November's Top 5

And it's happened again - another month's gone by. Before you know it, it'll be 2015 instead of 2014!

Since it's December, I thought I'd wrap up the year by updating the five most popular recipes of the year. We'll start with the fifth most popular recipe this week, and then work our way to number one!

But for now, here's the Top 5 roundup for November!

	5. Pesto Swirl Bread Pin It A savory pesto swirl bread with loads of flavor.
	4. Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms Pin It Fill some button mushrooms with a bacon and onion cream cheese mixture to make Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms.
	3. General Tso's Meatballs Pin It Sweetly spicy and slightly tangy, you've got to try this General Tso's in meatball form!
	2. Chicken Tostadas Pin It Try these chicken tostadas - avocado and salsa on top of a crispy, crunchy tostada layered with cheesy goodness.
	1. Baba Ghanoush Pin It A simple and tasty eggplant dip, this Baba Ghanoush requires a mere six ingredients and less than 30 minutes.

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October's Top 5

It's time for October's Top 5 recipe roundup! October's all about pumpkin it seems. From pumpkin bread pudding to pumpkin butter! And since Halloween's over now and pumpkins are on sale, why not buy a few and try out these top picks?

Without further ado, here's the Top 5 roundup for October!

	5. Pumpkin Bread Pudding Pin It Make your Spiced Pumpkin Bread into some Pumpkin Bread Pudding almost healthy enough for breakfast.
	4. Spiced Pumpkin Bread Pin It A moist and flavorful spiced pumpkin bread.
	3. Spiced Pumpkin Butter Pin It Got some extra pumpkin? Make your own spiced pumpkin butter, and sweeten it up with a bit of maple syrup for an additional layer of flavor!
	2. Spice Roasted Butternut Squash Pin It You can't go wrong with this simple and flavorful roasted spiced butternut squash - brown sugar, pepper, and garlic make for one sweetly spicy delight.
	1. Pumpkin Yeast Bread Pin It A simple and flavorful pumpkin yeast bread made with roasted pumpkin puree.

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September's Top 5

Well, it's October now, so time for a roundup of September's favorite recipes! September was a bit of a busy month for us since we prepared for and then brought a baby home! Parenthood's definitely a big adjustment, but I think we're doing ok so far. :)

Without further ado, here's the Top 5 roundup for September!

	5. Smoked Salmon Benedict Pin It A bed of smoked salmon on a toasted English muffin topped with a poached egg and Hollandaise sauce, making for one tasty Smoked Salmon Benedict.
	4. Tater Skins Pin It Melty cheesy goodness topped with green onions and crumbled bacon in a potato skin.
	3. DIY Egg McMuffin Pin It Layer some cheese, a griddle fried egg, and some ham between some toasted English muffins to make your own Egg McMuffin.
	2. Savory Oatmeal Pin It Savory oatmeal made more efficient with an egg on top.
	1. Crispy Edamame Pin It Crispy edamame with a Parmesan cheese crust - a healthy and savory snack!

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August's Top 5

The month's just seem to go by faster and faster! And with baby coming sometime this month, I'm thinking they're going to fly by even faster!

Without further ado, here's the Top 5 roundup for August!

	5. Cajun Shrimp Guacamole Pin It Avocado, onions, and bell pepper combined with Cajun seasoned shrimp for one mighty tasty Cajun shrimp guacamole.
	4. BBQ Tofu Sticks Pin It Tofu sticks, marinated in a scrumptious Hoisin BBQ sauce and then breaded with corn meal and pan fried (or baked) to perfection.
	3. How to Poach an Egg Pin It Make perfectly poached eggs with just a few simple tricks!
	2. Burger and Veggies Foil Pack Pin It Layer some chopped veggies on top of a beef patty and wrap it in foil to make some burger and veggie foil packs.
	1. Maple Syrup Meringues Pin It Light, airy, and sweetened with a bit of maple syrup, you won't be sorry you tried these simple maple syrup meringues!

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July's Top 5

Well, it's August now! I can't believe how fast this year is going by! And then in 1.5 months, we'll have a little one too. :) Speaking of which, I'm thinking he'll keep me pretty busy, so I'm looking for guest hosts for Five Friday Finds. Let me know if you're interested - it's super easy! :)

Without further ado, here's the Top 5 roundup for July!

	5. Garlic Paprika Shrimp Pin It Quickly cook up shrimp, throw in garlic, some paprika, and pepper, and you've got some delectable Garlic Paprika Shrimp with a slightly crispy crust.
	4. Coconut Shrimp Patties Pin It Shrimp, combined with a bit of garlic and green onions, formed into cakes coated with shredded coconut for some tropical coconut shrimp patties.
	3. Beef Stew Foil Pack Pin It A hearty beef stew with potatoes, carrots, mushrooms, and onions, in foil pack form! Perfect for a campfire meal.
	2. Mango Corn Salsa Pin It Combine mango, corn, and some bell pepper for a sweetly tropical flavored mango corn salsa.
	1. Blueberry Scones Pin It Part of a scrumptious breakfast - try these blueberry scones, full of the goodness of sweet summer blueberries.

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June's Top 5

It's happened again - another month's gone by, and this time, the year's half over! It's hard to believe sometimes how quickly time goes by. We actually celebrated our sixth anniversary this past weekend, and we're expecting a little one in just over two months!

Without further ado, here's the Top 5 roundup for June!

	5. Basic Asian Dressing Pin It A quick and simple Asian inspired salad dressing with soy sauce, ginger, and garlic mixed with a bit of oil and lime.
	4. Watermelon Feta Spinach Salad Pin It Combine some sweet watermelon with savory feta cheese, flavored up with some basil in a bed of spinach and make yourself a watermelon spinach feta salad.
	3. Balsamic Strawberry Gelato Pin It My personal favorite! Strawberries, chopped and soaked in a balsamic vinegar reduction, then made into a brightly flavorful balsamic strawberry gelato.
	2. Guacamole Deviled Eggs Pin It A new twist on an old classic - try these deviled eggs with avocado!
	1. Parmesan Crisps Pin It Got some Parmesan cheese and 5 minutes? You can make yourself some Parmesan crisps! Great as crackers or with dip.

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May's Top 5

Well, it's happened again! Another month's over, and it's time to review your favorite recipes. :)

Without further ado, here's the Top 5 roundup for May!

	5. Mini Peach Galette Pin It Try these mini peach galettes - sliced peaches and chopped pecans tossed with just a bit of sugar and nutmeg in a crispy crust.
	4. Green Basil Pesto Pin It A simple green basil pesto. Keep your pesto green with one simple step.
	3. Caprese Crostini Pin It Toasted bread topped with mozzarella cheese, a basil leaf, and tomatoes for a Caprese crostini. Fancy it up with a balsamic reduction if you'd like.
	2. Hoisin BBQ Sauce Pin It A quick and easy, sweetly savory Asian style Hoisin BBQ sauce - great on fish, meat, tofu, vegetables, and just about anything else!
	1. Gazpacho Pin It A cool and refreshing soup, perfect for summer! Try this tomato based gazpacho with cucumber, bell pepper, garlic, and onion.

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March's Top 5

So it's almost halfway through April, and I'm just now getting to March's top 5 roundup! Let's just say between travelling and life, I've been pretty busy lately. Hopefully things will calm down a bit now. :)

Without further ado, here's the Top 5 roundup for March!

	5. Mango Guacamole Pin It Sweet and juicy mango mixed in with avocados, cilantro, and a bit of green onions for a supremely scrumptious mango guacamole.
	4. Basil Pesto Pin It A simple basil pesto made from fresh basil, garlic, and Parmesan cheese.
	3. Bruschetta Pin It Chopped tomatoes and onion, mixed with basil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, and Parmesan cheese, then piled onto a toasted slice of Italian bread for serving.
	2. Brown Butter Asparagus Pin It Fresh asparagus cooked in a citrusy brown butter sauce and topped with lime zest and Brie cheese.
	1. Tomato Salad Pin It A quick, light, and refreshing tomato salad with red onions and basil marinated in white balsamic.

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February's Top 5

Can you believe it's March already? I know February's a short month, but it seemed to just fly by. Maybe because I wasn't feeling well and slept through quite a bit of it! It looks like this month was full of comfort food, probably because of all that snow! Lots of taters, bread, and a nice dessert. :)

Without further ado, here's the Top 5 roundup for February!

	5. Hasselback Potatoes Pin It Potatoes, sliced mostly through, and baked for a crispy outside and tender, flavorful inside.
	4. Chicken Pot Shepherd's Pie Pin It Combine chicken pot pie and shepherd's pie into one warming and flavorful dish.
	3. Cheesy Potato Soup Pin It A hearty cheesy potato soup perfect for dreary days.
	2. Outback Bread Pin It A delightful honey wheat bread with a crunchy outside and a soft and sweet inside.
	1. Apple Crisp Pin It Quick and simple apple crisp with a sweetened oatmeal topping.

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Linked to: Show Me Your Plaid, Share Your Stuff Tuesday, Tasty Tuesday, Try a New Recipe Tuesday, Friday Frenzy

January's Top 5

Well, January's over now, and we're officially into the second month of 2014! We just had a bit of snow, and James got 1.5 snow days. I know a lot of the more northerly folks got hit with a lot more, but we definitely enjoyed the little we got. :)

Without further ado, here's the Top 5 roundup for January!

	5. Mayonnaise Pin It Making your own mayo's a lot easier than you might think! Tastier too. :)
	4. Pico de Gallo Pin It Sometimes simple flavors win the day. Definitely in the case of this simple and flavorful salsa!
	3. Balsamic Salmon Pin It Want a tasty salmon dish without a lot of effort? Sounds like you want this sweetly tangy balsamic salmon!
	2. Egg in a Tater Pin It My personal favorite of the bunch! Use up some leftovers and make these scrumptious eggs in a tater. :)
	1. Tom Yum Pin It You know this one's good since it's the reader favorite! Gotta love a hot soup on a cold day. :)

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