2020 has definitely been a year like no other. And while it has brought its challenges, it has also given us some delicious, tasty, and memorable recipes as well. This week, we’ll be taking a look back at a few of those mouth-watering unforgettable recipes, like these reader’s favorite top ten recipes.
Every year, I am surprised to take a look back at Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck’s stats to discover what recipes were our reader’s favorites. Apparently, this year, y’all were really obsessed with baking. Not too surprising, considering many of us found ourselves forced to spend so much more time at home in 2020. It seems that cookie and bread recipes were in high demand, which means that I’ll have to make sure to include a few more of those in 2021. So, without any more fanfare, I present to you the reader’s favorite top ten recipes of 2020.
1
Easy Middle Eastern Puff Pastry Cheese Bourekas
Bourekas are a Middle Eastern puff pastry treat that you will instantly fall in love with at first bite. These particular easy-to-make cheese bourekas are filled with crumbled feta, fresh mozzarella, a generous amount of fresh parsley, and a hint of lemon zest. Not only are they fresh, airy, and flakey, they’re also pillowy puffs of cheesy goodness. You’ll absolutely love how easy they are to make. CLICK HERE to see the original recipe.
2
Baileys Irish Cream Almond Scones
A little bit of Baileys Irish Cream and a few sliced almonds give these traditional English scones an extra delicious dose of flavor. It won’t matter what time of day you choose to enjoy them, they’re a sweet boozy treat you’ll always enjoy, whether it be for breakfast, tea, or dessert. CLICK HERE to see the original recipe.
3
Lemon Raspberry Cake Mix Cookies
Never take a cake mix for granted. Not only are they easy to use, but you can make a myriad of other desserts with them, including these soft, moist, and lemony cake mix cookies. After being drizzled with a lemony glaze and dusted with dried raspberries, these delicious cookies are pretty much impossible to resist. Try them for yourself and see. CLICK HERE to see the original recipe.
4
Chocolate-Covered Cherry Bon Bon Cookies
These heavenly chocolate-covered bon bon cookies are filled with a sweet surprise. Tucked inside each one is a maraschino cherry, just waiting for you to discover it. And, after each cookie is dipped in melted dark chocolate and topped generously with sprinkles, I think you’ll agree that these amazing cookies are pretty hard to resist. CLICK HERE to see the original recipe.
5
Sweet Texas-Style BBQ Dry Rub Seasoning
This quick and flavorful dry rub barbecue seasoning can be put together in just a few minutes, with just a few ingredients you probably already have on hand in your pantry. It’s sweet, flavorful, and has just a little bit of kick. So ditch the store-bought barbeque seasoning and get ready to fire up the grill and enjoy some delicious Texas-Style BBQ. CLICK HERE to see the original recipe.
6
Southern Crumbly Cheddar & Paprika Biscuits
These homemade southern biscuits pack quite the flavor wallop, thanks to a little bit of ground paprika and finely grated cheddar cheese. And we’re not talking any ordinary cheddar cheese either, we’re talking crumbly extra sharp cheddar cheese. If you’re a true cheese aficionado, then you’re definitely going to love these delicious, buttery, cheesy biscuits. CLICK HERE to see the original recipe.
7
Cinnamon Chip Holiday Spice Cake Mix Cookies
Not everyone has time around the holidays to bake homemade, completely from scratch Christmas cookies. That’s where using a boxed spice cake mix comes in handy. Simply add a few extra ingredients to create an easy, quick, and absolutely delicious “homemade” Christmas cookie with a serious cinnamon punch. No one will even guess that these cookies came from a boxed cake mix. CLICK HERE to see the original recipe.
8
Baileys Cake Mix Chocolate Chip Cookies
Homemade cookies are only one boxed cake mix away, thanks to these chocolate chip cookies, made using Baileys Irish Cream and a few other simple ingredients. Trust me, you’re definitely going to want to put a box of white cake mix and a bag of miniature semi-sweet chocolate chips on your grocery list before St. Patrick’s Day. CLICK HERE to see the original recipe.
9
Lime & Beer Pickled Red Onions
Lime and beer, two very simple ingredients. But, when you add them to a very thinly sliced red onion, something absolutely magical happens. You can’t help but love these sweet vinegary beer-infused onions. Serve them with your favorite Mexican dishes, such as tacos, quesadillas, fajitas, or even just choose to enjoy them by themselves. No matter how they’re served, you’re sure to love them. CLICK HERE to see the original recipe.
10
Peppermint Cream Cheese Crushed Oreo Cookies
These soft oreo-stuffed cookies practically scream Christmas. Made with cream cheese, super-loaded with crushed oreo cookies, and topped with just the right amount of peppermint, these holiday cookies are simply too good to resist. I think you’ll definitely agree that they have just the right amount of holiday flavor, festive color, and delicious cookie texture to get anyone into the holiday spirit. CLICK HERE to see the original recipe.
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