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    Home » Dessert

    Top 10 Recipes and Highlights of 2016

    Published: Dec 28, 2016 · Modified: Dec 26, 2020 by Mamma C · This post may contain affiliate links

    Cooking with Mamma C's Top 10 Recipes and Highlights of 2016!

    Top 10 Recipes and Highlights of 2016 on Cooking with Mamma CHi, Gang! I hope you've been enjoying the holiday season. I couldn't resist closing the year with a look at Cooking with Mamma C's top 10 recipes and highlights of 2016.

    It's like the People's Choice Awards, where we look at the most popular recipes published this year. Plus I've included a few of my favorites at the end. Are you ready? Me too!

    I'll preface this top 10 lineup by pointing out it could be a great menu if you're having company. We've got two appetizers, two cocktails, a main dish, two sides and three dessert items. You guys did a nice job!

    Here we go, in descending order:

    10. Tomato Bruschetta with Balsamic Glaze: Beautiful to look at but better to eat!

    platter of tomato bruschetta with balsamic glaze

    9. The Best Italian Green Salad with Homemade Dressing: Our family's salad is always a hit!

    Top 10 Recipes and Highlights of 2016 on Cooking with Mamma C - The Best Italian Green Salad with Homemade Dressing

    8. Buckeye Candy Recipe: Because...peanut butter and chocolate. Straight outta Ohio!

    seven buckeye candies on a plate

    7. Iced Tea and Rum Cocktail: Three ingredients to refreshing bliss!

    overhead view of two glasses of iced tea and rum cocktails

    6. Amish Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes: Our favorite mashed potatoes ever!

    Amish brown butter mashed potatoes on a plate

    5. Vanilla-Caramel Ice Cream Cake with Oreo Crust: A family favorite gets a makeover!

    slice of vanilla-caramel ice cream cake with oreo crust on a plate

    4. Breaded Italian Chicken Cutlets: A family recipe not to be missed!

    breaded italian chicken cutlets stacked on a plate

    3. Apple Pie Moonshine: Papa C's concoction makes people happy!

    mason jar and mug of apple pie moonshine, apples, cinnamon sticks

    2. Baked Parmesan Crisps: So quick, easy and delicious! A gluten-free appetizer or snack.

    Top 10 Recipes and Highlights of 2016 on Cooking with Mamma C - Baked Parmesan Crisps And 2016's number-one, most-popular recipe on Cooking with Mamma C is....are you on the edge of your seats? I am...

    1. Homemade Brownie Bottom Chocolate Pudding Pie: Pinned nearly 100,000 times and featured on BuzzFeed in the number-one spot in a chocolate pie recipe roundup!

    Top 10 Recipes and Highlights of 2016 on Cooking with Mamma C - Homemade Brownie Bottom Chocolate Pudding Pie

    And now, here are a few of my favorites that didn't make the list (but there are so many more):

    • Lemon Meringue Pie with Easy Olive Oil Crust
    • Salmon Caprese with Balsamic Glaze
    • Sweet and Savory Butter Pecan Cheese Log
    • Linguine with Creamy Walnut Sauce

    Finally, my favorite post of 2016, Low-Fat Maple Flan with Berries, describes my wedding anniversary after 23 years of marriage. Plus, I love that recipe!

    Thanks for sticking with me! I love hearing from you and appreciate everyone who takes the time to visit, comment, share and try out the recipes!

    Have a safe, happy and delicious New Year's Eve! xoxo

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Karen (Back Road Journal)

      January 01, 2017 at 2:20 pm

      That chocolate pie is calling my name…it sounds yummy!

      Reply
      • Mamma C

        January 01, 2017 at 3:20 pm

        As soon as I recover from holiday overeating, I need to make that pie again! It's one of my favorites. Thanks, Karen!

        Reply
    2. Cheryl "Cheffie Cooks" Wiser

      December 29, 2016 at 7:49 pm

      Yum-Yum-Yum-Yum-Yum-Yum-Yum-Yum-Yum-Yum!!! Happy New Year !!! xo

      Reply
      • Mamma C

        December 29, 2016 at 9:35 pm

        Haha! Happy New Year, Cheryl! xo

        Reply
    3. Anne

      December 29, 2016 at 11:08 am

      These recipes look amazing and I can't wait to try out those Parmesan crisps!

      Reply
      • Mamma C

        December 29, 2016 at 11:31 am

        The Parmesan crisps are addictive! Thanks, Anne!

        Reply
    4. Amanda

      December 28, 2016 at 4:35 pm

      Great collection of recipes. There is something for everyone here. Those breaded Italian cutlets and Parmesan Crisps really caught my eye!

      Reply
      • Mamma C

        December 28, 2016 at 4:40 pm

        I could go for both of those right about now! Thanks, Amanda!

        Reply
    5. Catherine

      December 28, 2016 at 4:26 pm

      Such a great recap of the year!! So many delicious choices...cheers to another fabulous year of food!

      Reply
      • Mamma C

        December 28, 2016 at 8:39 pm

        Thank you, and cheers, Catherine!

        Reply
    6. Ali

      December 28, 2016 at 3:14 pm

      Love this roundup - these all look like really great recipes. I think my favorite on here is the bruschetta - mostly because I love the combination of bread, tomatoes and basil. All the chocolate looks great, too!

      Reply
      • Mamma C

        December 28, 2016 at 3:19 pm

        I could make an entire meal of the bruschetta! Thanks Ali!

        Reply
    7. Lisa | Garlic & Zest

      December 28, 2016 at 2:59 pm

      This is a lovely compilation of mouthwatering recipes! And that black bottom pie - Oh My!

      Reply
      • Mamma C

        December 28, 2016 at 3:18 pm

        I love the brownie-bottom chocolate pudding pie but had no idea it would become so popular! Thanks, Lisa!

        Reply
    8. Veena Azmanov

      December 28, 2016 at 2:35 pm

      What a lovely collection of recipes.. No wonder they were the top 10.. Each and everyone looks so delish...

      Reply
      • Mamma C

        December 28, 2016 at 2:37 pm

        Thanks so much, Veena!

        Reply
    9. Platter Talk

      December 28, 2016 at 1:43 pm

      Nice group of recipes for a special dinner over the holidays or just for a treat!

      Reply
      • Mamma C

        December 28, 2016 at 1:47 pm

        Sometimes, I rack my brains planning a dinner menu for company, and then this group of recipes just came together by popularity! Thanks, Dan. 🙂

        Reply

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