From the title of this post, you know where this is going but before we get into my 10 favorite homemade dishes from 2010, I just wanted to once again thank you for commenting on my last post and being so supportive. I’m happy to report that with a determination to have a better day and get out of my funk… I did. I couldn’t wait for my personal training session after work so I actually took a Gravity class at Healthworks during lunch as well. What I love about these classes is that they are semi-private, and on some days (like today!) if no-one else shows up, you get a personal training session for a fraction of the cost. It was amazing. I mentioned to the trainer that I’ve been eating junk for the past few days and really needed to get back on track so the entire 60 minutes, besides whooping my butt into shape, she also continued to motivate me with regards to making positive changes in my life so that I can be the best that I can be. Fantastic… and just what I needed!
Now onto one of my favorite posts of the year. I really love “favorites” posts because I know a lot of thought went into selecting the best of the best. Picking just 10 dishes was tough (and as you will see, I slightly cheated). If I’m still blogging in 2020, choosing 20 dishes will be a lot easier! lol
TOP 10 of 2010 – these are the dishes I can’t get off my mind and will definitely be making over and over again.
In no particular order (click on the names to bring you back to the original post with recipe) …
2. Summer corn salad with tomatoes, black beans and jalapenos
3. Salmon with strawberry and tomato salsa
4. A tie between haloumi with lemon caper sauce…
[I've made it with tilapia as well]
… and chicken (or fish) picatta
Both recipes are kind of similar with capers and lemon. I really couldn’t chose between the two… maybe there needs to be a true side-by-side test! Ooh, now we’re talking. 
5. Banh mi turkey meatball sandwich (Adam’s favorite thing of all times! I’ve made this recipe more times than any other recipe… of course that’s only like 3-4 times but it’s fair to say it’s now a staple in our diet and will be made over and over for years to come. 
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Dessert time (ha, half of the top 10 recipes are desserts. You know where my heart is )
8. Chocolate chip cookies (the best I’ve ever had – that’s saying a lot!)
10. Almond macaroons with chocolate ganache (latest obsession!)
That’s how you do it – the best of the best. What was the best thing you cooked this year? (I’d love links so I can recreate them too!)
PS – If you’re looking for some oldies from me, check out my top 9 dishes of 2009.
PPS- Just a few more days left to enter my RainCoast Trading canned seafood giveaway!
Your tomato bruschetta and turkey bahn mi look like they would be my favs! I cant resist vietnamese food.
Great list, happy new year!
YUM, this post made me hungry:-) I wish I could find gravity classes near me… I take them when I visit my mom and love them.
Oh my gosh, yum! Bookmarking this page for the future.
I made a simpler version of those “Break-Up Bars” for Christmas this year. I like how that recipe has toffee in the shortbread though. I’ll remember that!
http://gamereviewwiki.com/bikinibirthday/2010/12/16/dulce-de-leche
Samantha – I actually couldn’t find toffee so mine were toffee-less and still amazing! Thanks for the link to yours
Nice job getting back on track! I’m working on this as well… Tuesday was good, but yesterday was just OK. That only means that today can be better!
Favorite recipe of the year… Peppermint Cheesecake Brownies:
http://soimarriedachef.wordpress.com/2010/12/03/amazing-brownies-for-a-blogger-cookie-swap/
I really need to try that summer corn salad
yum! I’m so glad I discovered halloumi this year. I bet my husband would really like those meatball sandwiches too.
I’m not sure if it was the best but I was definitely the most proud of the whole wheat baguettes I made from the KAF cookbook!
I loved this Zinfandel Salmon: http://traveleatlove.com/2010/06/salmon-with-zinfandel-and-cherries/
and the super easy Lemony Veggie Couscous
http://traveleatlove.com/2010/08/lemony-veggie-couscous/
Your photos are great, and I am definitely inspired to grab a few of these recipes for use in 2011!
I definitely agree with #10!! I guess I need to try the other 9 now.
Everything looks great! Especially the pecan pie bars!
I have made squash mac and cheese and LOVE it! I have a version with spaghetti squash on my blog too, thanks!
It all looks so good! All the best to you in 2011…look forward to seeing what you cook up next year!
I so enjoyed this post… especially since I’m new to your blog. I love the top ten approach. The salmon with tomato and strawberries intrigues me. I think I’ll have to try it soon.
All these recipes are making me hungry!! And I just brushed my teeth
Oh man I remember the break-up-bars from the cookie swap and I;ve been dying to make them, they were so freaking good!!
I also love anything with lemon and capers! Love the list!
I couldn’t find the recipe for the break-up bars…I might just be over looking it…If you would please send me the link to recipe…I’d love to try them.
Sorry – didn’t realize it was a bit of a maze to get to the recipe. Here is the link: http://stickygooeycreamychewy.com/2009/09/11/break-up-bars-and-getting-even/
What a great roundup of recipes! The tilapia with lemon caper sauce sounds great!
Hi Elina,
I just received my January/February 2011 issue of Cooking Light and saw that they’ve added a “sustainable fishing” symbol to their recipes. I was so excited to see that after such a great post! Happy new year!
Hillary
Hillary – That’s so fantastic! i had to cancel my Cooking Light subscription this year but I think that’s a wonderful thing they’re doing. Thanks for sharing this! They definitely win some brownie points with me
Awesome round up – my mouth is watering! I need to make that banh mi turkey meatball sandwich asap!
ooh, everything looks so good! maybe i should do a recap, it’s crazy to think of how much i’ve cooked last year
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