Top Posts of 2014

Hello everyone! It's that time of year again--the time for a giant compilation of my most-viewed recipes. However, there's a slight change this year. Since my blog is getting to be a few years old now, I decided to include the top ten posts of all time a well as the ten most under-loved posts (those that I think are delicious but just don't have as many views). Anyway, I hope you try out some of these recipes in 2015, and have a happy new year!

Top 10 Posts of 2014:

10. Tuscan Chicken - juicy chicken cutlets sauteed in a chunky tomato sauce with mushrooms, cannellini beans, and herbs

9. Blueberry Almond Tart - fresh blueberries baked in a creamy almond custard all cradled in a buttery, flaky crust

8. Breakfast Cups - the perfect on-the-go breakfast with bacon, hash browns, and eggs baked together

7. Lemon Cookies - crisp and chewy cookies bursting with tart lemon flavor and topped with creamy lemon frosting

6. S'mores - homemade graham crackers with a touch of cinnamon topped with oven-roasted marshmallows and molten chocolate

5. Beer-Braised Chicken - tender chicken thighs braised in a savory beer broth with potatoes and onions

4. Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic - chicken simmered in a velvety sauce packed with sweet roasted garlic, shallots, and herbs

3. Passover Chocolate Pecan Thumbprint Cookies - pecan thumbprint cookies with a melty chocolate center perfect for Passover

2. Red Velvet Muffins - delicious red velvet cake in muffin form

1. Eggplant Rollatini - eggplant, prosciutto, and ricotta filling rolled up and baked in marinara until bubbly and golden

Top 10 Most Under-Loved Posts:

10. Ginger Chili Wings - chicken wings marinated in a spicy ginger soy sesame sauce and seared until crisp

9. Spring Quiche - mini quiches with mozzarella, squash, zucchini, shallots, and whatever else you have on hand

8. Pumpkin White Chocolate Biscotti - pumpkin spice biscotti studded with chocolate chips

7. Apple Scones - oatmeal scones with chunks of apples and a hint of cinnamon

6. Spicy Honey Lime Chicken Skewers - chicken marinated in a sweet and spicy citrus marinade, grilled, and served with a honey sriracha dipping sauce

5. Gingerbread Scones - all the flavors of gingerbread packed into scones

4. Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffins - pumpkin muffins with a cheesecake filling and cinnamon streusel topping

3. Biscuits - fluffy buttermilk biscuits perfect for any occasion

2. Focaccia - fresh bread with lots of olive oil, rosemary, and sea salt

1. Orange Almond Biscotti - crisp orange biscotti with crunchy almonds

Top 10 Posts of All Time:

10. Raspberry Walnut Tart - fresh raspberries baked in a walnut custard with a walnut crust

9. Beer & Bacon Pecan Bars - pecan pie in bar form but with bacon and stout

8. Blueberry Muffins - muffins with fresh blueberries, a blueberry swirl, and streusel with a touch of cinnamon

7. Red Velvet Muffins - delicious red velvet cake in muffin form

6. Shrimp & Chorizo Pasta - pasta tossed in a chorizo sauce with shrimp

5. Eggplant Rollatini - eggplant, prosciutto, and ricotta filling rolled up and baked in marinara until bubbly and golden

4. Strawberry White Chocolate Mousse Tart - a buttery, flaky crust filled with sweet, creamy white chocolate mousse and topped with fresh strawberries

3. Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies - all the goodness of homemade chocolate chip cookies with the added bonus of peanut butter

2. Apple Muffins - delicious apple muffins with a maple glaze that are secretly healthy and vegan

1. White Chocolate Cranberry Shortbread - the #1 recipe on my blog since the day it was published; buttery shortbread studded with tart dried cranberries and creamy white chocolate