From gluten-free skillet dinners to salads and scrumptious desserts, these are the top 17 reader favorite recipes on Iowa Girl Eats from 2017!
I know it’s such a cheeseball thing to say, but I cannot believe Christmas is just a few days away! I swear it was just last week that I was shooing Ben and Lincoln out the door in his little batman costume for trick or treating – it never ceases to amaze me how the holidays seem to go by faster and faster each year.
We’ve been trying to make the most of this month, especially. Whipping up puppy chow, baking cookies, making ornaments, flipping between Amy Grant and Mannheim Steamroller on Pandora (Lincoln is desperate to listen to Disney music again – need to fill up on my OG Amy while I can!) watching Christmas movies, attending festivals, and shopping in my PJs. Still think you don’t need Amazon Prime in 2018? Trust me, YOU DO.
Anyway, I usually wait until after Christmas to start sharing these yearly recaps but despite all the fun this month has brought, it’s also been a hard and busy one. Every one of us has been sick at least once, a dear friend recently lost her Mom, and having both little boys home for Christmas break has left me well, in need of a break! I’m looking forward to disconnecting through Christmas to spend QT with my guys, and recharge physically and emotionally. I know the holidays are stressful for many so I invite you to do the same – after you read this post, of course. ;)
Afterall, this post is all about YOU! The top 17 reader favorite recipes from 2017. The recipes you made, craved, and loved. I adore compiling this list and seeing what resonated with you and your families over the course of an entire year. Truly it’s a pleasure and honor to be in your kitchen, and although I don’t say it enough – thank you for allowing me to do what I do. Thank you for sharing the recipes you love, telling your friends, and for your feedback, especially. I want to make Iowa Girl Eats as YOU-friendly as possible!
With that said, I hope you have a wonderful, magical, and very merry Christmas if you celebrate (who’s making Christmas Eve Shrimp?!) and I’ll catch you on the flip side with my personal favorite recipes from 2017. Be well and talk very soon!
Top Recipes from Previous Years
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- Top 10 in 2022
- Top 10 in 2021
- Top 10 in 2020
- Top 10 in 2019
- Top 10 in 2018
- Top 10 in 2016
- Top 10 in 2015
Grilled Pork Tenderloin
Blueberry Oatmeal Breakfast Bars
Maple Cinnamon Oatmeal Breakfast Bars
Sheet Pan Sausage and Peppers with Parmesan-Garlic Cauliflower Rice
Cheesy Salsa Verde Chicken and Rice
Easy Coconut Chicken Curry
Lemon Whip Fruit Dip
Korean Beef Lettuce Wraps
Black Bean and Sweet Potato Chicken Enchilada Skillet
Sweet Chili Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Restaurant Style Salsa
Maple Bourbon Pecan Chicken
Chicken Bacon Ranch Spaghetti Squash Casserole
S’mores Icebox Cake
Italian Chickpea Salad
Steak and Potato Bowls
Cheesy Vegetable, Turkey Sausage and Rice Casserole
Thank you again for making my IGE dreams come true for another year – I couldn’t do any of this without you!
Just wanted to let you know my 15 year old son made your peppermint bark as Christmas gifts for relatives. We used the peppermint oil and the bark was minty and delicious! We did a blind taste test with Williams and Sonoma peppermint bark and your recipe was a clear winner! Thanks again for sharing all your recipes in such a positive, friendly, down to earth fashion. You are my go to for weekly meal planning and I’m always recommending your site to friends and co-workers.
Love your blog Kristin! I would love to see you do some instant pot recipes this year. I got one recently and am at a loss for inspiration. Would be interested to see your ideas/recipes if you have one.
Love your recipes Kristin! I’d love to see you do some recipe ideas for the instant pot this year. I got one recently and am not using it as much as I could be as I’m short of ideas of what to make in it. Would love to see your ideas/recipes if you have one too!