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The Best of Spicie Foodie: 2011 Edition

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Last year I wrote a small post titled “The Best of Spicie Foodie 2010” inspired by the special year-end YBR roundup. Again I find myself unsure if I will pick a recipe from December or one from a previous month for this special YBR edition. I just can’t decide. In a way that post from last year was one of my favorite posts from 2010. A favorite because it was a way of reviewing what we ate and what I blogged about. But also a way of seeing growth in recipes, photography, and both taste and seasonal choices. I think I’ll make this a yearly tradition for as long as Spicie Foodie is online. So incase you missed any of here are “The Best Recipes of Spicie Foodie 2011”!

The Best Spicie Foodie Main Dish Recipes of 2011, Spicie Foodie;
Main Dishes:
– Baharat Spiced Beef Stew (A Wacky Stew)
– Broiled Horsey Chops with Savory Apples, A Meal For Your Man
– Spicy Spaghetti with grated Zucchini
– Slavic Cabbage Rolls
– Asparagus Goat Cheese Tart
– Picadillo and Cinco Recipes
– Mandarin Miso Salmon Medallions
– Tacos Al Pastor, The Best Tacos In The World!
– Chorizo Stuffed Chiles, No Ordinary Chile Relleno
– Roasted Tomato and Gouda Strudel
– Flaky Roasted Tomato and Parmesan Tart
– Linguine with Sun-dried Tomatoes (Vegan)
– Curried Pumpkin Gnocchi
– Pork Chops in Sake Tangerine Sauce

The Best Spicie Foodie Vegan Recipes of 2011; The Best Spicie Foodie Vegetarian Recipes of 2011; The Best Spicie Foodie Vegetable Recipes of 2011
Veggies, Vegan & Vegetarian:
– Roasted Veggie Hummus Delight
– Hummus without Tahini
– Vegan Indian Cauliflower Mash, or Aloo Gobi Mash
– Spicy Spaghetti with grated Zucchini
– Flower Showers, Spring Serenade, Gourmet Greens and Tangerines
– Calabacitas con Maiz or Mexican Zucchini with Corn
– Sumptuous Fried Eggplant
– Nectarine Tomato Basil Salad With A Little Kick
– Watermelon Feta Salsa with Fresh Horseradish, Euro-Mexican Fusion
– Pandan Coconut Rice
– Grilled Portobello Steaks (Vegan)
– Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Almonds
The Best Spicie Foodie Soup Stew Recipes of 2011; The Best Spicie Foodie Vegetarian Recipes of 2011; The Best Spicie Foodie Vegetable Recipes of 2011
Soups:
– Roasted Pumpkin and Patty Pan Stew
– Baharat Spiced Beef Stew (A Wacky Stew)
The Best Spicie Foodie Sweet Recipes of 2011
Sweets, Treats and Desserts:
– Heavenly Nutella Banana Bread
– AppleTella Sandwiches
– Chocolate Craisin Almond Meal Cookies
– Mazanec Czech Easter Bread
–Apple Honey Cake for My Honey
–Nan Khatai or Indian Almond Semolina Cookies
– Zemlovka, Czecho-Slovakian Apple Cinnamon Bread Pudding
– Chocolate Agar Agar, Be Still My Heart
– Homemade Molasses Apple Butter, Cookies and Puree
– Calabaza En Tacha, Mexican Candied Pumpkin (Vegetarian)
–Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake with Molasses Caramel Sauce

The Best Spicie Foodie Main Dish Recipes of 2011, Spicie Foodie;
Others:
– Queso Fresco The Easy Way, Version 1
– American French Dressing
– Crunchy Dill Pickles (Refrigerator Style)
– Flour Tortilla Nostalgia

The Best Spicie Foodie Drink Recipes of 2011, Spicie Foodie;
Drinks:
– Homemade Non Separating Almond Milk
– Celebratory Micheladas
– Maple Apple Cider
– Svarak Mulled Wine

The Best Spicie Foodie Main Dish Recipes of 2011, Spicie Foodie;
Helpful Posts:
– Food Photography: What Lights To Use When Sunlight Is Not Available
– Food Photography : My Shooting Setup With Artificial Light
– Food Photography:Understanding Camera Types
– Food Photography : How To Style Stew
– How to Blanch Almonds
– How To Roast Tomatoes

Comments

  2. The family has to be in awe of your talent. I bet everyone wants to come to your house to eat all the time. Its what friend, family, life is all about, your so talented they are all so lucky to have you. Many blessings to you and your family, friends, pets, have the best holiday ever!~ xo Claudia

  6. Nancy this is such a wonderful array of beautiful and luscious recipes. You are so talented in cooking and photography your family must be so proud of you and you of yourself.

    Such a fabulous blog, I need to go back and see this past months posts as I’ve been so busy I’ve missed almost everyone’s.

    I hope you and your family have a happy, healthy holiday and a prosperous new year.

  9. It’s been an amazing year for you and these wonderful recipes are the proof. Here’s to an equally amazing 2012!

  12. Nancy!!! Wow.. I am going to have to come to this post and look at everything again and again. I have missed so much of what you have done this year. I just saw your photo tutorials… I am so inspired. :) I hope to get a DSLR soon. I also love your light tutorials. I need to get that light setup from Amazon. :) My mind is buzzing with new ideas… thank you. I hope you realize what an inspiration you are to use bloggers. Your food is fantastic.. your photography amazing and your friendship cherished. :) I wish you the best Christmas ever… enjoy every minute. :)

    ~ Ramona

    • Oh Ramona your words are so sweet and kind. Truly touching. Thank you so much. I hope you get your new toy soon and have lots of time to play around. Also wishing you the very best of the coming year and a very merry Christmas.

  13. They are all fantastic of course, and I never miss a post…just always behind :) I am glad you did this for another reason, I need to make those pickles!