2021 was definitely a year to remember. And while it certainly brought its challenges, it also left us with some delicious, tasty, and memorable recipes as well. Today, we’ll be taking a look back at last year’s top twelve mouth-watering unforgettable recipes.
Each month of the year, I choose one recipe that is my absolute favorite recipe from that particular month. That way, at the end of the year, I can easily take a look back at my list of favorites and know which recipes stood out as clear winners. Today, I’m sharing those 2021 over-the-top monthly winning recipes with you. I hope that you’ll enjoy them just as much as I did.
January
Orange Marmalade Cinnamon Streusel Muffins
What could be better than a streusel-topped muffin for breakfast? A cinnamon-flavored muffin, filled with orange marmalade, topped with a buttery cinnamon sugar streusel, which is then garnished with an additional dollop of orange marmalade. Now that’s a muffin worth rolling out of bed for. CLICK HERE to see the original recipe.
February
Crockpot Sweet Potato Peanut Butter Curry Soup
It’s not often that you can throw a few ingredients into a crockpot or slow-cooker and somehow end up with an amazing recipe. However, with this sweet potato soup recipe, made with sweet curry powder, that definitely happens. The secret to this amazing crockpot soup is blending it with creamy peanut butter after it has been cooked on low heat for several hours. The peanut butter adds richness, creaminess, and just the right amount of nutty flavor. CLICK HERE to see the original recipe.
March
Sexy Irish Butter Oven-Roasted Cabbage
Who says that vegetables can’t be sexy? Imagine, a gorgeous head of green cabbage, oven-roasted to golden perfection with rich, decadent, golden Irish butter. Now, imagine, a little bit of freshly ground black pepper, dried parsley, and freshly grated nutmeg on top of that perfectly roasted cabbage. I don’t know about you, but that sounds pretty darn sexy to me. CLICK HERE to see the original recipe.
April
Chunky Sweet & Spicy Black Olive Deviled Eggs
Most deviled eggs have a creamy filling, however, with these deviled eggs, finely chopped black olives give the deviled egg filling a delightful chunky texture. And, once you add a little dijon mustard, honey, crushed red pepper flakes, black pepper, chives, and mayonnaise, I think you’ll be quite impressed with the lovely sweet and spicy flavor of these chunky black olive deviled eggs. CLICK HERE to see the original recipe.
May
Brown Sugar & Bourbon Sugar Cookies
When it comes to sugar cookies, you don’t always have to use granulated sugar. Brown sugar gives these bourbon-infused cookies an absolutely lovely texture, not to mention an incredible taste. And, it certainly doesn’t hurt that these sweet cookies have an amazing bourbon flavor. I mean, seriously, booze and cookies, how can you go wrong? CLICK HERE to see the original recipe.
June
Oatmeal Butterfinger Candy Bar Cookies
Almost everyone loves an oatmeal cookie with chocolate chips or chocolate chunks folded into it. But why settle for just chocolate, when you can have both peanut butter and chocolate? These sweet and buttery, incredibly delicious oatmeal cookies are absolutely overflowing with small crunchy bits of finely chopped Butterfinger candy bar, making them the perfect chocolate and peanut butter-filled oatmeal cookie. One bite and you’ll be swooning over their lovely taste and texture. CLICK HERE to see the original recipe.
July
With this summer cherry pie ice cream, you won’t have to decide between pie and ice cream, because you can have them both at the same time. And, since crushed golden sandwich cookies are folded into this ice cream to give it its pie-like crust, you won’t even need to worry about turning your oven on during the hot summer heat. There really is no better way to enjoy fresh summer cherries than this sweet, creamy, and absolutely decadent frozen dessert. CLICK HERE to see the original recipe.
August
Lemon & Dill Potato Salad with No Mayonnaise
The zest and juice of a lemon, give this potato salad, made with no mayonnaise, a light, refreshing, and vibrant flavor. Add in a generous amount of fresh dill and crunchy diced celery, and you’ll see just why this potato salad is such a fantastic side dish. it pairs well with almost any main course, is easy to make, and you won’t have to worry about it sitting out for a bit, due to the lack of mayo. CLICK HERE to see the original recipe.
September
Make-Ahead Spicy Oktoberfest Meatball Stew
This spicy make-ahead meatball stew is the perfect recipe to make on an early autumn weekend to enjoy later in the busy work week. After all, I think that we can all agree, that most soups, stews, and chilis taste better when enjoyed a few days later. This fall stew has a lovely peppery warmth thanks to black pepper and crushed red pepper flakes, and the Oktoberfest lager it contains helps to add a delightful depth of flavor. And in orzo pasta and baked meatballs, and this stew becomes an amazingly flavorful and filling busy weeknight comfort meal. CLICK HERE to see the original recipe.
October
Reese’s Cup Chocolate Pudding Brownies
This time-saving brownie recipe uses a store-bought chocolate pudding mix to give it its delicious chocolatey flavor. Throw a few roughly chopped Reese’s Cups on top of the brownie batter before baking, and you’ll have quick, easy-to-make peanut butter and chocolate brownies the whole family will instantly adore. CLICK HERE to see the original recipe.
November
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies with Grape Nuts
When you’re looking for the perfect peanut butter oatmeal cookie recipe, look no further than this one. The secret to this cookie’s perfection is the addition of Grape Nuts to the cookie dough. The cereal adds just the right nutty crunch without actually having to add nuts. Seriously, this may just be the best peanut butter oatmeal cookie you’ll ever eat. CLICK HERE to see the original recipe.
December
Cranberry Holiday Corned Beef Brisket
Corned beef brisket generally makes an appearance each March when St. Patrick’s Day comes around. However, with this cranberry version, you can make corned beef brisket a part of any holiday you choose. It’s sweet, salty, and has just a little bit of a horseradish kick to it. Honestly, I think this may just become your new favorite way to enjoy corned beef. Try it for yourself and see if I’m right. CLICK HERE to see the original recipe.
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