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Top Recipes of 2016

By Charlotte on January 9, 2017 4:20 PM

I love talking food and recipes, sharing our family's favorite dishes and finding new things to try. Lucky for me, Bob never shies away from an experiment!

 

But before we dive into plans for 2017, I thought it would be fun to see which of last year's picks you all liked the most. So let's take a look at the five most popular Boomer Brief recipes from 2016.

5. Addictive Apple Blondies with Brown Sugar Frosting

Chopped, fresh apples keep these sweet treats moist while walnut pieces add a little crunch. From The Best of Bridge Home Cooking cookbook, they're perfect for sharing with family and friends.

Here's the recipe: Addictive Apple Blondies with Brown Sugar Frosting

Both the blondie and the four-ingredient frosting are delish. And together, they're simply irresistible. 

4. Easy, Cheesy Sriracha Chicken Dip

You all must enjoy easy as much as I do because our fourth most popular recipe from last year comes together without a lot of fuss in the kitchen. Think queso but heartier and more interesting thanks to chicken, Tex-Mex seasonings and Sriracha. That hot and tangy red chili pepper sauce with a hint of sweetness provides a nice kick.

We keep the ingredients on hand because this dip makes a super snack supper for two as well as a great game-day appetizer for the gang. Serve it with corn tortilla chips and your guests will go after for every last drop.

Here's the recipe: Easy, Cheesy Sriracha Chicken Dip

Since it cooks in the microwave, this spicy chicken-and-cheese combo can be ready in a flash.

3. Texas-Style Pinto Bean Chili or Meatless in Cowtown Frito Pie

A football-watching party in Fort Worth (practically our backyard!) inspired Meatless in Cowtown author Laura Samuel Meyn to create this tasty Frito Pie recipe. It includes her go-to chili topped with grated Cheddar cheese, fresh cilantro, sour cream, red onions, and, of course, Fritos.

Here's the recipe: Texas-Style Pinto Bean Chili or Meatless in Cowtown Frito Pie

Ideal for our niece Jacquelin and others on special diets, it's gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan (if you omit the cheese and sour cream). But even devoted meat eaters like Bob won't miss the beef.

2.  Simple Salmon Cakes with Sriracha Ketchup  

My spin on my mom Patsy's classic pan-fried salmon croquettes is one of our favorites for a light supper or Sunday lunch. Bob and I enjoy topping these bits of salmon goodness with my brother David's clever recipe for Sriracha Ketchup. Talk about yummy! But they're also delightful with a simple squeeze of lemon.

Here's the recipe: Simple Salmon Cakes with Sriracha Ketchup  

You can have eight, small salmon cakes on the table in under an hour with this recipe.

1. Authentic Italian Pizza Margherita La Casa

Our most popular 2016 recipe was no surprise to two people as crazy about pizza as Bob and me. We could eat it every meal!

This version of the world's most famous pizza comes from Craig Whitson's and Tore Gjesteland's Passion for Pizza cookbook.

Here's the recipe: Authentic Italian Pizza Margherita La Casa

It layers homemade Neapolitan dough with "Simple Is Often Best" Tomato Sauce, mozzarella, basil, Parmigiano-Reggiano and a bit of olive oil. Now, that's a winner.

You'll also enjoy:

• 3 Sensational Side Dishes
• 4 Delicious Dips to Kick Off Your Year
• Game-Day Chili
• Southwestern Chicken Chili
• Top Recipes of 2015

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