Top 10 Recipes of 2013

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2013, blogging, collection, milestones, recipe, resolutions

I love the New Year because it gives us all an opportunity to reflect on the past year. This past year has been a rough one for me personally. It forced me to stretch my personal boundaries and dig deep into my well of inner strength just to make it through. But, like all things, even bad times come to and end, leaving you will lessons learned and even more courage/faith in yourself.

This year has also been one of growth for the blog as well. AnnaShortcakes had 41,965 views this year, with an average of 115 views per day. That’s over 200% more views than last year! I can’t wait to see how the blog changes and grows in 2014.

Thank you so much for reading AnnaShortcakes!

Top 10 Recipes of 2013

Rustic Manicotti

Lavender Liqueur

Rosemary Garlic Grilled Chicken

One Jar Refrigerator Dill Pickles

Thai Crab Soup

Vietnamese Shrimp Quinoa Salad

Mustard Marinated Grilled Brussels Sprouts

Spicy Crispy Chickpeas

Coconut Cranberry Chocolate Granola Bars

Limoncello-Gin Cocktail with Thyme

 

My Virtual Thanksgiving

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collection, holiday, recipe, Thanksgiving, virtual

As you read this, I have already eaten THREE Thanksgiving dinners! And there is another pending. I have already gotten out my fat pants and am attempting to accept that I will have to work out extra in between now and Christmas. But I cannot turn down this delicious food. I just don’t have the mental strength.

I am not cooking this year. Instead, I will show you the dinner I would prepare. It’s glorious.

A Brined Turkey from Rufus’ Food and Spirits Guide (isn’t it stunning?!)

Cornbread Dressing from Southern Living (this is the only dressing worth my time!)

Wild Rice Gratin with Kale, Caramelized Onions, and Baby Swiss from AnnShortcakes

Brussels Sprouts Gratin from Simply Recipes (can’t wait to make these!)

Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes by Williams and Sonoma

Sweet Potatoes from The Girl Who Ate Everything

The Cocktail from OKRA

Strawberry Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing from Taste of Home

Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars from Sweet Pea’s Kitchen

Some of My Favorite Soups

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cold, collection, fall, recipes, Seinfeld, soup, Soup Nazi

Though the sun is shining cheerfully, the wind is tearing by the windows, making a whistling noise that tells me it is too chilly to spend much time outside today. It’s a shame too. I really had hopes of hiking at the Pinnacle today. But I have no desire to be whacked by a flying branch so I will stay out of the woods.

Chilly weather makes me think of the comfort found in a warm bowl of soup. So in honor of this late fall chill, here are some of my favorite soups.

Tomato Thai Soup

Italian Sausage and Tortellini Soup

Loaded Baked Potato Soup

Creamy Mushroom Soup with Blue Cheese and Scallion Toasts

Miso Soup

Broccoli, Lemon and Parmesan Soup

Lighter (But Just as Tasty) Broccoli Cheese Soup

Sausage and Lentil Soup

Another thing I love related to soup…. this clip from Seinfeld.

The Best Vegetarian Recipes So Far…

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collection, food, vegetarian

This week my cousins and brother came for a visit. My cousin Tiffany is vegetarian. All our meals this week had to be vegetarian friendly. Off the top of my head, I couldn’t think of anything vegetarian, which I knew was ridiculous. I have tons of recipes that are vegetarian but none of them seem to come to the front of my mind. I began looking through the blog for my best vegetarian recipes and came up with this collection. I am thinking a week of all veggie meals is in the future.

Portobello Burgers with Roasted Red Peppers and Balsamic Glaze

Hasselback Potatoes with Garlic and Rosemary

Greek Portobello Pitas

Spicy Sweet Potato Fries With Sriracha Dipping Sauce

Chickpea, Feta, and Parsley Salad

Warm Roasted Red Onion Salad with Spicy Pecan Pickle Dressing

Black Bean, Corn, and Edamame Salad with Cilantro and Lime Dressing

Spicy Crispy Chickpeas