2012 is rapidly approaching, so I thought it’d be fun to do a list of the most visited recipes on IGE this year. From perfect Thai Peanut Noodles, to the only cinnamon roll recipe you’ll ever need, here’s a countdown of the Top 11 recipes of 2011!
#11: Thai Peanut Noodles
After dozens (and dozens!) of attempts at making Thai Peanut Noodles, I finally got the recipe right! The sauce permeates, rather than coats, the noodles for a wonderfully slurpy dish.
#10: Cheesy Chicken & Broccoli Rice Casserole
This cheesy, ultra-satisfying casserole is lightened up with brown rice, broccoli and homemade cheese sauce. Husband AND wife approved.
#9: Homemade Pizza Rolls
Sooo much healthier than the frozen & boxed variety, these homemade pizza rolls are easy to make, and can be customized to include any filling you like.
#8: Roasted Potatoes
These roasted potatoes are incredibly simple and flavorful. Plus, the recipe is from IME (Iowa Mom Eats,) so how bad could they be? ;)
#7: Chicken Salad – No Mayo!
This lunchtime favorite ditches mayo in favor of tangy Greek Yogurt. Crunchy celery, sweet dried cranberries and a few other ingredients make it light and flavorful.
#6: Homemade Chipotle Burrito Bowl
An IGE household favorite! Try it with restaurant style salsa for a seriously legit copy kat dish.
#5: Crispy Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
I grew up eating chocolate-coated peanut butter balls, aka Buckeyes. These Crispy Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups are a spin on those childhood favorites, with a fun and crunchy twist.
#4: No Yeast Required Cinnamon Rolls
Enjoy cinnamon rolls without the hassle of dealing with yeast. This might be the only cinnamon roll recipe you’ll ever need!
#3: Fresh Spring Rolls with Peanut Dipping Sauce
Fresh Spring Rolls are fun to make, and even more fun to eat. They are light, satisfying and will be sure to impress anyone you serve them too. Don’t forget the Peanut Dipping Sauce.
#2: P.F. Chang’s Lettuce Wraps
These P.F. Chang’s inspired lettuce wraps taste just like the real thing, except they’re made with a fraction of the calories and fat. So. YUM!
#1: Mini Cinnamon Rolls
The cutest little things that ever came out of my kitchen! The only thing that tops their cuteness is their ease and incredible taste.
Thanks for helping to make 2011 such a great year. Here’s to tasty 2012!
Iowa Girl Eats 01.05.2012
OMG those look amazing – and so easy!
Michelle 12.30.2011
This is random but I was watching Cooking Channel today, Ellie Krieger’s Healthy Appetite and saw her make a Mango Margarita. Had your name written all over it!
Tee @ She Writes, Bites, and Window Shops 12.30.2011
Mmm can’t wait to try those crispy choc pb cups!
Meliss 12.30.2011
The chicken salad recipe is what brought me to this blog. Best google search I’ve ever done. :)The hubs thinks so too.
Heather 12.30.2011
We made your mini cinnamon rolls on Christmas Eve morning. As it was our first Christmas together, it will be a new tradition! Thank you for the delightfully easy & delectable recipe. We ate them right out of the pan with white hot chocolate.
Cheers,
Heather @ Find That Warm Fuzzy Feeling
Emilie @ Emilie's Enjoyables 12.30.2011
I made your chicken salad with no mayo and loved it! Great list!
adam 12.30.2011
Do you have any NYE traditions (lucky food)? We do Black-eyed peas and greens down in New Orleans, but we would never cook a bird (fortunes might fly away) or anything that moves backwards like shell fish.
Iowa Girl Eats 12.30.2011
We do pork chops & sauerkraut! :D
Kate @ Stripes and Polka Dots 12.30.2011
Yum! Thanks for posting this, I’m such a nerd and I think statistics like this are so interesting! I was also surprised that none of the recipes I’ve made of yours have been on here- I’ve made several! I’ll have to give some of these a try :) Happy New Year!
Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie 12.30.2011
Mmmm I have been meaning to make your peanut noodles for awhile now. Great list!
Jessica 12.30.2011
Your blog is now my offical go to for recipes! ! This week I have made your “Chipotle” Tofu Burrito Bowls and the yeastless Cinnamon Rolls! They were both amazing! Thank you so much for your posts! Happy New Year!
Allison 12.30.2011
This is an awesome post- so many delic recipes in one place!
Bridget 12.30.2011
The homemade pizza rolls were amazing!!! Was it ever announced who won the last give away?
Ashley @ coffee cake and cardio 12.29.2011
I made # 5 for a party and they were a total hit!! I’ve got to make #10 ASAP!
Sarah 12.29.2011
Yumm!! I still need to try the roasted potatoes recipe!
dawn 12.29.2011
the cupcakes look devine~!
Ashley 12.29.2011
#10 – One of my FAVORITES! Incredibly delicious! :)
Michelle B. 12.29.2011
Thanks for the recipe roundup! My boyfriend and I just discovered P.F. Changs (I have NO idea how we went this long without it) and I’m in love with their lettuce wraps. I’m definitely trying your version!
Katie C 12.29.2011
Pretty sure I know what I’m eating for the next week or so! Delicious!
Shelley 12.29.2011
I’ve made the Chipotle Burrito Bowl at least 3 times since you posted it – my boyfriend and I love it. I can’t wait to make the spring rolls and the Thai peanut noodles!
eatingRD 12.29.2011
I am drooling over here! It all sounds and looks fabulous. Happy New Year!