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    Top 10 Recipes and Highlights of 2017

    Published: Dec 29, 2017 · Modified: Apr 12, 2021 by Mamma C · This post may contain affiliate links

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    A look at Cooking with Mamma C's Top 10 Recipes and Highlights of 2017!

    Top 10 Recipes and Highlights 2017 - Cooking with Mamma CHi Gang! I'm back from a trip to Connecticut to visit my in-laws. We had a great time and ate way too much.

    If you celebrate the holidays, I hope you had a Merry Christmas, a Happy Hanukkah or joyous Kwanzaa. Can you believe it's almost New Year's Eve?

    If you've been here a while, you know what that means. Yes, friends, it's time for my favorite post of the year. Let's get to it!

    Top 10 Recipes of 2017

    You guys have a way of loving on a nice variety of recipes. The top posts published on Cooking with Mamma C in 2017 include an appetizer, a bread recipe, two main dishes (both pasta!!), three vegetable side dishes and three desserts. Way to go!

    Here they are, in descending order.

    10. Homemade Manicotti: Featuring crepes from scratch, these are the real deal! They're easier than you think.

    a slice of homemade manicotti on a plate

    9. Cheesy Zucchini Bake: I gave Moms' recipe a little makeover, so it's all from scratch. This is the dish we've served at parties and potlucks for decades!

    slice of cheesy zucchini bake on a plate with a fork

    8. Italian Mac and Cheese (Stovetop): Joann says this is the best mac and cheese recipe ever! And, if you love my crazy stories, don't miss this post about that time my hubby and I took a sewing class together.

    italian mac and cheese in a bowl

    7. Italian Green Beans with Tomatoes and Garlic: This is a classic dish from Naples we've been enjoying all our lives. I'm so excited you guys love it as much as we do!

    Italian Green Beans with Tomatoes and Garlic - Top Ten Recipes and Highlights of 2017 from Cooking with Mamma C #greenbeans #sidedish

    6. Awesome Gluten-Free Pear Crisp: If you don't tell anyone this is vegan and gluten-free, they'll never know! It. Is. Awesome.

    gluten-free pear crisp in a bowl with a fork

     

    5. Homemade Italian Bread: You won't believe how easy this is! I love seeing photos from those of you who've made it.

    homemade italian bread loaf in a basket

    4. Mom's Cheesecake with Sour Cream Topping: Hundreds of you made this for Thanksgiving! This is a keeper my family has enjoyed for more than 50 years.

    Cheesecake with graham cracker crust and sour cream topping on a plate with three blueberries on top

    3. Roasted Butternut Squash Cubes: Many of you must have appreciated my step-by-step photos showing how to cut and peel a butternut squash. And, there's a delicious recipe to go with it!

    roasted butternut squash cubes in a glass container with a fork

    2. Fried Ice Cream in a Pan: I'll let the photo speak for itself. But Tracy says, "This recipe was AMAZING!"

    fried ice cream topped with whipped cream on a plate

    We're almost there...pretty soon I'll let you know which recipe was number one in 2017...

    1. Baked Parmesan Gluten-Free Onion Rings: Shared 41,000 times on Pinterest, this recipe makes people happy! I tested it so many times to get it right, the stench of onions seeped through my pores at the gym.

    stack of baked parmesan gluten-free onion rings on a plate with dipping sauces behind

    But wait! There's more! (Is anyone still here?)

    Highlights of 2017

    • Videos: They say you can't teach an old dog new tricks. But this you-know-what learned to make recipe videos! It was the hardest thing I've ever done.  I've only produced three so far, with lots of room for improvement.  Here's the best one, for Easy Sausage and Peppers, viewed 11,000 times.
     

    • Prominent Search Bar: I wanted to make it easier for you (and me) to find recipes on Cooking with Mamma C. So, I had a designer add a search bar at the very top of my site, where you can see it from your cellphone, tablet, or desktop computer. I hope it's helpful!

     

    • Gluten-Free, Pasta, Dinner and Side Dish Categories: These are now displayed on the home page, if you scroll down past the recent recipes. Every time you visit, different photos/dishes will show up, plus, you can click to see more. Have fun exploring!

     

    • Faster Speed: I've scrunched all my photos and payed someone to make my site load faster. I hope it's made a difference!

     

    • Secure Site: You may have noticed my site address now starts with "https" and there's a lock icon next to Cooking with Mamma C in your browser. That's because I followed best practices and made my site secure for readers.

     

    • Food Fanatic: I became the Italian Food contributor at Food Fanatic. Don't worry, you're not missing any of my recipes, because I also publish them here on Cooking with Mamma C!

    That's all folks! Thank you for reading, commenting, emailing, sharing, trying my recipes and just being awesome.

    YOU are a highlight of my year.

    Have a happy New Year, and be safe!

    XO - ANDREA

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    Comments

    1. Betty

      June 30, 2018 at 8:06 pm

      Your recipes look so good, I want to try them all, and the fried ice cream probably 1st
      But I'm gonna try a twist on it , my hubby calls it , Betty's twist , I'll u know how it comes out

      Reply
      • Mamma C

        June 30, 2018 at 9:09 pm

        Hi Betty - I'm so glad you want to try my recipes! Enjoy the fried ice cream, and do tell me what your twist is!

        Reply
    2. Angie

      December 30, 2017 at 2:34 pm

      This really made me hungry, everything looks scrumptious! Hope you have a wonderful 2018!

      Reply
      • Mamma C

        December 31, 2017 at 9:49 am

        Thank you, Angie! I wish you a wonderful year as well!

        Reply
    3. Jessica Robinson

      December 29, 2017 at 7:04 pm

      You've had an amazing year of great recipes! The Italian Mac and Cheese and Italian bread look amazing! Then add the pear crisp, because you HAVE to have dessert!

      Reply
      • Mamma C

        December 29, 2017 at 9:05 pm

        We've enjoyed lots of good food, that's for sure. Thanks, Jessica!

        Reply
    4. Tracy | Baking Mischief

      December 29, 2017 at 6:32 pm

      Happy New Year's! These recipes all look fantastic, but that zucchini bake especially is calling my name. ...and maybe then I'll have some fried ice cream for dessert. 😉

      Reply
      • Mamma C

        December 29, 2017 at 9:04 pm

        We always have the zucchini bake on New Year's Eve. Thanks and Happy New Year, Tracy!

        Reply
    5. Patty @ Spoonabilities

      December 29, 2017 at 6:05 pm

      All the recipes look fabulous -- I am dying for the Italian Mac and Cheese though! Yes!

      Reply
      • Mamma C

        December 29, 2017 at 9:03 pm

        I love that mac and cheese. Thanks, Patty!

        Reply
    6. Thanh | Eat, Little Bird

      December 29, 2017 at 5:45 pm

      What a delicious round up of recipes for 2017! I've earmarked so many to try. Looking forward to more delicious recipes in 2018!

      Reply
      • Mamma C

        December 29, 2017 at 9:29 pm

        I'm so glad to hear that, Thanh! Enjoy, and thank you!

        Reply
    7. Dana

      December 29, 2017 at 5:01 pm

      A heaping plateful of that manicotti, please! And that zucchini bake. Or maybe just one of everything. It all looks great! Cheers to a fabulous year, and all the best in 2018, Mamma C!

      Reply
      • Mamma C

        December 29, 2017 at 9:03 pm

        Thanks so much, Dana!

        Reply
    8. Charla @ That Girl Cooks Healthy

      December 29, 2017 at 4:20 pm

      What a busy year you have had in the kitchen. I'm excited to see what's in store for the new year. The green beans with garlic and tomato would make the perfect side dish.

      Reply
      • Mamma C

        December 29, 2017 at 9:03 pm

        Me too! Thanks, Charla.

        Reply

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