Top 16 Of 2016 – A Recipe Roundup

A delicious roundup of the 16 best recipes of 2016 from my blog.

As I write this post, I am still in post Holiday mood, curled up in bed with a movie on. The kid is munching on a snack and you’d never guess what it is – a plate of soft brie with pretzels and cranberry jam. I kid you not! It all began when we went on yet another of our jaunts to our favorite Hill Country food store which sells wines, cheese, sauces, jams and jellies. While perusing things to buy, I saw Boy “sampling” some cheese and crackers with some sort of fruity spread. I was proud but slightly mortified. Mortified because we’d just had burgers for lunch and the scene before me was almost Dickenesque, like he was some underfed orphan!

So now he’s snacking on cheese and jam, and this fixation will probably last all of 2 days, after which I’ll be left with a wheel of brie to use up. Still, I’m a happy momma.

And, I am an even happier blogger. I love how the blog has evolved this year. This year saw me concentrate more on quality rather than quantity and it has paid off. I made new friends in the virtual world and fell madly in love with all things Instagram. If you are not following me there, please do now!

As I’ve done in years past, here is the best of the best recipes from the past year. These are my favorite recipes of 2016 in no particular order. Have you tried any of them?

1. Chimichurri Wreath Bread.

Boy loves all things chimichurri. He loves this green sauce on tacos, tossed with pasta and in bread too, like I discovered with this beautiful wreath bread. Don’t let its good looks fool you, it is really simple to make and you can use whole wheat flour too. The spicy, tangy chimichurri sauce stuffed in the dough makes this an irresistible breakfast or dinner bread. Eat it by itself or pair it with some creamy soup.

Find recipe here.

2. Mom’s Spicy Chicken Roast.

This dark, spicy and delicious pan-roasted chicken roasted with all sorts of delicious Indian spices is my mom’s recipe and a family favorite. It has been one of the most loved, most pinned, most searched for and most reviewed recipes of the year. Moms know best, right?!!

Find recipe here.

3. Apple Coconut Burfi.

Soft, slightly chewy and utterly delicious, these moreish burfi (Indian fudge) are made with the goodness of juicy red apples and fresh coconut, flavored with cardamom and saffron, and topped with pistachios and almonds. I made sure to make some for mom and dad on our vacation this year and they absolutely loved it.

Find recipe here.

4. Zucchini Corn Fritters.

In our house, we love to snack and some delicious finger foods along with our evening chai is a given. These delicious pan-fried fritters are the healthier cousin of our beloved deep-fried snacks like vade and pakore. Bursting with the flavors of fresh zucchini and corn, these are a snap to make and goes great along with your evening cuppa or even as a side for your main meal.

Find recipe here.

5. Condensed Milk Vanilla Cake With Nutella Buttercream.

I love making Boy’s birthday cake each year and he absolutely loved this condensed milk cake. It helped that it was frosted with his most favorite thing in the world!

Find recipe here.

6. Spicy Salmon Tikka.

This recipe for spicy, tangy, succulent pieces of salmon fish grilled to smoky perfection has quickly become an absolute favorite at our house. It is so easy to make and is great to serve at parties.

Find recipe here.

7. Upside Down Orange Cake.

Sweet caramel sauce, juicy oranges and zesty orange sponge come together to make this decadent show-stopper upside-down caramel orange cake. Good for special occasions or those Friday evening cake cravings.

Find recipe here.

8. Savory Aloo Masala French Toast Rollups.

These savory French toast rollups filled with a flavorful aloo (potato) masala and served with two kinds of chutneys are easy to make, delicious, and perfect for brunch or a lazy evening snack. Be sure to make the spicy green chutney and tangy-sweet chutney for dipping.

Find recipe here.

9. Mutton Chukka Varuval {South Indian Mutton Fry}.

Yet another of mom’s recipes, this is how we like to eat mutton. Succulent, spicy and fall-off-the-bone tender mutton pan fried with shallots, curry leaves and spices. Makes a great accompaniment to rice and rotis and also cocktails.

Find recipe here.

10. Berry Fool, A No-Cook Dessert.

Light, fruity and creamy, this delicious no-cook mixed berry fool dessert is the perfect way to round off a delicious dinner.

Find recipe here.

11. Orange Crinkle Cookies.

These zesty orange crinkle cookies are every bit as delicious as they are pretty. You will not be able to stop at one. Or two. Or… well, you get the point!!

Find recipe here.

12. Lemon Crepes With Strawberry Cream Cheese Filling.

I may not make an elaborate breakfast every single day, but I have my moments. And on such days, I wanna eat this for breakfast.

Find recipe here.

13. Chicken Meatball Sliders.

These chicken meatball sliders are my go-to party food. Slathered in a delicious oven-roasted red pepper and tomato sauce, these tender meatballs are juicy and delicious.

Find recipe here.

14. Paneer Badam Kheer.

This delicious kheer made with the goodness of paneer (soft Indian cottage cheese) and almonds (badam) is every bit festive as it is comforting.

Find recipe here.

15. Asian Chicken Noodles With Cilantro Peanut Honey Sauce.

We love Asian food, we love noodles and we love putting them together all the time. This quick Asian style chicken and mushroom noodles tossed with a delicious cilantro-peanut-honey blender sauce is a moreish stir fry dinner ready in under 30 minutes!!

Find recipe here.

16. Lemon Thyme Mini Cakes.

These summery mini cakes with a tender crumb and dotted with lemon zest and fresh thyme are little parcels of sunshine. Top them with the lemon glaze or not, it’s good either way.

Find recipe here.

Now that you now my favorites, do you have one? Do tell.

I hope 2016 treated you well. What are your plans and goals for 2017?

I wish you all happiness and success in the New Year. Have a good year filled with good food, laughter and lots of happy moments with your loved ones!!

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Happy New Year, dear friends!!

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