2022 was definitely a year to remember, especially when it came to tasty, memorable, and easy-to-make delicious recipes. Today, we’ll be taking a look back at last year’s top twelve most mouth-watering and 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 I want to make again and which recipes I want others to make as well. Today, I’m sharing those 2022 over-the-top monthly winning recipes with you. I hope that you’ll enjoy them just as much as I did.
January
Simple Oven-Baked Sheet Pan Pork Tenderloins
Pork tenderloin is a great option for a busy weeknight meal, especially if you use a sheet pan to bake it. After a quick seasoning paste rub, containing everyday kitchen ingredients, all you need to do is pop the pork tenderloins into the oven and use a meat thermometer to check them for doneness. You’ll be absolutely amazed at just how tender these oven-baked pork tenderloins are. And, the fact that these are healthy, taste incredible, and are so simple to make, will definitely keep you coming back for more. CLICK HERE to see the original recipe.
February
Flourless Chunky Peanut Butter Blossoms
After chocolate chip cookies, peanut butter cookies topped with Hersey’s kisses, are probably one of the most-baked cookies of all time. So, I think it’s pretty safe to say that these six-ingredient peanut butter blossom cookies, which are flourless and therefore gluten-free, will definitely win you over with their sweet flavor and crunchy texture. CLICK HERE to see the original recipe.
March
Spinach & Chickpea Soup with Bacon & Beer
This flavorful soup is a great way to put a healthy meal on the table, while still indulging in a guilty pleasure or two at the same time. The carrots, fresh spinach, and chickpeas work so well with the beer used in this soup’s broth and the crispy bacon garnish adds just the right amount of salty deliciousness that’s almost impossible to resist. CLICK HERE to see the original recipe.
April
Chewy Peanut Butter Crunchy Bird’s Nest Cookies
If you like your cookies to be both chewy and crunchy at the same time, then this peanut butter cookie recipe is going to become your new best friend. Not only are these cookies topped with everyone’s favorite candy, Peanut M&M’s, but they’re also packed with peanut butter flavor. Your biggest issue with these cookies will be finishing them before they crumble in your hands because these cookies are super-delicate. But you know what? A few crumbles are so worth it. CLICK HERE to see the original recipe.
May
Grilled Lemon Pepper Marinated Chicken Tenders
When it comes to lemon pepper seasoned chicken, why rely on a store-bought lemon pepper seasoning mix? Especially when it is so easy to make your own homemade version. These marinated chicken tenders have the perfect balance of lemon and pepper to satisfy almost anyone’s appetite. And, since they’re grilled, you and your family will be able to enjoy them without feeling any guilt. CLICK HERE to see the original recipe.
June
Goo Goo Cluster Chocolate Chip Cookies
You really can’t beat a great chocolate chip cookie. However, if you add a few finely chopped Goo Goo Cluster candy bars to your cookie batter in addition to miniature chocolate chips and cocktail peanuts, your chocolate chip cookies will disappear practically as soon as you remove them from the oven. These chocolate-loaded, peanut and marshmallow cookies are definitely swoon-worthy. CLICK HERE to see the original recipe.
July
One-Skillet Green Chile Ground Turkey Taco Meat
Taco meat is one of the most versatile recipes you can make on a busy weeknight. It can be used to make hard or soft tacos, served over rice, used to make taco bowls, or even served on top of crispy tortilla chips. And with this healthy ground turkey one-skillet taco meat recipe, made using canned tomatoes and green chiles, you won’t be stuck having to clean a lot of dishes afterward. Lots of homemade flavor with very little effort involved. CLICK HERE to see the original recipe.
August
Butter Cake Mix Summer Peach Shortcake
Summer dessert doesn’t get much easier than this amazingly delicious peach shortcake, made using a butter recipe yellow cake mix. It’s light, airy, and insanely moist. And, it’s topped with a sweet homemade peach sauce that can be made in minutes from fresh summer peaches. By itself, this cake is absolutely drool-worthy, but don’t be afraid to try it with whipped cream or ice cream if you’re feeling a little bit over-the-top. CLICK HERE to see the original recipe.
September
Healthy Butternut Squash & Chicken Soup
This autumn butternut squash and ground chicken one-pot soup recipe will satisfy your entire family with its amazing flavor and vibrant color. Add in the fact that this soup is super-healthy and what’s not to like? This is definitely a fall recipe that you’ll want to make over and over again. CLICK HERE to see the original recipe.
October
Oatmeal Chocolate Toffee Ghost Cookies
Halloween is the perfect time of year to make a “boo”tiful sweet treat for your family and friends. These adorable ghost cookies are filled with chewy oatmeal and crunchy milk chocolate-coated toffee. Once these fa”boo”lous HEATH toffee bar cookies are garnished with edible candy eyeballs and a chocolate chip mouth, there’s simply no way to resist their holiday charm. CLICK HERE to see the original recipe.
November
Dried Cranberry Creamy Chipotle Coleslaw
Turn a simple bag of pre-shredded coleslaw mix into a truly delicious creamy side dish with the addition of sweetened dried cranberries and just a touch of ground chipotle powder. This dried cranberry creamy chipotle coleslaw is the perfect addition to almost any busy weeknight meal, not to mention that it’s also a creative way to sneak more fruits and vegetables onto your dinner plate. CLICK HERE to see the original recipe.
December
Reindeer Molasses Spice Cookies
These molasses spice cookies are the perfect sweet treat to leave out for Santa this Christmas Eve. And, with the addition of mini pretzel antlers, candy eyeballs, and chocolate M&M’s noses, these easy-to-decorate sweet spice-filled molasses reindeer cookies will definitely ensure that you make Santa’s Nice List this holiday season. CLICK HERE to see the original recipe.
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