The final days of the year provide good reason to reflect, reminisce…and remember our favorite recipes! I pulled together the top 10 recipes of 2017, as determined by comments, emails, and firsthand feedback from my faithful readers. Our quick walk down memory lane also seemed like the perfect time to thank you for all those comments, emails, etc., and let you know how much I appreciate every word of it.
As a bonus, I’ve added a second grouping of the five most popular recipes of the year, with the caveat that they were first posted prior to 2017. It seemed silly to ignore those tried-and-true recipes that serve us well over the long haul!
I’m excited to share many more recipes in the coming year and, as always, welcome any and all feedback and requests. What are you craving these days? What kinds of recipes do you hope to see on the pages of The Fountain Avenue Kitchen in 2018?
Happy New Year!
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Crock Pot Chicken & Wild Rice Soup (with freezer bag option) — “As I was anticipating the snowstorm, I made sure that I had all the ingredients to make this soup…. and I’m glad that I did. Souper delicious! Chicken thighs make for a much more flavorful soup. And I added probably four cups of fresh baby spinach. This soup is both light and hearty — definitely healthy comfort food for a cold and snowy day. Thank you!”
Roasted Zucchini and Mushrooms with Feta — “I saw your recipe in Sunday’s paper and decided to try it tonight. We loved it! It was absolutely delicious! I’m positive this is something I will make again & took your advice on broiling it during the last few minutes.” (As an added note, toss with pasta and an extra drizzle of olive oil for a complete meal!)
Morning Glory Baked Oatmeal takes a little extra prep (you have to grate the carrots and apple) but the reward is worth it. I’ve heard so much positive feedback on this wholesome breakfast — at sporting events, the grocery store, and via email. One reader commented that this just might be her family’s “favorite baked oatmeal recipe of all time. A definite keeper…and possible a weekly occurrence!”
With two basic ingredients and the option to customize with extracts you have on hand, Easy Hand & Body Sugar Scrub has become a fast favorite. Many readers have let me know that they used this as a gift-making project for a group of girls or a Sunday school class or that they simply have a jar sitting by the sink to keep their hands soft (but not greasy!).
Ok…if you were counting, I actually included 11. Although I said I was choosing 10, I went one over and then couldn’t decide which one to toss. So you got a bonus. 😂
And now for the Top 5 from all time…
Thanks Ann. I love them all!
Awesome!