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Top Recipes of 2017

January 7, 2018 By justalittlebitofbacon Leave a Comment

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Another year has come and gone, and now that we’ve begun to settle in the new year, it’s time for me to share my top recipes of 2017. I have here 10 amazing recipes covering different Mediterranean and American cuisines from appetizers to desserts!

Here are my top recipes of 2017! If you are looking for great Italian, Spanish, Greek, and French recipes (and American!), you can't go wrong with these favorites. From a slow braised ragu, to chicken dijon, homemade breads, and great cookies. And I included my personal favorites from the year which didn't make the top 10 in popularity. | justalittlebitofbacon.com #mediterraneanfood #italianfood #greekfood #christmascookies #comfortfood

It is always fun to look back at a year of great recipes and see just what you all ended up loving, reblogging, and pinning. All the recipes which keep you coming here to my humble blog. I’m so grateful for each one of you who has clicked on one of my links and I hope to see you coming back, making recipes, and sending me comments.

This year has been one of steady growth on the blog with lots of great comfort food recipes, one pot meals, and homemade breads providing page views day in and day out. And the holiday recipes! I love developing great recipes for holiday dinners and I can tell that love is shared since I have so many people visiting my roasts and cookies and stuffing recipes.

And then, because just doing my top 10 most popular posts is not enough, I put together a quick little bonus at the end. Which is my top 10 best things I put in my mouth this year which y’all missed but you really need to make. Or, more succinctly, Annemarie’s 2017 Favorites. 🙂

Onto the list!

Lidia’s Italian Pignoli Cookies

These gluten-free Italian pignoli cookies, adapted from Lidia Bastianich, are a great holiday cookie full of almonds and pine nuts! A great addition to a Christmas cookie tray. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Olive Oil Rosemary No-Knead Bread

Love making artisan bread but want it to be quick and easy? This rosemary no knead bread bakes up like a dream in your dutch oven and only takes a few minutes of work. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Ground Beef Skillet Pasta with Pesto and Ricotta

Dinner comes together in a flash with this recipe for kid-pleasing, one-pot ground beef pasta skillet topped with pesto and ricotta. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Pan Roasted Chicken Thighs Dijon

Creamy, on the table in 30 minutes, and with a nice bite from the mustard, one pot chicken thighs dijon is comfort food perfect for a weeknight meal. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Deep Fried Brussels Sprouts

Deep fried Brussels sprouts served with a sweet and tangy sauce are a yummy snack, an addictive appetizer, and a fun Thanksgiving dish. Gluten free and simple to make! | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Grilled Tuscan Style Turkey

Grill your turkey this year! Tuscan grilled turkey is rubbed with rosemary and citrus zest, then grilled to golden brown on the outside and juicy on the inside. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Fresh Cranberry Cookies

The fresh cranberries in these fresh cranberry cookies give them such a bright and zingy flavor which is completely different from dried cranberries! Don't just use fresh cranberries for sauce. Make cookies! | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Italian Braised Pork Shoulder Ragu

Italian comfort food of tomato, braised sausage, and pork shoulder ragu simmering on the stove is the perfect way to spend a chilly day. This pork ragu is easily doubled and freezes well. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

How to Make Homemade Greek Pita Bread

Homemade Greek Pita Bread isn't hard to make! You simply need a hot oven, fresh yeast, and a few tricks to make yummy pocket bread. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Roast Pork Shoulder Porchetta Style

Boneless pork shoulder rubbed with herbs and garlic, then rolled and roasted makes a simple, rich, and intensely flavored pork porchetta. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Annemarie’s 2017 Favorites (which didn’t make the most popular list):

Salted Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie Bars
This grilled pork tenderloin peaches and radicchio platter is full of great Spanish flavors and fun additions to make this an excellent meal for a special occasion. Or for next Saturday night! | justalittlebitofbacon.com
Spanish Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Peaches and Radicchio

Strawberry shortcake gets a sophisticated makeover! Just in time for summer. Intensely flavored roasted strawberries and blueberries are spooned onto cinnamon spiced biscuits and topped with bourbon whipped cream in this berry shortcake. | justalittlebitofbacon.com
Roasted Berry Shortcake with Bourbon Whipped Cream
Homemade strawberry syrup topped with ginger beer makes this Brazilian strawberry caipirinha cocktail a refreshingly fruity fizzy drink perfect for summer! | justalittlebitofbacon.com
Strawberry Caipirinha Cocktail

Crispy, mozzarella stuffed and juicy! These chicken parmesan meatballs are full of gooey mozzarella and rolled in breadcrumbs to make a crispy crust. Serve with marinara sauce and pasta. | justalittlebitofbacon.com
Crispy Chicken Parmesan Meatballs Stuffed with Mozzarella
After years of tinkering I've developed a quick lobster bisque that is as fabulous and full of flavor as it is simple and easy to make. | justalittlebitofbacon.com
Fabulous Quick Lobster Bisque

Turn Greek salad into a satisfying one bowl dinner with this Greek Buddha Bowl! It's full of chickpeas, roasted squash, pearl couscous, feta, and olives all over a bed of spinach and drizzled with a yogurt, tahini dressing. | justalittlebitofbacon.com
Greek Buddha Bowl with Chickpeas and Squash
Creamy burrata is tossed with crispy pancetta, chopped herbs, and fresh pappardelle noodles in this quick recipe for pancetta pasta. | justalittlebitofbacon.com
Pappardelle Pasta with Pancetta and Burrata

Looking for a simple and elegant soup? You'll love this Spanish garbanzo bean soup made from canned chickpeas and pureed until it's silky smooth. | justalittlebitofbacon.com
Creamy Spanish Garbanzo Bean Soup
Ruby red and cinnamon spiced, this blood orange compote is a beautiful and intensely flavored sauce perfect for spooning over creamy mascarpone mousse. | justalittlebitofbacon.com
Cinnamon Spiced Blood Orange Compote with Mascarpone Mousse

Here are my top recipes of 2017! If you are looking for great Italian, Spanish, Greek, and French recipes (and American!), you can't go wrong with these favorites. From a slow braised ragu, to chicken dijon, homemade breads, and great cookies. And I included my personal favorites from the year which didn't make the top 10 in popularity. | justalittlebitofbacon.com #mediterraneanfood #italianfood #greekfood #christmascookies #comfortfood

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Hello, I’m Annemarie

Welcome to my kitchen! I’m a Italian-American girl who loves fresh foods, local ingredients, and all sorts of comfort foods. Here you will find Mediterranean flavors and recipes from a New England perspective.

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Winter Recipes

Have some ripe pears sitting on your counter? Make some spiced pear syrup and shake it with pear brandy and vodka for a double pear martini! | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Spiced Double Pear Martini

Sweet and Spicy Sugared Pecans - Just 10 minutes and you'll have this addictive sweet and spicy snack on hand. Sugared pecans are great for parties, for gifts, or simply for munching. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Sweet & Spicy Sugared Pecans

Leftover Roast Vegetable Salad with Shallot Vinaigrette - This salad is a tasty and easy way to use leftover roast vegetables and roast meats along with whatever salad fixings you have in the fridge. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Leftover Roast Beef Salad with Shallot Vinaigrette

Hot spiced bourbon milk punch is a simple and cozy winter cocktail full of warming spices and sweetened with just a touch of maple syrup. Top with whipped cream to make it extra special! Great as for the holidays or as a Christmas drink. | justalittlebitofbacon.com #cocktails #bourbon #holidayrecipes #hotdrink #winterrecipes

Hot Spiced Bourbon Milk Punch

My creamless creamy potato carrot soup is full of flavor from buttery yellow potatoes, sweet carrots, bacon fat, and sharp cheddar cheese. Pureed until smooth and topped with crispy bacon and scallions, this soup is great comfort food for dinner on chilly nights.

Creamy Cheesy Potato Carrot Soup

Hot Apple Pie Bourbon Cocktail - This twist on hot buttered bourbon uses cider and butterscotch sauce to make the perfect thanksgiving or fall cocktail. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Hot Apple Pie Bourbon Cocktail

Reader Favorites

Grilled Butterflied Leg of Lamb - Butterflied lamb is rubbed overnight with a flavorful herb and garlic mixture and then quickly grilled for a perfect dinner. It takes just 15 minutes to bring this roast to a beautifully seared outside and medium rare inside. Great for Easter dinner or for any cookout get-together. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Grilled Butterflied Leg of Lamb with a Herb Rub

This easy flourless chocolate cake is amazingly dense, rich and decadent. Every bite is packed with intense bittersweet chocolate flavor. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Easy Flourless Chocolate Cake

Rich & Complex Traditional Bolognese Sauce - A long, slow simmer builds layers of flavor and makes this Bolognese sauce so rich and complex! Meaty, silky, and hearty. This is a sauce worth having on your stove all day long. Make some for today and freeze some for tomorrow. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Rich & Complex Traditional Bolognese Sauce

Leftover Lamb Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce - What to do with leftover lamb roast? Make these incredibly yummy lamb gyros and top them with a 5 minute tzatziki sauce. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Leftover Lamb Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce

Easy, delicious, and full of bubbles! This pomegranate prosecco cocktail has everything you need for a great holiday drink. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Pomegranate Prosecco Cocktail

Dinner comes together in a flash with this recipe for kid-pleasing, one-pot ground beef pasta skillet topped with pesto and ricotta. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Ground Beef Skillet Pasta with Pesto and Ricotta

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