There are a lot of reasons not to write about what you’ve cooked, but it is a little sad to see all the photos of food made that will never get a day in the sun. So, here, I’ve collected are many of my 2013 recipe “fails,” or those simply not quite good enough yet to post. I have captioned the photos to the best that my memory serves. Versions of many of these dishes will likely appear in future posts as I refine and finish the recipes.

I’d like to thank my family and the many friends who shared meals with me this year, and patiently waited while I photographed everything. You’re the best.

I know it’s fun for me to look back over these. I hope it is for you too, or at least it’s not totally boring.

Here’s to more, better recipes in 2014! Thanks for reading.

Chicken Enchilladas

Chicken Tortellini Soup

Venison Chili

Cornell Chicken

Mom’s Christmas Cookies

Kosher Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Quinua with Cranberries

Pork Loin with Swiss Chard and Bacon

Pork Loin with Spinach and Bacon with Wine

The Child’s Morning Smoothie

Chicken Thighs and Mushrooms (a Jacques Pepin recipe)

Chicken Stir Fry

Orzo Pilaf

Venison Tenderloin with Roasted Veggies

Falafel

Chicken Marsala

Apple Pie

Chicken Noodle Soup

Chili

Apple Grilled Pork and Smashed Sweet Potatoes

Midnight Burgers

Banged-flat Pork Tenderloin

Brussels Sprouts

Banged-flat Chicken

Cider Tasting

Beef Stew

Red and White Bean Chili

Red and White Bean Chili plus a Chili Dog

Pork Marinade

Caprese Salad

Baked Cauliflower and Spinach

The Best Sweet Corn Sautee

Mushroom and Veggie Risotto

Bleu Cheese Steak and Grilled Asparagus

I’m not totally sure what this was… Spinach something?

Meatballs baked in Red Sauce

Baked Meatballs

Amazing mushrooms from the Farmers Market

Mushroom Risotto

Summer Squash Soup

Chicken Spiedies

Sausage with Spring Potatoes and Green Beans

Pistachio and Asparagus Soup

Red Butter Sauce

Chicken Picatta

Banana Muffins

Grill Night

Asian Grilled Chicken Legs and Thighs

Sausages and Spinach

Clinton’s Ribs, Pasta Salad and Zucchini Bake

Grilled Cheese Soup

Another Mushroom Risotto