Top 15 In 2015 and Happy New Year!!

Like. Whoa. Were did 2015 go! It has been a crazy, busy year filled with challenges, a little heart ache, but mostly lots of laughs, good times and amazing food! It seems like everyone does a year end best of. Bloggers, television news stations, and pretty much every human being takes today to reflect and look back at the previous year. I not only do this for Kitchen Concoctions, as I am always curious to see what were the top performing posts from the past year, but I take this time to ponder my personal strengths and challenges from previous year as I embrace the new year ahead!

So what was your favorite thing I shared on Kitchen Concoctions in 2015? Well below are the top 15 posts I shared in 2015. I am also sharing a few of my favorites that didn’t officially make the top 15 cut, but in addition to the top 15 are a favorite either because we continue to make them again and again, or because are sentimental, or they are purely delicious. Oh and then I am sharing a few “oldies but goodies;” recipes that year after year continue to be a reader favorite.

As I say every year, I have big things planned for the new year, and this year is no exception! I have some awesome things in the works and as I plan for the new year, I am curious, what would you like to see more of. More family friendly recipes? More desserts? More healthy recipes? More date night ideas? More crafts? More fitness? More cooking how-tos? More about life in the ATX? More travel recommendations? PLEASE tell me! I’m all ears!

Top 15 Posts In 2015:

15. Bourbon Peach Pie  

14. Baseball Date Night and DIY Baseball Gift Basket and Picture Frame  

13. Best Tacos in Austin, Texas   

12. Root Beer Float Ice Cream Sandwiches    

11. How To Make Candied Orange Peel  

10. Peanut Butter M&M’s® Cookies {Plus Four Tips for a Fun & Successful Game Night In}  

9. Texas Frito Chili Pie  

8. Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream Sandwiches   

7. Celebrate the Chinese New Year with an Asian Inspired Dinner Party   

6. Yarn Wrapped Flower Vases and Affordable Mother’s Day Gift Ideas {Crafty Concoctions}
 

5. How To Make a Simple T-Shirt Necklace {Crafty Concoctions}  

4. Mini Dark Chocolate Cranberry Orange Tarts  

3. Cajun Spiced Mixed Nuts {Plus Road Trip Snack Ideas and Travel Tips}  

2. Thai Chopped Salad in a Jar {Plus 5 Tips for Eating Healthy While Traveling}  

1. Sausage and Pepper Quiche  

A few of my favorites from 2015:
1. Guinness Shepherd’s Pie
2. Homemade Funfetti Cupcakes
3. Soft Baked Strawberry Lemonade Cookies
4. Cowboy Spaghetti
5. Creamy Green Chile Breakfast Enchiladas
6. Dinner n’ a Movie: “Ratatouille” and Pasta Ratatouille
7. Pecan Pie Brownies
8. Thin and Chewy Sticky Sweet Cookies
9. Hearty Fall Harvest Tacos
10. Slow Cooker Hawaiian Bar-B-Q Pulled Pork Sliders with Tropical Slaw

Top 5 “Oldies But Goodies”:
1. White Chocolate Mocha
2. Crock-Pot Turkey White Bean Pumpkin Chili
3. Orange Creamsicle Protein Shake
4. Strawberries ‘n Cream Oatmeal
5. Honey, Mustard and Rosemary Baked Pork Chops