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Top 10 Favorite Recipes of 2022

Nicole Hood — Thu, 05 Jan 2023 21:29:51 +0000

It’s been another delicious year!

I am excited to share my Top 10 Favorite Recipes of 2022 with y’all today! These are my most viewed posts on the blog from all of last year.

Thanks so much for reading my blog and cooking and sharing my recipes. It means the world to me.

Scroll down to see the recipes- you’ll never believe what #1 was!

10. Dad’s Dalgona Coffee

This creamy concentrated coffee is a popular morning beverage in our house. If you are a coffee lover too, give this delicious and easy four ingredient drink a try at your next brunch!

9. April Fool’s Mashed Potato Ice Cream Sundae Prank

In honor of April Fool’s Day today I made my kids a special “dessert” to enjoy before dinner. Creamy mashed potatoes and dark brown gravy topped with a bright cherry tomato are disguised as a caramel ice cream sundae! My girls loved it and I hope your kids will love this April Fool’s food prank too!

8. Air Fryer Crispy Brussels Sprouts

We tried this viral Air Fryer Crispy Brussels Sprouts recipe and it was a hit with the whole family.

I’ve made it many times now- and always with delicious results!

7. Cat in the Hat Fruit Snack Skewers

Dr Seuss Week is a few days away so the girls and I made a fun snack inspired by one of our favorite Dr Seuss books “Cat in the Hat”.

6. Steakhouse Salt Crusted Baked Potato

I made these steakhouse style, salt crusted baked potatoes for dinner and they were a hit!

Perfectly crispy on the outside and fluffy and buttery on this inside. Hands down- the perfect baked potato!

5. TikTok Viral Air Fryer Green Beans

This green bean recipe from TikTok has gone viral for good reason!

It’s a simple and easy way to make a family friendly side dish that goes with just about any meal.

4. The Pioneer Woman’s Hot Artichoke Dip

This dip is creamy and rich and makes a tasty hors d’oeuvre to share or a lunchtime sandwich spread.

A delicious recipe adapted from The Pioneer Woman’s favorite appetizer.

3. Air Fryer Corned Beef Brisket

This Air Fryer Corned Beef Brisket is hands down my new favorite way to cook our favorite St Patty’s meal!

It is easy, requires no extra ingredients, and takes 1/4 of the time it would take with my Crock-Pot! I just love how juicy and tender the brisket turns out in only 90 minutes.

2. Magnolia’s Best Ever Coffee Cake

If breakfast is the most important meal of the day, then you have to start your morning off with a slice of this Best Ever Coffee Cake.

The recipe is from Joanna Gaines bakery Magnolia Press and it’s not only easy to make but truly the best coffee cake you will ever eat!

And the #1 most popular recipe from 2022 is… A TIE!

Both of these recipes had the same number of views!

1. Wicked Witch Finger Dipped Pretzels

A spooky fun snack for movie night! Witch finger dipped pretzels are a creepy, salty sweet treat to make this Halloween!

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1. Duck Dynasty Phil’s Cajun Crawfish Fettuccine

This Cajun Crawfish Fettuccine is a Duck Dynasty family recipe that has become a favorite of my family too! Packed full of Cajun flavors including fresh crawfish tails, Creole spices, and a creamy cheesy sauce, this meal is perfect for celebrating Mardi Gras this month!

Thanks again to YOU for reading, sharing, and supporting my blog.

I can’t wait to share many more tasty creations with y’all in 2023!

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Top 10 Favorite Recipes of 2021

Nicole Hood — Sun, 02 Jan 2022 15:00:56 +0000

It’s been another delicious year!

I am excited to share my Top 10 Favorite Recipes of 2021 with y’all today! These are my most viewed posts on the blog from all of last year.

Thanks so much for reading my blog and cooking and sharing my recipes. It means the world to me.

Here’s to more Happy Cooking in 2022!

10. Crockpot Creamy Green Bean Casserole

This crockpot side dish only requires a few pantry ingredients along with frozen veggies and cheese. A classic fix it and forget it recipe that is perfect for busy holidays.

9. St Patrick’s Day Green Charcuterie Snack Tray

Everyone will feel lucky when you serve this festive green snack tray for St Patrick’s Day snackin’!

8. Hocus Pocus Halloween Hot Chocolate

This colorful Halloween Hot Chocolate is perfect for sipping during movie night and is inspired by my favorite Halloween flick, “Hocus Pocus”.
Made with warm milk and orange tinted white chocolate this festive drink is the ultimate Halloween treat to enjoy this spooky season!

7. Valentine’s Pink Dessert Charcuterie Board

This pretty in pink dessert charcuterie board is perfect for kids with a sweet tooth celebrating Valentine’s Day or even girlfriends who enjoy colorful treats to honor Galentine’s Day! Assembled in minutes and devoured just as fast, this dessert is the ultimate Valentine’s pink treat!

6. Elf on the Shelf Hot Chocolate Station

If you have an Elf on the Shelf in your house this Christmas season, this is a fun activity for you and your family to do! Set up a Elf themed Hot Chocolate Station with hot cocoa and all the fixings along with these festive large and elf sized printable signs.

5. Strawberry Rhubarb Breakfast Bread

This hearty breakfast bread is a delicious springtime morning meal featuring two of my favorite fruits, strawberries and rhubarb.

4. Copycat Krispy Kreme Donut Bread Pudding

Instead of a birthday cake this year I made my own Copycat Krispy Kreme Bread Pudding! This rich dessert is made with chopped up glazed donuts and custard and served warm with whipped cream. If you have a sweet tooth like my family, you’ll love this sinful dessert!

3. Hocus Pocus Halloween Charcuterie Board

For my Hocus Pocus Party last week I made this fun Hocus Pocus movie themed charcuterie board filled with Halloween sweets and treats to nibble on.
It was a hit with both adults and kids and super easy to make and serve!

2. Cajun Crawfish Bread

This hearty Cajun appetizer is inspired by a Louisiana restaurant favorite. Crusty French bread is topped with a delicious blend of crawfish, cheese, and spices and baked until melted and gooey!

And my #1 most viewed recipe from 2021 was….

1. Roasted Sheet Pan Cabbage and Carrots

Tender cabbage is oven roasted with onions, carrots, butter, and spices to make a healthy and flavorful side dish. These simple baked veggies go well with most meals.

Thanks again to YOU for reading, sharing, and supporting my blog.

I can’t wait to share many more tasty creations with y’all in 2022!

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Pioneer Woman’s Perfect Enchiladas

Nicole Hood — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 05:48:00 +0000

Recently my husband had a couple busy weeks at work, so I knew when the weekend finally rolled around I wanted to make him a mouthwatering meal that would put a smile on his face (and fill his tummy!) After all, as you know, I like to show my love and appreciation through my food! Well, it just so happened an episode of The Pioneer Woman was on that day and she made these delicious enchiladas for her brother. I was intrigued by her use of green chilies (my husband’s favorite) and her technique of frying and soaking the tortillas. I have a favorite enchilada recipe of my own: Creamy Chicken Enchilada but this recipe was so completely different from my version I had to give it a try. Boy, I am glad I did (and so was my happy hubby!).

This recipe was my #5 most popular recipe in 2013! View the Top 10 here

Pioneer Woman's Perfect Enchiladas

Makes 10-14 enchiladas

Ingredients

Sauce:

2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
One 28-ounce can enchilada or Mexican red sauce
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Meat:

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt

The Rest:

Canola oil for frying
10 to 14 corn tortillas
2 4 ounce cans diced green chilies
1 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup chopped black olives
3 cups grated sharp Cheddar cheese
Cilantro for garnish

Instructions

For the sauce:

In a saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the canola oil and flour.
Whisk together and allow to bubble for 1 minute.
Pour in the red sauce,
chicken broth, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat and simmer while you prepare the other ingredients.

For the meat:

While the sauce is simmering, brown the ground beef with the onions in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Drain the fat, add the salt and stir to combine.
Turn off the heat and set aside.

For the rest:

In a small skillet over medium heat, heat some canola oil.
Lightly fry the tortillas just until soft. Do not crisp.
Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
Repeat until all the tortillas have been fried.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Spread 1/2 cup of the sauce in the bottom of a 9- by 13-inch baking dish.
Next, one at a time, dip each tortilla into the sauce.
Set the sauce-soaked tortilla on a plate.
Place on some of the meat mixture, chilies, green onions and black olives.
Top with a generous portion of grated Cheddar.
Roll up the tortilla to contain the filling inside.
Place the tortilla seam side down in the baking dish.
Repeat with the rest of the tortillas and pour the remaining sauce over the top.
End with a generous sprinkling of cheese and any other bits of chiles, green onions or olives you have left over from the filling.
Bake the enchiladas for 20 minutes, or until bubbly.
Sprinkle chopped cilantro over the top and serve.

Notes

Recipe from The Pioneer Woman on Food Network.

Mix oil and flour to make a roux. Then add enchilada sauce and chicken broth.

The roux is your base and will thicken your sauce.

Cook your crumbled ground beef and diced onion until cooked through.

Carefully quick fry your corn tortillas, just for about 30 seconds.

You do not want to make them crispy! Drain on paper towel.

Pour 1/2 cup or so of the enchilada sauce in your dish then using tongs (this can get messy!) dip your fried tortillas in the enchilada sauce then lay on a plate and add your fillings in the middle, roll up, and place seam side down in the baking dish.

Filled to the brim, just add cheese and ready to be rolled up!

I fit 7 across, 14 total in my baking dish.

Pour the remaining sauce on top then add cheese and remaining toppings.

Bake in a 350 degree oven for 20 minutes.

Hot and bubbly and amazingly delicious. top with cilantro and you are ready to serve.

She served these with lime rice on her show but we ate these alone. They were rich and filling on their own!

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