As 2014 comes to a close I want to thank you my dear readers for all your support throughout the year. All your comments, emails, Instagram and Facebook “likes”, pins, photos you sent me of recipes you made were so much appreciated!
Wishing you all good health, happiness, and success in the coming year, and more good food. Happy New Year!
And now a walk down memory lane with some of my most popular posts of 2014.
Hearty, rustic, family style comfort food, a classic Italian dish. When it’s cold outside I crave this and so do many of you!
2. Colored Cauliflower Frittata with Red Peppers, Onions and Brie
The combination of flavors here work together so well, and in my opinion, the Brie takes it over the top!
3. Paella, with an Italian Twist
A fun twist on traditional paella adding Italian sausage, broccolini and roasted red pepper puree.
4. Cedar Planked Shrimp with Parsley Pesto Sauce
Everything tastes better on a plank, it’s an aromatic infusion of flavor!
5. Zucchini Noodles with Slow Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Cream
Zucchini noodles are all the rage and I’m hooked on my Spiralizer. If you haven’t tried this recipe yet, I encourage you to do so, one of my favorites.
6. Tomato Tart with Brown Rice Crust
This recipe has been so popular and it’s because of the brown rice crust, it’s crispy, chewy and holds the filling together just like pastry, but it’s totally gluten free!
7. Butternut Squash Noodles with Sausage, Mushrooms and Kale
Many of you wrote me and said you didn’t miss the pasta at all, honestly, neither did I.
8. Slow Braised Beef Pot Roast, Italian Style
There’s something about a slow braise in the oven on a cold and frigid day, and apparently I’m not alone.
9. Butternut Squash lasagna Roll Ups
Easy entertaining, individual portions, creamy and delicious!
It’s a big meatball with a dollop of ricotta on top and some crusty bread to soak up the sauce, I’m so glad you liked it!
See you in 2015!
I’m Marie, a wife, mother, mother-in-law, and gramma of two beautiful girls. My passion is food, clear and simple but especially Italian food, hence the name of my blog, Proud Italian Cook. I want you to feel right at home here so grab a cup of coffee, I’ll get the pastries, take a look around and enjoy your visit! {
It was a colorful, wonderful year, Marie! Still gotta make that braised beef, it looks awesome!
I want them all!!! Happy New Year!!
xoxo
Felice Anno Nuovo, Marie!! All of the recipes look absolutely scrumptious! I want to dive in and first inhale the aromas and then start sampling. Hope you have a wonderful New Year!!
Oh Marie – it’s no wonder these were top 10 – they’re all so beautifully delicious. But everything you make is beautifully delicious. I want them all. I don’t have a spiralizer but was given a gadget for Christmas that does something similar. I can’t wait to try the zucchini and cream dish. Buon anno amica.
Thanks for a year of great recipes! Happy New Year!
Thank you so much for the recipes above. They are amazing and have become part of my weekly dinner menu. Easy to make and enjoyed by everyone! Thank you also for the inspiration to try new thing. During the year, because of your recipes, I have bought a pasta maker and the spiralizer. I’m looking forward to discovering new recipes from you in 2015. Thanks again!
Each one is a winner, Marie! Happy New Year!
That Big Bold Meatball was delicious. It was a huge hit in my house. I have to try some of the other dishes too!
Thank you for not posting food porn desserts. Every single dish looks so beautiful, Marie. I’ve always said, you post photos that are colorful, flavorful and definitely appeal to my palate. Happy new Year!