My favorite part of blogging on Eat Laugh Purr is all the delicious food I get to it. Sure, my waistline suffers because I indulge a little too heartily but I sure get to eat lots and lots of good food. We shall, for the sake of this post, pretend that every dish I make turns out terrific and not disgusting. 😀 When I’m not busy stuffing my face, I am also fascinated by the recipes that you love.
The 10 Recipes You Love (and so do I)
These are the recipes with the most views and pins. As always, a few surprises, my chocolate cupcakes with cream cheese filling is no longer a Top 10 recipe, although it is really, really good (so you should make asap) and many new recipes from this year made the list, which delights me. Let’s get this party started!
#10. Best Grilled Hamburgers
I generally don’t like hamburgers, especially when pan-fried, but I love them hot off a grill. Logical? No, but there you go. I made these bad boys in honor of my Dad for Father’s Day. They have a great spice mix that elevates them from ordinary to extraordinary.
Get the recipe, here.
#9. Hard Cider BBQ Pulled Pork
Pulled pork is one of my favorites and this dish delivers. You slow cook pulled pork in hard apple cider and make a homemade BBQ sauce with the hard apple cider too. It’s delicious!
Get the recipe, here.
#8. Caramel Apple Pretzel Salad
This salad is utterly addictive. The crispy, caramelized pretzel bits are amazing by themselves. And when you pair them with crunchy apples and a light cream cheese mixture, you have one divine salad.
Get the recipe, here.
#7. Bacon Ranch Salad
Bacon. Do I really need to say more? Okay, pasta, creamy ranch dressing, cheese, broccoli and tomatoes. A hearty salad that pairs beautifully with almost any entree.
Get the recipe, here.
#6. Cajun Shrimp and Sausage
This recipe looks fancy and decadent and tastes fancy and decadent but it’s secretly healthy! And for that very reason, it’s one of my favorite freezer recipes too. On busy nights, it has saved me from making bad choices many, many times.
Get the recipe, here.
#5. Strawberry Cheesecake Poke Cake
This luscious dessert I made in honor of my Mom for Mother’s Day and also got a chance to make it for my family when they visited last May. A very rich and impressive dessert fit for a grand lady like my Mom.
Get the recipe, here.
#4. Peanut Butter Oyster Crackers
This is an unusual treat that blends peanut butter and caramel over oyster crackers. You’ll be munching on these little nuggets of goodness by the handful.
Get the recipe, here.
#3. Strawberry Lemonade Punch
This a real, refreshing beverage. You have the sweetness of the strawberries, the tartness of the lemonade and the lovely bubbles from the ginger ale. It’s gorgeous, delicious and easy to make.
Get the recipe, here.
#2. Beef Brisket
This one was a bit of surprise to me since the majority recipes featured are new(ish) but this is an oldie but a goodie. The beef turned out fork tender and flavorful. Seeing it again reminds me that I need to make this again!
Get the recipe, here.
#1. Ham with Pineapple Brown Sugar Glaze
This recipe earns its top spot. I cannot express how much I adore this ham. It has an unusual cooking method (it involves lots and lots of vinegar) that makes the ham fall apart. It’s so tender that you can’t do the typical slices but after you cover it with the pineapple brown sugar glaze, no one will mind.
Get the recipe, here.
To More Good Eats in 2017
I’ve got lots of delicious recipes planned for 2017. Some good-for-you recipes that don’t taste healthy but are. Those are always my personal favorites! Of course, you can expect to see a few decadent, naughty recipes pop up here too. I believe in balance, people!
What was the best thing you made/ate in 2016?
Tanya
