Enjoy thetop 12 best recipesof 2018, as voted by readers' views. These 12 dishes are the reader favorites of the year fromThe Kitchen is My Playground'sposts~And oh my, it's sure been a tasty year!
As we get ready to ring in the new year, it's always fun to have a little look back at the previous one! So let's take a peek at the top 12 newly-shared recipes of 2018 from The Kitchen is My Playground.
It's always fun to look back through the year's posts and see which ones have taken the top spots as your favorites ... and especially which recipe takes top-billing as the #1 most-viewed of all.
But why 12 top best recipes, you ask?
Isn't it usually a top 10 list at the end of the year?
Yes, it is ... but it's always way too hard for me to stop at 10. Some of your favorites are really close in numbers, so I decided to just go ahead and include two bonus posts and make it the top 12. A little extra tastiness never hurts.
Thank you so much for readingThe Kitchen is My Playground. I am humbled and blessed to have you all as readers. I'm looking forward to keeping the tried-and-true family-tested recipes coming in the new year.
From our family to yours, Happy New Year!
And now, here are your top 12 favorites from this past year:
12. Layered Taco Salad ~ With this layered salad, family taco night just got a little easier! Instead of stuffing those taco shells, whip up thistasty saladinstead. It's just perfect for lower-fuss taco night prep, or for whipping up a tasty salad for a crowd. And apparently you all love these layered salads as much as we do ... because last year, thisMake-Ahead Layered Saladtook the #3 spot in 2017 favorites.
11. How to Make Baked Donuts ~Who doesn't love a delicious fresh-made donut? Just grab a donut baking pan and follow these simple steps onhow to make Baked Donuts. You can enjoy a fresh homemade batch in minutes ~ all with the ease of baking instead of frying!
10. How to Make Deviled Eggs: Step-by-Step~We all know and love them. Yes, deviled eggs are classic for good reason - because they're creamy, delicious, and always a favorite. And looks like this simple guide onHow to Make Deviled Eggs was a reader favorites, as well!
9. Corn Fritter Casserole ~ Looks as though we're all in love with great comfort food. Corn Fritter Casserole'sbaked cornbread-like batter surrounding the tasty, creamy corn tucked inside makes for one delicious comfort food casserole, indeed.
8. Orange Creamsicle Shirley Temple~ We think this bright and tasty mocktail is just plain fun to drink. And I'm so glad you all did, too!
7. Cake By the Ocean co*cktail~With its fruity tropical flavors, tasty cake vodka, and playful sprinkles rim, I dare you to try to drink this fun co*cktail and not smile! It indeed makes me smile that you all loved this fun co*cktail, too.
6. Shirley Temple Drink~ Seems as though the classic Shirley Temple recipe was even more popular than the Orange Creamsicle version that came in at the #8 spot. With this tasty drink of our childhood memories, what's not to love?
5. How to Make Strawberry Butter ~ I have to admit, this was one of the surprises of the year for me. I had no idea this simple little recipe would be so popular!Inspired by the tea room where my bridal luncheon was hosted, this strawberry butter is such an easy and fun way to add a tasty little extra-special touch to breakfast, brunch, or tea time. We especially love to enjoy it slathered on glazed poppy seed muffins, just like at the tea room.
4. 2-Ingredient Orange Creamsicle Drink~Love the classic Orange Creamsicle popsicle of your childhood? Well bring back those childhood memories with this tasty 2-ingredientdrink! Just two simple ingredients poured together over ice ... and the flavor is spot-on. I'm so glad to see you all loved it as much as we do.
3. Cream Cheese Sausage Balls ~ Yes, sausage balls seem to always be a favorite. Well, make everybody's party-favorite little bites even extra tender and extra delicious by adding in a touch of cream cheese. I'm so glad you all liked this version of the classic.
2. Blueberry Pie Cookies ~ This recipe took off like a shot. Published in late August, it was immediately popular. Modeled after our family-favorite apple pie cookiesshared back in 2012, this blueberry version is stuffed full of my Mom's homemade fresh blueberry pie filling. We're so glad you like them!
And coming in at the #1 spot as the most popular recipe for 2018 is ...
1. Broccoli-Rice Casserole ~ Classic creamy, cheesy comfort food at its best! And apparently you all love creamy cheesy comfort food as much as we do ... bestowing this recipe the top spot of the year.
Thank you so much for readingThe Kitchen is My Playgroundin2018. We look forward to having you back throughout 2019, too!
Enjoy!
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