Best of 2015

Can you believe it…2015 is almost over!! I mentioned in my New Year’s Eve Party Foods post the other day, that 2015 will go down as the worst year ever, and I am more than happy to see it go! The bright side to this year has been you, my wonderful friends that have come back time and time again and keep Cooking with Curls going…Thank You so much!!

There are a couple of surprises in the most popular posts for 2015, and some old recipes that just keep on going! lol Let’s count backwards and work our way to your #1 favorite post. 🙂

#15 Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing

This Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing is a hit on Pinterest…and the dinner table. Have you tried it yet?

#14 Blueberry Sweet Rolls

These Blueberry Sweet Rolls were very popular in 2013, then kind of disappeared until I took new photos…and they’re back. 😉

#13 Queso Blanco Dip

I love this Queso Blanco Dip! I made it as lactose-free as possible. 😉

#12 Paleo Cauliflower Rice

Last year’s #6 is still quite popular with the Paleo crowd.

#11 Beef Gravy

I think people are attracted to the simplicity of this Beef Gravy recipe…not a lump in sight. 😉

#10 Hawaiian Potato Salad

#9 in 2013, #8 in 2014, #10 in 2015, and still a Google Search favorite.

#9 Lemon Blackberry Bread

This Lemon Blackberry Bread was a sponsored post that the company paid to promote on Facebook. 🙂

#8 25 Romantic Dinners

This is one that surprised me, it has stayed popular well past Valentine’s Day.

#7 Fried Rice

Last year’s #5 is still in constant rotation in our house.

#6 Polyjuice Potion

Harry Potter fans love their Polyjuice Potion! Up from #9 last year and always pops up in my sidebar around Halloween. 😉

#5 Shrimp Scampi Pizza

O-M-G this Shrimp Scampi Pizza is still one of my favorites….so delicious and unexpected!

#4 Homemade Ranch Dressing {dairy-free}

Last year’s #2 post is still going strong…perfection has staying power.

#3 Puff Pastry Sausage Rolls {new photo}

These Puff Pastry Sausage Rolls have jumped from #7  to #3 this year, and they are about to get new photos. 😉

#2 Irish Nachos

These Irish Nachos have dropped from #1 to #2, but I don’t think they will ever go away…they are way too yummy!

#1 Chicken au Champagne

This Chicken au Champagne is a winner!!  Not only is it delicious, but this post has been viewed over 165,000 times in 2015…and pinned over 225,000 times!! 🙂

Well I made it through the year. My mom battled breast cancer, I survived a nasty divorce, packed up my house with 3 month’s notice, moved to Arizona in August, survived the 115+ degree temperatures even after the A/C went out, my little buddy Arlo almost died from undiagnosed Diabetes and is now blind, and my dad was rushed to the hospital two weeks ago with congestive heart failure.  When it rains, it pours!

My mom is cancer free, my dad will be back at work Monday, and I am pretty much allergy free here in AZ {damn ragweed}….so things could have been much worse…but I’m still glad it’s almost over! 😉

Here’s to a drama free and healthy 2016…Cheers!!

Chambord® Royale