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Top 10 recipes of 2013

A look back on the Best of 2013 from LesPetitesGourmettes.com.

best of 2013

Plus a bonus recipe from way back in 2012 that I just have to add – because I love it and because I am going to make a big batch of it today! And… just because.

avocado and crasin

I know the question you are asking yourself, “Linda, how on earth did you compile your top 10 list of best recipes from 2013?”

Very scientifically, that’s how.

2 dozen chocolate banana bread muffins

Here are the exact criteria needed to make the top 10 list:

  1. Most feedback and comments are here on the blog.
  2. Most often pinned on Pinterest.
  3. Most shares, “likes” and/or comments on the Les Petites Gourmettes Facebook page.
  4. Most loved by me – in other words, a recipe could make the cut because I really like the recipe!
  5. Finally, the last criteria were that it was not one of the recipes from a three-week period in February when I did that stupid 3-week life-sucking cleanse. Not one of those would ever make any Top 10 list. Nowhere! Never! Not Ever!  I only wish I could get those 3 weeks of my life back.

pesto and manchego

On to the TOP TEN

Brussels Sprouts & Roasted Garlic Crostini

10.  Brussels Sprouts & Roasted Garlic Crostini

stuffed pork

9.  Grilled Pesto and Manchego Stuffed Pork Loin

Toffee Crunch Mini Cupcakes

8.  Toffee Crunch Mini Cupcakes

fresh corn chowder

7.  Fresh Corn Chowder with Sharp White Cheddar & Bacon

chocolate banana bread muffins

6.   Mexican-Chocolate Banana Bread Muffins

Mac & Cheese with Beef Short Rib Ragù

5.  Mac & Cheese with Beef Short Rib Ragù (recipe updated)

OK, I KNOW!

This recipe is from 2012, not 2013. Don’t be such a stickler over the minor details! The update is from May of 2013, so since I am “The Decider” – I decided to include it.

It’s so darn good, that I might just include it in EVERY Top 10 post from here on out! Take that, nick-pickers!

Kalua Pork

4.  Slow Cooker Kalua Pork

This is once again in my crockpot, right this minute, as I type. I can smell it. I am so happy!

Salad with Cranberries, Avocado, Candied Spiced Pepitas and Sweet Balsamic Vinaigrette

3.  Salad with Craisins, Avocado, Candied Spiced Pepitas, and Sweet Balsamic Vinaigrette

coconut agave soy chicken thighs

2.  Coconut, Agave, and Soy Baked Chicken Thighs

baked bread pudding

1.  Chile, Cheese, and Chorizo Bread Pudding

There you have it. If I left your favorite(s) off the list, please let me know, and I may take that into consideration and add it in.  I can do that because I am The Decider!

2012 Recipe Bonus

antioxgranola

Glinda’s Wickedly Delicious Granola


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4 comments

1 Nancy H { 12.30.13 at 10:02 AM }

I’m glad the chicken thighs are right up there, I’ve been thinking about them for a few days and now must make them!

2 Tram Mai { 12.30.13 at 2:19 PM }

I sure hope you’re not doing that cleanse again in 2014! I feel so lucky I was able to try some of these top 10 dishes!! DEEELISH!! Cheers to more best dishes next year!!

3 Marissa { 12.30.13 at 2:44 PM }

I love the top 10! I am super jealous that there will be more pulled pork and I am no longer home to eat it.

4 Sharon Williams { 12.30.13 at 8:54 PM }

Toffee crunch mini cupcakes get my vote!!

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