Showing posts with label Recap. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Recap. Show all posts

Friday, February 27, 2015

Best of the Month January 2015

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A recap of my most popular posts from last month (January 2015)


Best of the Month January 2015:  A recap of my most popular posts from last month (January 2015)



Last year's most viewed of January:

Chocolate Pound Cake


Chocolate Pound Cake:  A rich, chocolaty, dense cake in loaf form.  A great dessert, or have a slice with your morning coffee.

A rich, chocolaty, dense cake in loaf form.  A great dessert, or have a slice with your morning coffee.  Now has 914 views and 84 +1s

Now this January's most viewed:

Cucumber Finger Sandwiches


Cucumber Finger Sandwiches:  Simple and delicious finger sandwiches made with cucumbers sandwiched between creamy cheese and soft bread. An easy afternoon snack or an elegant party food.

Simple and delicious finger sandwiches made with cucumbers sandwiched between creamy cheese and soft bread. An easy afternoon snack or an elegant party food. 371 views and 55 +1s.

Patta Gobhi Mattar (Cabbage and Peas)


Patta Gobhi Mattar (Cabbage and Peas):  A spicy, vegetarian Indian dish of cabbage, peas (I added some carrots to the mix), and warm spices.

A spicy, vegetarian, Indian dish of cabbage, peas (I added some carrots to the mix), and warm spices. 286 views and 38 +1s.

15 Super Dips for Super Bowl 2015


15 Super Dips for Super Bowl 2015:  A roundup of 15 dips, salsas, and spreads to make any Super Bowl party super.  I sure love dips.

A roundup of 15 dips, salsas, and spreads to make any Super Bowl party super.  I sure love dips.  224 views and 81 +1s.

Larb (Minced Meat Salad)


Larb:  A Laotion/Thai minced meat salad made with ground pork (or chicken), fish sauce, lime juice, toasted ground rice, and fresh herbs/vegetables.

A Laotian/Thai minced meat salad made with ground pork (or chicken), fish sauce, lime juice, toasted ground rice, and fresh herbs/vegetables. 223 views and 74 +1s.

Mushroom and Wild Rice Soup


Mushroom and Wild Rice Soup:  A creamy, meatless, soup with mushrooms and wild rice.  It's warm comfort food for a cold night.

A creamy, meatless, soup with mushrooms and wild rice. It's warm comfort food for a cold night. 221 views and 49 +1s.

Check out last year's best of January:

Best of the Month January 2014

Enjoy.

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Friday, January 3, 2014

Happy New Year: 2013 Recap

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A New Year recap of the most popular posts from each month in 2013.



I will start this recap with last year's most popular post and my favorite holiday tradition.


Swedish Meatballs


These are delicious meatballs in a creamy gravy.  I literally lick my plate clean.  The meatballs are usually made with a mixture of ground meats such as pork and beef sometimes veal and/or lamb.  This is a recipe my husband grew up with and I only had after I met him.  The holiday season isn't complete anymore with out these.

Now this years most popular posts in alphabetical order:




Bacon Wrapped French Toast

Sweet french toast sticks wrapped in crunchy, salty bacon.  A great hand held breakfast and gameday snack.  These turned out even better than I imagined and are a definite make again recipe.  They can be prepared the night before and held in the refrigerator until ready to bake and eat.  This is probably my favorite recipe of the year and also my most popular.  These were also listed as Foodista's food blog of the day October 14th 2013 (yay).



Bacon wrapped potato wedges

A delicious football snack made with soft potato wedges wrapped with crispy bacon.  I love bacon.  I think I would eat just about anything wrapped in bacon.  These potato wedges made a great snack and were a big hit.  They were even great after freezing.



Baked samosas

A great recipe I got from With Love from Mom's Kitchen.  Spicy potatoes and peas stuffed into hand sized pastry then baked until golden.  A great snack or appetizer.  I love Indian food and I love samosas.  Usually they are fried in oil but these are baked which makes them easier and better for you.



Black bean soup

A creamy, flavorful, and meatless soup made with black beans and spices.  Filling enough for an entree.  I loved this soup.  It was a last minute dinner idea that turned out delicious.  This recipe can easily be made vegan by substituting vegetable broth and omitting the cheese and sour cream garnish (guacamole or plain avocado would be a great substitute). This picture/recipe was accepted to TasteSpotting which helped it receive more views (and made me proud).



Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

Savory beef and crisp broccoli served over rice.  This is a stand-by recipe for me.  It uses leftover steak and anytime I have leftover steak this is the recipe I make.  I love that it turns a small piece (maybe 2-3 oz) of steak into another complete meal for two.  And it's quick and simple.



Ciabatta

A crisp and chewy loaf of rustic bread made from a very wet dough.  This is my husband's favorite bread.  It is delicious, makes great sandwiches, and is great with bruschetta.  This was also accepted to YeastSpotting.



Light wheat English muffins

Soft, flat buns full of nooks and crannies, English Muffins make a great breakfast or lunch sandwich even a great snack.  Sometimes I even make bacon, egg, and cheese sandwiches with these, and freeze them.  My husband loves taking them to work for lunch.  I think homemade English muffins are so much better than store bought.  These were accepted to YeastSpotting.



Hershey's Chocolate Cheesecake

A rich, dark chocolate cheese cake with a chocolate cookie crumb crust and chocolate drizzle.  Chocolate, chocolate, chocolate...that's what I love about this cheesecake.  I actually don't care for regular cheesecake but this cheesecake is where it's at.  This cake is so rich and dark that you only need a very small piece and it goes great with a big glass of milk.  This is a once a year indulgence in my house my husband always wants this as his birthday cake.



how to roast garlic

A simple tutorial on how to roast garlic.  If you love garlic this is a technique you need to know.  I roast garlic all the time for use in so many recipes.  My favorite use for roasted garlic is garlic bread. If you've never had garlic bread with roasted garlic you don't know what you are missing.  Roasted garlic is delicious and it makes your kitchen/house smell great.



pumpkin oatmeal raisin cookies

Soft, moist, and chewy oatmeal raisin cookies that taste like pumpkin pie.  I finally decided to make something with pumpkin for this fall/winter.  These are what I came up with and they were delicious.




Slow cooker roast beef sandwiches

Beef roast slow cooked in broth and beer until tender then placed on a baguette and topped with melted cheese.  The cooking liquid can be used as a dipping sauce.  These sandwiches were delicious.  My husband loved this meal and the leftover meat was used for cheese steak stromboil.



Special dark mocha chip cake

A moist dark chocolate cake with a creamy mocha frosting topped with chopped chocolate chips.  This was my birthday cake this year (2013) and it made my birthday week great.  My husband was out of town on a work trip over my birthday so I was all alone for the big 30.  This cake made my 30th birthday very special (I love chocolate).

Thanks for sharing the year with Joybee, What's for Dinner?  I hope to have a great new year and I wish everyone a great new year too.  Enjoy.
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Monday, April 8, 2013

My 100th Post Recap

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In honor of my 100th post a recap of my top 25 post popular and favorite posts.


 I am proud to post my 100th blog post.  For this post I'm just recapping my top 25 recipes.  I have separated them in to 5 categories of 5 recipes.  It was fun to go through all my posts I hope you enjoy them as much as I did.  Here they are.

Vegetarian Entrees:

Szechuan Eggplant: A quick and easy vegetarian stir fry made with eggplant, garlic, ginger, and soy sauce.

 Tofu Thai Green Curry:  The sweetness of coconut milk, the sourness of lime, and the saltiness of fish sauce. A Thai green curry made with tofu and vegetables.  Delicious.

 Bhindi (Okra) Masala:  A vegetarian Indian dish made with okra and spices.  A delicious, healthy, and filling meal.

 Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili:  A meatless chili made with four kinds of beans, zucchini, and a mixed pepper puree.

 Tabouli and Greek Salad with Hummus and Pita:  A healthy and fresh  Middle Eastern themed meal of Tabouli and Greek salad with pita and hummus on the side.






Meat Entrees:

Swedish Meatballs: Delicious meatballs in a creamy gravy.  I literally licked my plate clean.

 Prime Rib:  A juicy and tender beef rib roast served with a baked potato, cauliflower, and Au jus.  The perfect anniversary dinner.


Slow Cooker Meatballs: Tender meatballs in tomato sauce cooked in a slow cooker.

Brats in a Blanket and Papaya Salad:  This meal takes a childhood favorite (pigs in a blanket) and makes it adult food by wrapping bratwursts in a homemade roll with smoked Gouda and sauerkraut.  Served with papaya salad on the side, and mustard for dipping, of course.

 Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes:  Who doesn't love sloppy Joes? I made this childhood favorite in my slow cooker with ground beef, lentils, bell pepper, onion, and some other regular house hold condiments.





Sides, Snacks and Appetizers:


Vegetable Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce:  Noodles, lettuce, sprouts, carrots and herbs rolled tightly in rice sheets served with a peanut sauce for dipping.

 Baked Samosa:  Another great recipe from With Love from Mom's Kitchen.  Spicy potatoes and peas stuffed into hand sized pastry then baked until golden.  A great snack or appetizer.

 Bruschetta: A light, fresh snack made with tomatoes, basil, and balsamic vinegar on top of toasted bead. Makes a great appetizer or light meal.

 Pineapple Salad:  A refreshing, sweet and spicy salad made with pineapple, mint, and jalapeno.

 Parmesan and Garlic Roasted Broccoli:  A deliciously simple vegetable side of roasted broccoli flavored with parmesan, garlic and a dash of lemon juice.






Tutorials/How to:


 How to Make Kefir:  A fermented milk product that has great probiotic properties.  Kefir is easy to make and has many uses, all you need to get started are the grains.

 How to Make Salsa:  A tutorial on how to make a quick salsa with tomatoes, onion, cilantro, jalapenos and lime juice chopped fine in a food processor.

 How to Make Ricotta Cheese at Home:  Making ricotta cheese at home is so simple and uses very few ingredients.

 How to Make Roasted Red Bell Peppers:  A simple tutorial on how to roast sweet red bell peppers at home.

 How to Roast Garlic:  A simple tutorial on how to roast garlic.








Breakfasts and Desserts:

Chocolate Chip Cookies:  Nothing is better than fresh baked cookies. I love to bake cookies, not only because I love eating them but because everyone loves homemade cookie. I believe it is a great way to say "I love you" to your friends and family and everyone seems to really appreciate it.

 A More Filling Granola:  A sweet and crunchy granola made with nuts, seeds and rolled grains.  A great  breakfast or snack.

 Peanut Butter Bars:  Deliciously sweet and chewy peanut butter comfort food.

 Blueberry Pancakes:  I like to call this my blue breakfast.  Blueberry, whole wheat pancakes and a blueberry smoothie.

 Stuffed French Toast Bread Pudding:  Bread pudding lightly sweetened with maple syrup with cream cheese and raisins.  Great breakfast.

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