Meg Goes Nom Nom

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Here is Part II of my favorite blog recipes of 2013!

The guidelines that I use:

• The first time I made the recipe was this year
• It is an entrée recipe
• The recipe worked well and it tasted delicious!

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Favorite Recipe of July 2013:

• Chicken with Rosemary, Red Bell Peppers and Olives – Salty olives and crisp, meaty pancetta pieces made the most delectable toppings for this chicken dish.

July Honorable Mentions

• Chicken Tikka Pizzas – This pizza is such a fun variation on Chicken Tikka Masala and pizza.
• 20-Minute Chicken Enchiladas – These savory enchiladas come together super quickly.

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Favorite Recipe of August 2013:

• Cobb Salad with Avocado Dressing – The unique element of this dish was the healthy, homemade dressing. It’s a bit like guacamole in dressing form and I could eat it by the spoonful.

August Honorable Mentions

• Southwestern BBQ Turkey Meatballs – Simple, smashed redskins are the perfect vehicle for delivering the remaining tomato sauce to your face. Who needs pasta when you’ve got potatoes!?
• Niçoise Salad – What I love about Niçoise Salad is that it never gets boring, No two bites are the same. With each forkful, I like to compose a different combination of flavors. Egg and olives? Green beans and tuna? Potatoes and basil? Like it said, this salad keeps dinner interesting.

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Favorite Recipe of September 2013:

• Fish Stick Tacos – Fish sticks offer up a super delicious and easy protein for taco night!

September Honorable Mentions

• Korean Turkey Burgers with Kimchi –Miso, molasses, and Sriracha combine to create a unique and fantastic burger condiment. Make your own quick and easy “kimchi” using sliced cucumbers and ingredients on-hand in many well-stocked pantries.
• Chipotle Chicken Taco Salad – The best part of this recipe is the creamy zesty dressing, made with sour cream, cilantro, minced chipotle in adobo, cumin, chili powder, lime juice, and salt. I can’t get enough of the smoky chipotle flavors of this salad.

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Favorite Recipe of October 2013

• Veggie Meatball Soup – This slow cooker soup is the ultimate Meal In A Bowl. I couldn’t ask for more on a chilly Sunday evening.

• Pierogies with Sautéed Cabbage and Bacon – I loved the pillowy soft pierogi filling paired with the crisp tender cabbage mixture. The horseradish and whole grain mustard lent a nice tangy bite to to the dish as well.
• Touchdown Chili – I finally found my “to-go” recipe for the times I am craving a classic, hearty bowl of chili. This recipe is everything I want in a chili – thick, spicy, hearty – and is perfect for crisp autumn afternoons spent watching the football game.

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Favorite Recipe of November 2013

• Chicken Broccoli Bake – A recipe from my undergraduate dining hall! Though the ingredient list is relatively simply, if prepared well, these simple ingredients turn into something pretty special: lush, creamy, tangy sauce, tender chicken bites, crisp-tender broccoli spears, and a salty crunch on top. Rice soaks up all of that heavenly, rich, creamy goodness.

November Honorable Mentions

• Crock Pot Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup
• Cuban Pork Shoulder with Beans and Rice – this is pretty involved, but worth the effort!

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Favorite Recipe of December 2013

• Goat Cheese Mac and Cheese – If you even remotely like goat cheese at all, you MUST make this recipe. The best part? You’ll only need four ingredients. That’s right. I said FOUR INGREDIENTS. Well, six if you count salt and pepper, but I don’t count salt and pepper.

December Honorable Mentions

• Easy Miso-Chicken Ramen – These ramen noodles are undoubtedly a big step up from the kind I used to prepare using my dorm microwave after a night out with the girls! Less bright yellow salty seasoning packets, more greens and goodness.
• Chicken Potpie with Cheddar Biscuit Topping – Comfort food at its best.

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Previous “Best of” Posts:

• Favorite Dinner Recipes of 2010
• Favorite Dinner Recipes of 2011 – Part I
• Favorite Dinner Recipes of 2011 – Part II
• Favorite Dinner Recipes of 2012 – Part I
• Favorite Dinner Recipes of 2012 – Part II
• Favorite Dinner Recipes of 2013 – Part I