These are the Top 16 Recipes of 2016 on Frugal Foodie Mama as clicked on, pinned, and shared by you...
I am still finding it hard to believe that we have just flipped the page to the start of a new year a few days ago. In fact, I just now bought a brand spanking new binder with tabs and calendar sheets for my blogging editorial calendar. Yes, I am a little old-fashioned like that. No Google calendars or a streamlined online planner for me. There is just something about putting the ink to a fresh calendar page that is so personally satisfying to me. Even though I have definitely went full-on digital in many other aspects of my life, I have a feeling that I will always stay low-tech when it comes to my yearly planner and stick to paper & ink. ;) Can anyone else relate to me here?
I think the start to a new year always prompts most of us to look back on the year past. Which goals did we meet and which ones did we fall short of in the past 365 days? Blog-wise, I had set 3 goals for myself at the beginning of 2016- 1. To grow to 10,000 followers on Instagram. 2. To foster more of a community with my readers and followers on social media by becoming more engaged & present. & 3. To learn & embrace Snapchat. The first one I fell short of by a little less than 2,000. With the second goal, I feel that I have made great strides with it, but I do feel I can still improve on this community of ours even more over the next year. And the last goal? Well, let's just say I didn't even start it. As much as I tried, I just couldn't make myself love Snapchat. And then Instagram came out with their Stories feature, and I didn't see much of a point in learning yet another social media platform. ;)
Each and every year, we all meet goals (and sometimes even blow them out of the water!), we fall a little short of some of them, or we realize in hindsight that we may have set a goal or two that we should have never really set to begin with. I am still working on my blogging goals for 2017, but my continuous, never ending goal year after year is to create and share recipes with you all that I know you will love. Recipes that are family-pleasing, budget friendly, and not overly complicated. In 2016, I published 84 brand new recipes to Frugal Foodie Mama. Below are the 16 most popular recipe posts from the last year as clicked on, pinned, and shared by YOU... :)
#16. Orange Creamsicle Danish Muffins- These easy to make, 4 ingredient muffins can be on your breakfast table in less than 30 minutes...
#15. Garlic Parmesan Roasted Brussels Sprouts- Fresh Brussels sprouts & mushrooms are oven roasted until tender & caramelized & then topped with a rich & savory garlic Parmesan sauce...
#14- Slow Cooker Apple Butter Rice Pudding- Creamy, comforting rice pudding is jazzed up with apple butter & chunks of fresh apple...
#13. Easy Apple Pie Trail Mix- Whip up this fall inspired trail mix in just minutes with only 4 simple ingredients...
#12. Chicken di Prosciutto- A creamy mushroom-tarragon sauce brimming with crispy prosciutto is served over golden brown panko breaded chicken breasts...
#10- Sweet & Spicy Sriracha Dipping Sauce- Golden honey and bold sriracha sauce come together in this delicious & quick dipping sauce...
#9- Cherry Limeade Mojito Floats- Refreshing lime, fresh mint, & sweet cherry come together perfectly in these frosty & boozy floats...
#8- Strawberry Cannoli Tiramisu- Sweet summer strawberries & a two classic Italian desserts come together perfectly in this no-bake dessert...
7. Easy Bacon & Eggs Cups- These Easy Bacon & Egg Cups are perfectly poppable & portable making them great for a weekend brunch spread or for a quick & hearty breakfast on the go...
6. Antipasto Panzanella Salad- Two classic Italian salads are combined into one in this delicious salad that's perfect for backyard BBQ's & potlucks...
5. Strawberry Muffin Breakfast Cookies- You only need 4 simple ingredients & just 25 minutes to whip up these filling & budget friendly breakfast cookies...
#4- Easy Diet Dr. Pepper Brownies- You only need 3 simple ingredients to whip up these fudgy & practically guilt-free brownies...
#3. Italian Chicken & Tortellini Broth Bowls- A budget friendly version of a restaurant favorite that you can have on your dinner table in around 30 minutes...
#2. Berry Patriotic Poke Cake- Incorporating the flavors of black cherry, fresh raspberries and blueberries, this easy-to-make poke cake is the perfect addition to your summer celebration...
And the Number #1 Recipe of 2016 is (Drum roll, please!)...
#1. Parmesan Chicken Corn Chowder- This creamy chowder with its hearty potatoes, roasted chicken, and the addition of Parmesan cheese takes the traditional corn chowder to a whole other level of deliciousness...
Did YOUR favorite recipe from the past year make the cut into the top 16? :)
What would you love to see more of here on Frugal Foodie Mama in 2017?
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