The Top 10

I just realized that I have been keeping this blog for over a year now.  Wow!  So here is my Top 10 list of entries from July 2012 - July 2013.  It was really hard to narrow it down, to be honest. But here goes:

#10. Corn Dog Mini Muffins (Link)

I love these little things! They are great for football Saturdays -- and they're even better fried.

#9.  Fire Roasted Salsa (Link)

This is a great really fresh salsa for tomato & cilantro lovers.

#8. Caramelized Onion Tartlettes (Link)

Mastering caramelized onions is a feat of patience. But these buttery little morsels make it worth it.

#7. Skillet Hash Browns (Link)

Such a genius way of getting perfectly crispy hash browns for a crowd.

#6. Mushroom Stroganoff with Goat Cheese (Link)

This rich, creamy dish can almost make being a vegetarian seem like a viable option. Almost.

#5.  Asian Pork & Cabbage Salad (Link)

Adding fish sauce & rice vinegar to my arsenal was a huge step forward. Yum.

#4. Best Broccoli Ever! (Link)

You wouldn't think this would make such an impact; but these things are phenomenal!

#3. Mushroom Risotto (Link)

This is such a rich & decadent dish. It certainly is one of my very, very favorites.

#2. Whiskey & Coke Pulled Pork (Link)

Being an Iowan and an avid Bourbon drinker -- this is such a perfect dish for me.

#1. Pork Chops Milanese (Link)

This was a fantastic dish. The recipe came with my Dutch oven (a must have in any kitchen if you ask me), and really represents so much of what good cooking can be. Peppery greens, sweet & acidic tomatoes, with a brightness from the lemon, freshness from the herbs, and a perfectly breaded piece of meat.  I felt like this dish really took everything to another level for my cooking.