Presenting….The Top 20 Recipes of 2013, according to YOU, the readers! As I was compiling the list of the most popular recipes of the year, there were so many of my family’s favorites on this list. So this year I decided to make just one big list of the most popular recipes instead of the two lists as done in previous years (check out Reader Favorites from 2012 and Our Favorites from 2012 ).
To get to the recipe, just click on the recipe name. Counting down from #20 to #1:…
Roasted Red Pepper Pasta is a creamy pasta dish made lighter by using Greek yogurt. This is a delicious way to eat your veggies plus it’s quick and easy for a weeknight! {can be gluten free depending on pasta choice}
After making Broccoli Pea Pesto Pasta, I was inspired to create more creamy vegetable-based pasta sauces with Greek yogurt. Since we had some roasted red peppers in the pantry, and the rest of the ingredients on hand, Roasted Red Pepper Pasta was first on the list. The smokey sweetness of the roasted red peppers combined with cheese, garlic and made creamy with Greek yogurt is so tasty. The fact that it takes 15 minutes or less to make is even better!…
Cranberry Gingerbread Muffins combine two of the best flavors of the holiday season – cranberry and gingerbread – into a delicious breakfast treat. The tart cranberries complement the sweet and spicy gingerbread beautifully. These muffins would be a wonderful treat for Christmas morning, or any time you’re craving something festive for winter that is easy to make….
White Chocolate Peppermint Fudge is a wonderful, festive fudge recipe that is super easy to make with no candy thermometer required!
Over the summer I found a fudge recipe that has now been sitting in my ‘to-make’ pile for months. It’s for Pumpkin Pie Fudge, looks fabulous, but requires a candy thermometer. Having to use a candy thermometer was just a little too high maintenance for what I had in mind, so the recipe sits. Then I found a fudge recipe that requires no candy thermometer, and I was intrigued. White Chocolate Peppermint Fudge that is super easy to make? This could be wonderful (and dangerous!)
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Chicken Scampi with Roasted Vegetables puts a delicious twist on a classic, healthy favorite and is made in less than 20 minutes. A weekend-worthy dinner made with weeknight-level effort!
As we are in the height of the holiday season, life just gets busier and busier. We make lists, check them twice, the gifts, the cookies the parties, it seems endless. It is times like these when I like to have quick and easy recipes at the ready. With a home-cooked meal made in less than 20 minutes, less time in the kitchen means more time with family and friends. That is where this Chicken Scampi with Roasted Vegetables is perfect! …
Mocha Truffle Cookies combine the classic chocolate and coffee pairing into a tasty little cookie. Easy to make, perfect for any occasion!
Whenever I think about my grandma, aside from her baking prowess, two things come to mind. Wherever we went, we were always together, like joined at the hip together. I thought she was always following me, and I overheard her say how she thought it was cute how I always followed her. One thing for certain was how much we both loved coffee! After dinner, she and I would often enjoy a little cup of decaf together. I remember one of the last Christmases with her, we were sitting at the table, holding our dainty cups of coffee. She looked at me and not so subtly whispered ‘you know what we need with coffee? chocolaaaaaaate!’ It makes me smile just to think about it. She was so funny and so right on! The combination of chocolate and coffee is up there with chocolate and peanut butter or chocolate and milk (or chocolate and chocolate!) …
Red Wine Chocolate Cake is a decadent chocolate bundt cake that is as delicious as it is easy to make. The red wine in the batter gives this cake a sophisticated flair, making it a wonderful finale to your Holiday meal, or any special occasion.
This week Sunday Supper partnered with Gallo Family Vineyards to share Memorable Holiday Meals: Holiday Traditions and Recipes using wine in the recipe. When it comes to memorable Holiday recipes, a cake always stands out as something special. So when we received two bottles of wine from them – Moscato and Cabernet Sauvignon – this Red Wine Chocolate Cake came to mind immediately. Their full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon has tastes of rich black fruit and spice, which I thought would complement the chocolate perfectly….
Over 75 Avocado Recipes by the best food bloggers from across the web!
Find these recipes and more pinned to my Avocado board on Pinterest!
In the months leading up to the holidays, there have been dessert recipes popping up all over the place. While I’m never one to complain about a good dessert, after a while I start craving healthy recipes. Lately it has been all about the avocado. My kids love avocados plain, and I’ve been whipping them into smoothies, as pasta sauce, in place of mayo in sandwiches and salads, even using avocados in place of butter in baking! Since over 75% of fat in an avocado is unsaturated, it’s a great substitute for foods that are high in saturated fat.
While I frequently make delicious avocado recipes at home, it seems very few have made it on the blog. That will change soon, as I get these recipes ready to share with you. In the meantime I gathered over 75 wonderful avocado recipes from my favorite blogger friends. Enjoy! …
Pretzel Oreo Cookie Balls are a delicious yet simple chocolate truffle made with only 4 ingredients. These are one of the easiest desserts you will ever make and also one of the tastiest!
This recipe starts with the classic Oreo Cookie Ball with a pretzel twist. The pretzels add a subtle salty component to the truffle, giving it the salty-sweet combination that is always so popular. This recipe makes plenty, which is good because they will disappear quickly. Pretzel Oreo Cookie Balls will make a wonderful addition to any Holiday treat platter, or for any occasion….
Easy Ice Cream Pie is a delicious, creamy pie that can be made in minutes and chilled to perfection. With this dessert, some family size meals and more, you have an instant dinner party in your freezer!
In preparation for holiday celebrations and entertaining, it’s that time of year when you’re making your lists and checking them twice. If you’re like me, you have it all planned out…or so you think. Then your kids take a short 20 minute nap, have extra activities for the holidays, they need you to play trains, need help put on socks, or just neeeeeeeed something! Sound familiar? (please say yes!) Life happens, right? That’s why I have found some tricks to help make meals and entertaining easier during this busy holiday season….
