There are two kinds of people in this world. Those who like pasta and those who like pasta. This year we had a little something for everyone with lighter dishes, fresh tastes and even no boil pasta bakes to save you time! More

We are always looking for ways to keep our kitchens well-organized and clutter-free, and for many of us it's especially important because we live and cook in small spaces. Here are 20 of our favorite organization and storage ideas from the past year – some from our writers' kitchens, some from the web, and many from you, our readers.

• 1 Storing and Organizing Bulk Foods in a Small Kitchen?
• 2 No Pantry? 8 Tips for Keeping Counters Clutter-Free
• 3 Use Magazine Files to Corral Clutter in Kitchen Drawers
• 4 Speedy Lunch Prep! Make a Sandwich Station
• 5 Plastic-Free Food Storage Alternatives More

Our readers' favorite recipes in July included this three cheese tomato tart, and a breakfast banana split, as well as Lucky Charms ice cream sandwiches!

TOP ROW
• 1 Three Cheese Tomato Tart
• 2 Breakfast Banana Split
• 3 Lucky Charms Ice Cream Sandwiches
• 4 Tomato, Broccoli and Mozzarella Pasta Casserole
• 5 Italian Macaroni Salad More

The year 2011 brought cakes, cookies, quick breads and pies. It brought cupcakes, turnovers, biscuits and scones. Some were more challenging recipes and others were perfect for the young baker eager to break out the butter and sugar and get crackin.' More

It's been said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day and judging by the meals our favorite food writers have shared with us this year, we'd have to agree. There's something for everyone no matter what time of day you've got a craving for the breakfast grub! Read on and look back with us at lovely breakfast recipes from bloggers such as David Lebovitz, Joy of Oh Joy!, Jean Aw of NOTCOT, and Deb of Smitten Kitchen. More

The time in between Thanksgiving and the New Year can involve some pretty heavy meals. It's as if your casserole pans and cookie sheets are in constant rotation. And then there comes a moment where everyone's ready for a breath of fresh air, craving something a bit lighter. More

Popular recipes in July included a warm chickpea salad, lemon braised chicken with mint pesto and beans, and a dish of old-fashioned strawberry shortcake.

TOP ROW
• 1 Warm Chickpea Salad with Cumin and Garlic
• 2 Lemon Braised Chicken and Beans with Mint Pesto
• 3 Cheesy Corn Bake
• 4 Old-Fashioned Strawberry Shortcake
• 5 Grits with Corn, Goat Cheese and Roasted Tomatoes More

From summer berries to winter citrus, fresh fruits inspire all manner of sweet treats in our kitchens. Fruit desserts can be simple (grilled figs), classic (strawberry shortcake), and elegant (blood orange parfait), and they're nearly always infused with beautiful color. Here are 15 of our favorite seasonal fruit recipes from the past year. More

Kitchen tours in June included a look inside our own Leela Cyd Ross's small, bright kitchen in Portland, as well as a renovation that cost less than $7000.

TOP ROW
• 1 Leela and Dave's Tiny Bright Kitchen
• 2 Tanja's Smart, Under $7000 Kitchen Renovation
• 3 Tom and Justin's Classic
• 4 Javier and Marsha Learn Together More

We have had such fun reviewing and sharing recipes from the avalanche of cookbooks published this year. These were some of our favorite recipes, including dishes from authors like Melissa Clark, Yotam Ottolenghi, and Jeni Britton Bauer of Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams – all of whom appeared on our readers' top five cookbooks of 2011 list, too! More