Top Recipe Disasters of 2022: Kitchen Fails You’ll Remember

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It’s recipe disaster day — one of my favorite posts of the year.

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Can you believe it’s been twelve years since I first started sharing my yearly roundup of recipe failures? The tradition continues: I still make a lot of flops in the kitchen, and I’m still having fun with it.

Below are links to previous years’ recipe disaster posts for anyone who wants to stroll down memory lane and see how gloriously wrong things have gone in past seasons:

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This is a lighthearted way to share all my kitchen mishaps. I spend so much time cooking and testing that failures are inevitable — and frequent. I photograph the worst of them so we can laugh at the results and learn from mistakes.

Ready to see this year’s misadventures?

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Slow-Roasted Hot Honey Tomato Crostini Recipe

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Whipped Brie with Rosemary, Maple-Glazed Bacon

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This whipped brie is the perfect appetizer—creamy, decadent and silky. Brie is whipped until smooth and finished with maple syrup, crispy bacon and fresh rosemary for a delightful sweet-salty bite. This is a great time to celebrate cheese with an easy, crowd-pleasing spread. Whipped brie takes ordinary cheese to the next level. Light, airy and … Read more

Winter Kale Salad with Blood Orange Vinaigrette Recipe

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This blood orange kale salad is a savory, nutty winter salad that bursts with color and flavor. Bright blood orange segments pair with toasted pistachios and jewel-like pomegranate arils for a salad that complements soups, sandwiches or a main course. Blood orange season is one of winter’s best treats. I love the vibrant, stain-your-hands color … Read more

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