My Top 5 Favorite Recipes of 2021
Getting back into the groove of consistent cooking was such a big goal for myself in 2021, and I feel like I knocked it out of the park! Each recipe was so much fun to work on, and they were built easy enough that any novice home cook could jump in and easily throw together. So today, I'm taking a look at my top 5 favorite recipes of 2021. These were all chef's kiss!
1. My San Francisco Crepes
The best part about Strawberry season is getting to eat these amazing crepes every morning! My San Francisco Crepes recipe perfectly makes 2 crepes that are great for sharing or keeping all to yourself. The ingredients are as easy to manage as cooking the crepe. Load them up with Nutella and fruit, and you have the perfect sweet crepe to have for breakfasts or snacks.
2. Jack Apple Spice Recipes with Jack Daniel's Apple Whiskey
This was a recipe that I had in my drafts for 2+ years completely convinced I had already shared it. I was so shocked when I realized it never posted! This has been a staple in our house since we discovered it right before getting pregnant with our son. If you can find Jack Daniel's Winter Jack in stock, definitely have it with that. Winter Jack is their hard cider whiskey and it is a game changer. Trust me. (Also, this is a FANTASTIC non-alcoholic drink without the Jack!)
3. Pesto Penne with Barilla's Creamy Genovese Pesto
Aside from the fact that this is a sponsored post, we truly and genuinely love Barilla's Creamy Genovese Pesto. We got the sponsorship at a time when we had a HelloFresh recipe that used cream cheese added to pesto to make a creamy pesto, and fell in love without being able to recreate it for some reason. This made my life 10x easier. This recipe is especially great for make-ahead lunches!
4. Monster Pop Mix with MONSTER POP!
Another fun recipe I made for another sponsored post that we ended up falling in love with. Monster Pop makes really good kettle corn that we mixed in with a few other sweet treats to make a party mix. The recipe for this post is for the Muddy Buddies, as well as the overall party mix. We made a batch to watch our favorite movies, but this would also be great for parties!
5. Hot Cocoa Bomb Gifts
I always have fun making coworker gifts during the holidays. It's something I've missed in the last few years of not working and becoming a stay-at-home parent. Hot cocoa bombs having become such a huge hit in the past year and I finally got the courage to try it myself! I've tried them a few different ways since then, and I love them all! I definitely recommend these during the cooler seasons as gifts or party favors. You can also store a few on hand for yourself when you want a sweet treat!
What did you cook up this year?
What were your favorite recipes that you made this year? Did you try a recipe that ended up becoming a regular in the cycle of meals? If you don't already, consider downloading my free recipe printables to make your own recipe book. I've been having fun collecting recipes to add. Hopefully, one day, I'll be able to pass it along to Miles so he can learn how to make all our family favorites for himself or his family!
I've already got a long list of recipes to share in the coming year (including a last minute one I just developed launching tomorrow), so be sure to subscribe to my monthly newsletter, and follow me on Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook so you don't miss out on all the fun!
