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January 5, 2018 by Amanda Leave a Comment

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Here we go….my post popular recipes of 2017!

Crafty Cooking Mama - Best Recipes of 2017 | www.craftycookingmama.com

Whew….this year has been a whirlwind!  It’s been a very exciting year for this blog – busy, busy, busy!  I have more readers each day and I sincerely love you all!  Thank you for all your support!

It’s fun to take a look year end at what recipes were the most popular.  I view these stats on a weekly & monthly basis – but the end of year numbers always hold a few surprises.

My Top 9 of 2017 – All recipe titles are clickable links ♥

Red Beet Eggs 

Red Beet Eggs – a Pennsylvania favorite! Sweet, tangy and sour – a unique take on your average hard boiled egg.

Picked Boiled Red Beet Eggs

Banana Walnut Muffins

Banana Nut Muffins.  Quick, easy, moist & full of flavor.  These delicious muffins are one of my all time favorites – apparently all of yours, too!

Banana Nut (Walnut) Muffins | Quick, Easy, Moist & Delicious | www.craftycookingmama.com

Quick & Easy Stuffed Shells

Quick, simple, classic & delicious Stuffed Shells with LOADS of cheese!

Quick, simple, classic & delicious Stuffed Shells with LOADS of cheese | www.craftycookingmama.com Pork & Sauerkraut

Pork and Sauerkraut – a PA Dutch favorite and traditional New Years Day meal. This is my Polish grandmom’s extra special version ♥

Pork and Sauerkraut with Spaetzle - craftycookingmama.com

Chocolate Avocado Cake w/ Chocolate Avocado Buttercream

Chocolate Avocado Cake and Chocolate Avocado Buttercream – delicious, moist and rich – a healthier dessert that compromises no flavor.  It’s vegan too!

Chocolate Avocado Cake with Chocolate Avocado Buttercream Frosting - craftycookingmama.com

Baked Haddock with Brown Butter

Simple and delicious baked haddock fillets drizzled with brown butter. Brown butter takes any piece of white fish from good to gourmet!

Baked Haddock or White Fish with Brown Butter. Simple, delicious, nutritious | www.craftycookingmama.com

Easy & Creamy Lemon Pie

Sweet, tart & creamy lemon pie – the filling needs only 3 ingredients! Rich & delicious – no one would guess how easy it is to make!

Sweet, creamy & tart lemon pie - the filling needs only 3 ingredients | Soo easy to make | Rich & delicious | www.craftycookingmama.com

Powdered Chocolate Milk Mix 

DIY Nesquick Chocolate Milk Powder Mix – Super simple and cheap to make. Made with just 3 ingredients you probably already have.

DIY Nesquick - DIY Powder Chocolate Milk Mix- Cheap & Takes a Minute To Make | craftycookingmama.com

Roasted Squash with Lemon & Olive Oil 

Summer squash with big, bold & bright flavor! Roasted in olive oil & lemon juice – it’s easy, delicious, different and exciting to eat!

Summer Yellow Crookneck Squash With Big, Bold & Bright Flavor | Roasted in Olive Oil & Lemon Juice | Easy & Delicious | craftycookingmama.com

There it is…my top recipes for 2017.  I look forward to a fun, creative & productive (and hopefully a bit more organized) 2018.  Thanks so much for all your ongoing support!  Happy New Year!

Amanda ♥

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