Top 5 of 2013

This makes me chuckle a little because I've only been blogging since July.  I do have favorites but since I've been blogging for such a short time - and so sporadically - I am listing my Top 5!!  

(source: sixbythebay.blogspot.com)

1.  Cheesy Green Chile Jalapeno Dip - I adore this stuff!!!!  In fact, I'm making it for New Year's Eve!
http://itsvalicious.blogspot.com/2013/10/cheesy-green-chile-jalapeno-dip.html


2.  Gator Noodles - I make these at least once a month.  Smack your grandma good.  I would never smack my grandma.  She's lovely.  But the noodles are delicious!!!
http://itsvalicious.blogspot.com/2013/08/that-gator-noodle-bowl-has-bite.html

3. Asian Meatballs in Teriyaki Sauce - My boys fight over these
http://itsvalicious.blogspot.com/2013/10/asian-meatballs-in-teriyaki-sauce-with.html

4.  Greek Turkey Meatballs with Tzatziki and Marinara - I have a thing for meatballs clearly!  The tzatziki with the marinara is such an amazing blend of flavors!!!  Oh YUM!!!
http://itsvalicious.blogspot.com/2013/09/greek-turkey-meatballs-with-tzatziki.html

5,  Italian Meat-and-Veggie Balls - Clearly a thing for meatballs (or veggie balls in this case)!
http://itsvalicious.blogspot.com/2013/07/to-meat-or-not-to-meat.html

As I look ahead to the next year, I'm hoping to find more time to blog.  I can't believe I haven't posted my hummus or Grilled chicken wings or Bahn Mi Bowls or Chicken Enchilada pasta or Chicken Parmesan recipes!  Those are just a few of the winners of the past month or two!  There are days when I think I will take pictures and cook something amazing and I just don't.  Sometimes, I have great hopes for a recipe and take tons of pics (like when I made Mushroom Parmesan Chicken & Pasta) and we are not fans at all.  Other times, I make something on the fly thinking it's just going to be okay and it turns out awesome.  I have so many pictures on my computer but so little time...  Sigh.

From my home to yours,

Val