2015 is officially over! What a great year. We always love to take time each January to look over the last year and see what was a hit and what flopped. We are able to see what really resonated with you, our amazing readers. And we can see what you all like to see most. Like our top 10 recipes of the year! Our Top 10 recipes are always such a hit, and it puts the best recipes right in front of you without having to hunt them out!
Is it surprising that our most popular posts of 2015 were Recipes and Crafts? I don’t think so. I love both as well. So I thought it would be fitting to share with you our top 10 recipes of 2015 in case you missed a few. You can see what were really hot in the kitchen this last year!
Top 10 Recipes of 2015
Chicken Carbonara. This has been our most popular recipe of 2015! And honestly it deserves it! It is the perfect comfort food, all rich and creamy. And it is simple to make and a huge hit with the entire family!
Italian Baked Chicken. If you are looking for a quick family dinner, this is your ticket! It is wholesome, 5 easy ingredients and made from FROZEN chicken! You can have dinner on the table in 20 minutes! It’s my go to when I am running late! Plus it is quite healthy and easily fits with most weight loss plans including Weight Watchers!
How to Freeze Peaches. This isn’t necessarily a recipe per say, but it is food related and very popular every year! We share our secret tips to freezing your own peaches without Sugar! And then you can enjoy fresh peaches all year long! It is our favorite way to preserve peaches! And then you can thaw them for smoothies, fruit leather, or to make Maple Peach jam or peach pie any time of the year. Not just in the summer!
Edible Pixie Dust Pixie Dust is perfect if you happen to have a little girl who loves Fairies! Or if you just want to make your baking extra fun. It’s super easy to make and brings smiles to kid’s faces!
Perfect Lump Free Gravy. My mom was the genius behind this classic favorite. She always made the perfect lump free gravy. This recipe includes her secrets on how to get the perfect gravy every time!
Peanut Butter Muffins These are another classic thanks to my Mom. It’s the favorite sweetness with the delicious flavor of peanut butter! These are great for breakfast, after school snacks or even desserts with a little powdered sugar sprinkled on top!
5 Ingredient Pork Roast This is the perfect lazy man dinner! It is full of flavor and leaves the meat super moist and soft! And best of all it is just 5 simple ingredients, dumped in a slow cooker! And at the end of the day you have a delicious meal our entire family will love!
Gringa Mexican Rice. Another family favorite when it comes to dinner time. My kids ask for this dish all the time! And again it is very simple! It’s not authentic Mexican rice, but a combination of spices that my family just loves! There are never any leftover on this dish.
Belgian Hot Chocolate. When it comes to hot chocolate, no one does it better than Belgium! That is the one thing I miss from our time in Europe, is the amazing authentic Belgian hot chocolate! It was always so smooth, creamy and decadent! So now you can enjoy that all without leaving your home!
Raspberry Rhubarb Jam. We have many jams in our recipe collection, but our Raspberry Rhubarb continues to be the most popular! It has the perfect blend of sweet and sour in a delicious fruity spread! It is great as a Jam, or even as an ice cream or yogurt topping!
If you liked these, make sure to check out our vast collection of family favorite recipes! We have many desserts, appetizers, meals, drinks & Smoothies, snacks, and more! And if you are looking to eat healthy, check out our Weight Watchers Recipes! All our recipes are family tested and approved. And many are great to create with kids for lasting memories! We just love playing in the kitchen, so keep an eye out for even more fun recipes to come in 2016!
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Heather Serra
Tuesday 5th of January 2016
Holy smokes! If these tastes as good as they look...I'm in trouble. I gotta try that Chicken Carbonara. Oh, and the Rasberry Rhubarb Jam doubles as a great homemade gift item too. Love it!
Amber
Wednesday 6th of January 2016
The jam really does double as a great gift! I always make a lot of jam adn share with friends and they love it!
Sandy Cain
Tuesday 5th of January 2016
Italian Baked Chicken. That's me drooling. Mama mia!
Amber
Tuesday 5th of January 2016
It is definitely a favorite in our home! Juice chicken, with great seasoning and really easy to make. What could be better?