craving a grilled cheese? These 25 drool inducing grilled cheese sandwiches are just stuffed full of ooey gooey melted cheese and sure to satisfy even the strongest craving. Never have a boring grilled cheese again!

Tasty Soups

Tasty Soups

Soup is pure comfort food any time and this cookbook collects 25 of tastiest the soup recipes ever to come out of my closet sized kitchen, including exclusive new recipes!

Game Day Party Food

Game Day Party Food

Having some friends over for the game? This cookbook contains 25 quick and easy recipes that will disappear quickly have your guests raving about the food at your party!

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The Best of Closet Cooking 2013

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Comments

  1. Rachel @ Baked by Rachel says

    April 29, 2013 at 12:33 pm

    Happy blogiversary! You have quite the tasty collection of recipes. Can't wait to see what you come up with in the coming year! 🙂

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  2. Pilar says

    April 29, 2013 at 12:39 pm

    Felicidades! Te deseo muchos años más con tu estupendo blog
    Saludos

    Reply
  3. Chocolate Shavings says

    April 29, 2013 at 1:10 pm

    Happy blogiversary! And love seeing all the dishes you've been cooking up over the years — it's quite the spread!

    Reply
  4. Bev Weidner (Bev Cooks) says

    April 29, 2013 at 1:13 pm

    Sweeeeet! Happy Blogibirthery!

    Reply
  5. Erika says

    April 29, 2013 at 1:16 pm

    Happy Blogiversary… I really need a couple of jars of that Maple Bourbon Bacon Jam in my life.

    Reply
  6. LKF says

    April 29, 2013 at 1:17 pm

    Happy Birthday Closet Cooking! Keep up the great cooking! We love your recipes!

    Reply
  7. Johanna GGG says

    April 29, 2013 at 1:23 pm

    happy blogiversary – I have just realised that we started our blogs on the same day – yours is looking good and you have had some really tasty recipes over the past year

    Reply
  8. Tieghan says

    April 29, 2013 at 1:34 pm

    Happy Birthday!!! Six year is a huge thing! Congrats

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  9. [email protected] says

    April 29, 2013 at 1:50 pm

    Congratulations, Kevin!!! I have enjoyed following you 2 years out of your six, and looking forward to many more for you. x

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  10. Christine (Cook the Story) says

    April 29, 2013 at 2:14 pm

    Happy Blogiversary, Kevin! Congratulations on another tasty year. I love the recipes you've chosen to share in celebration, especially the avocado dressing. Yum!

    Reply
  11. Rona says

    April 29, 2013 at 2:14 pm

    Wow – Congrats! Question: After looking through all of your recipes… which I'm sure was hungry work… which one did you make?

    Reply
  12. Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says

    April 29, 2013 at 2:40 pm

    6 years is quite the accomplishment, congrats!

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  13. marla says

    April 29, 2013 at 2:56 pm

    Congrats on 6 years of great success & all these wonderful recipes!

    Reply
  14. Kim says

    April 29, 2013 at 2:56 pm

    Happy Birthday to you 🙂 Love the blog and all your amazing recipes, Kevin!

    Reply
  15. Heather Christo says

    April 29, 2013 at 3:25 pm

    wow Kevin. 1700 recipes is quite a feat! Thank you for all you share 🙂 you are amazing!!

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  16. Michelle @ Brown Eyed Baker says

    April 29, 2013 at 5:02 pm

    Happy blog birthday, Kevin! I just adore your creations!

    Reply
  17. Savannagal says

    April 29, 2013 at 5:53 pm

    Happy blog-iversary! I love your blog. Your photography and food staging are amazing. The images always make me hungry, even after I've eaten. Oh, and the recipes are bad either! Thanks for continuing to share with the public. Many more years to you.

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  18. Akansha Gupta says

    April 29, 2013 at 6:03 pm

    Happy anniversary Kevin ! Inspires me to cook fabulous meals when I read the fantastic recipes you can do it in a tiny kitchen with such enthusiasm !
    Keep cooking your delicious meals !

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  19. Anonymous says

    April 29, 2013 at 9:30 pm

    Thank you for your blog! Since I discovered it around 6 months ago, I've made at least one recipe a week and look forward to your new posts. I know that it takes a lot of work and time, and the care that you put into it is evident!

    Reply
  20. kitblu says

    April 29, 2013 at 9:30 pm

    Happy birthday!! So happy that we are the ones who get the gifts. I missed the cauliflower pizza crust the first time around but it is on my radar now.

    Reply
  21. Cora says

    April 29, 2013 at 9:35 pm

    Happy 6th Blog Birthday, Kevin! You have much to be proud of and much to build on for the future. Congratulations!

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  22. The Farmer's Attic says

    April 29, 2013 at 10:52 pm

    Happy 6th Birthday!!!! I've had the pleasure of making a few of your recipes and they were delish!!!! Here's to many more years of cooking, blogging and publishing!

    Lucy

    Reply
  23. Ginny McMeans says

    April 29, 2013 at 11:12 pm

    Happiest Birthday Kevin. You blog is amazing and I love it!

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  24. ashley - baker by nature says

    April 29, 2013 at 11:21 pm

    Wow – 6 years! How amazing! Congratulations!!!

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  25. Joan Messenger says

    April 29, 2013 at 11:23 pm

    Happy 6th Birthday!!

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  26. Tanya says

    April 29, 2013 at 11:23 pm

    Congrats on your 6 years! I've been reading for the past year and enjoy, thank you 🙂

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  27. Anonymous says

    April 29, 2013 at 11:50 pm

    Congrats on the milestone! Very impressive!

    Reply
  28. Irina @ wandercrush says

    April 30, 2013 at 12:17 am

    Happy blog birthday! I just started my own, so it's encouraging for me to see successful bloggers like yourself keeping at it for so long. The recipes look amazing. Anyway, cheers and thanks for the inspiration!

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  29. kevin says

    April 30, 2013 at 1:33 am

    Thanks so much everyone! Without you Closet Cooking would not be what it is today!

    Reply
  30. Esi says

    April 30, 2013 at 2:01 am

    Happy blog birthday! I always love seeing your posts and what creative food you will come up with next.

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  31. Lynn Huntley says

    April 30, 2013 at 2:04 am

    Happy Birthday!!! Wonderful, Mouth Watering and Amazing Recipes~Lynn @ Turnips 2 Tangerines

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  32. Gaby says

    April 30, 2013 at 2:08 am

    HAPPY BLOGIVERSARY!!! you've had an amazing 6 years and I can't wait to see what the next 6 bring!

    Reply
  33. jasi says

    April 30, 2013 at 2:16 am

    your recipes and blogging voice are still among the very best on the net. really love your space here. thanks for writing.

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  34. Belinda says

    April 30, 2013 at 3:26 am

    Happy Blogiversary! I love your recipes, you are so creative!

    Reply
  35. Amy @ What Jew Wanna Eat says

    April 30, 2013 at 3:34 am

    Congrats! Love your unique and tasty recipes!

    Reply
  36. Peabody says

    April 30, 2013 at 4:37 am

    Congrats Kevin…here's to at least 6 more!

    Reply
  37. Marysue says

    April 30, 2013 at 5:06 am

    Happy (almost belated) Birthday, Kevin and Closet Cooking! I just found you a few weeks ago, but I look forward to the six years of more and more delicious goodies from you!

    Reply
  38. Joanne says

    April 30, 2013 at 10:32 am

    Happy blog anniversary kevin! It has been QUITE a delicious year for you!

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  39. Anonymous says

    April 30, 2013 at 10:53 am

    Kevin,

    A Happy 6th. May you have many, many more!

    Reply
  40. Lloyd Hamilton says

    April 30, 2013 at 10:59 am

    Congratulations Kevin! Your recipes are tasty and inspiring!! Keep up the good work!!

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  41. Lloyd Hamilton says

    April 30, 2013 at 11:00 am

    Congratulations Kevin! Your blog and recipes are truly inspiring!!!
    here's to many more!!!

    Reply
  42. Cassie B says

    April 30, 2013 at 12:51 pm

    Happy Birthday Closet Cooking!! I am so happy that I found your blog and I can't wait to try the recipes you already have and the recipes you're going to come up with (:

    Reply
  43. btpeaceproject says

    April 30, 2013 at 1:02 pm

    Happy 6th B-day to Closet Cooking. Thanks for all the yummy recipes. You were the first blog I followed. I also appreciate you linking us up with some of your favorite blogs. You have helped me bring more creativity into my cooking. Thank you!

    Reply
  44. Edna says

    April 30, 2013 at 2:54 pm

    Happy 6th Blogaversary!! Although I am relatively new here, I enjoy your blog and look forward to the latest recipes you create. Looking forward to more great recipes in the future!

    Reply
  45. Jeanette says

    April 30, 2013 at 2:59 pm

    Happy 6th Blog Birthday Kevin! I always enjoy seeing your mouth watering recipes. Here's to many more years!

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  46. cathy pollak @ Noble Pig says

    April 30, 2013 at 4:50 pm

    Happy 6th B-day!! These sandwiches..OMG I am dying here and very inspired!!! WOW.

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  47. Gloria Baker says

    April 30, 2013 at 6:25 pm

    Happy Birthday dear Kevin!! I love your blog and recipes!
    Thanks for your amazing recipes!
    xo

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  48. Julie says

    May 1, 2013 at 4:26 am

    Hey that's awesome. I'm a longtime reader who hasn't commented but made a lot of your recipes.

    I like everything I've made so far but I am partial to all your stuff with jalapeno – and get a kick out of the fact that you seem to be a jalapeno freak too!

    Here's to many more years cooking and blogging! Thank you!

    Reply
  49. Anonymous says

    May 1, 2013 at 11:14 pm

    Congrats Kevin! I've enjoyed following your blog for many years now and must say you provide us fans a plethora of innovative recipes that truly excite the senses. Excellent work! Hope you continue for many years to come.

    Vicki

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  50. Kim Bee says

    May 2, 2013 at 3:47 am

    Happy Bloggy Birthday.

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  51. Beth Garcia says

    May 2, 2013 at 2:36 pm

    Happy birthday!! I have been following you for most of those 6 years, looking forward to many more years to come!

    Reply
  52. jan says

    May 11, 2013 at 4:26 pm

    All I have to say is THANK YOU, thank you, thank you!!!! I really do appreicate you!!

    jan

    Reply

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