Dec 31
2013

Top 10 Favorite Recipes From Other Bloggers in 2013

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On this, the last day of 2013, I’d like to pay tribute to all the incredible work that my fellow food bloggers have done this year.  Earlier this month I was contacted by Becky of Project Domestication asking if I would be interested in doing a roundup of my 10 favorite recipes from other bloggers in 2013, along with a group of other Utah food bloggers.  Such a wonderful idea!  I am constantly in awe and inspired by the knowledge and creativity shared by my fellow bloggers.   Putting together this list gave me the chance to go back through some of my favorite reads and eats from the past 12 months, and now I’m sharing them with you.  They are in order of the date they were posted, starting with January 2013 and moving forward.  Make sure you see the links to the other participating blogger’s lists after my list!  So, here it goes:
Top 10 Blogger Recipes in 2013
1. Shiokara by Indigo Days:  This post is all about “fermented squid guts.”  I can imagine you raising your eyebrows and thinking that I’ve lost it, but seriously people, you’ve got to read this post.  It is a fascinating look at this Japanese dish and how to prepare it.  Even if my friend Nancy doesn’t have you wanting to have a taste of this Japanese dish by the end, it’s still a fascinating read!
2. French Lemon Yogurt Cake by Liz the Chef: This post, about Liz’s first taste of French yogurt cake as an student in a study abroad program in France, brought back memories of my own first bite of yogurt cake in Paris as a study abroad student.  A beautiful post and a crazy delicious cake!
3. Saffron Yogurt Parfait + Stewed Figs by Dinners & Dreams: Nisrine never fails to get me daydreaming with her descriptions of food.  This one in particular had me doing less daydreaming and more running for the grocery store to grab ingredients to make this elegant, yet simple, treat.
4. Tres Leches and Strawberry Jello by Pati’s Mexican Table: Pati makes you reconsider jello in this post all about the art of “jello-ing” in Mexico.  Plus a jello inspired by tres leches cake? Yes please.
5. Making Guacamole With Hard Avocados by Mimi Avocado: I’m cheating a bit here, because this post doesn’t have a recipe, although it is full of useful information and good for a smile!  In this post Mimi responds to a bit of advice published in Real Simple magazine about making guacamole with hard avocados. 
6. Aloo Gobhi by Simply Reem: A simple dish, yet a beautiful one.  Reem pays homage to the humble cauliflower and tantalizes the eyes with her photography.
7. Super Spicy Sriracha Ribs by BetsyLife: I am a sriracha addict, and these ribs caught my eye when Betsy posted them last September.  I also love reading Betsy’s posts because her sunny outlook on life always cheers me up and reminds me why I love the world of food blogging.
8. Edna Lewis’s Tyler Pie by Nancie McDermott: Nancie is a pie baking goddess and in this post she revives an “old-school” egg custard pie.  Not only did Nancie leave me wishing for a slice of this pie, but she also had me wanting to start my own Pie Brigade.  Yeah, you’ve gotta read the post to find out what the heck I’m talking about.
9. Baigan Bharta by Indian Simmer: Prerna vividly paints memories of mountaintop picnics in central India with this post about a spicy eggplant dish.  She also makes me have a strange desire to own a blue Vespa.
10. Marie Callender’s Chocolate Satin Pie by Budget Gourmet Mom: A post that pays tribute to a very special person with a better-than-the-original recipe for Marie Callender’s chocolate silk pie.  I’ve made this pie three times since Krista posted it, and it’s easily one of my favorite recipes from all of 2013.

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Kalyn December 31, 2013 at 6:06 am

What a yummy sounding list. I’m having so much fun discovering new blogs through this project, and I think those Sriracha Ribs are calling out to me! I’m looking forward to getting to know you more in 2014 now that you’re in Utah; hope you have a great year!

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Lizthechef December 31, 2013 at 8:17 am

What a delightful surprise to see my yogurt cake featured in this terrific collection of recipes. Wishing you and your family the happiest ahead in 2014. I hope our paths will cross, friend.

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Lindsey (Cafe Johnsonia) December 31, 2013 at 8:47 am

Oh! I love this list! I only recognize a few names on there, so plenty of new ones for me to check out! You, my friend, are so darling! I’m glad we finally connected in person this year. I wish you a wonderful 2014! xoxo

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Melissa @ Bless this Mess December 31, 2013 at 9:10 am

Those Edna Lewis’s Tyler Pies look so good and something I haven’t heard of before! Plus lots of new blogs to check out! Awesome…

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Mimi @ MImi Avocado December 31, 2013 at 2:45 pm

I’m still chuckling that you would choose my post…even though it has no recipe. And I haven’t stopped shaking my head in disbelief that anyone would think that adding frozen peas to unripe avocados might be a way to serve a delicious guacamole. And the funniest thing is that this is by far the most popular post on my site. Thanks for including Mimi Avocado in your round up! I’m honored!

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Fuji Mama (Rachael) January 9, 2014 at 4:17 pm

I couldn’t help myself!! It was one of the most memorable posts I read in 2013! XO

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Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious January 1, 2014 at 6:16 am

Wonderful way to pay tribute to those who inspire you! I think I will appropriate this idea — imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, eh?

Miss you in So Cal, but can see through Instagram, Facebook, etc. what an adventure you are on in Utah!

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Fuji Mama (Rachael) January 9, 2014 at 4:18 pm

Thanks Dorothy! I can’t take credit for the post idea though, it was all Becky’s (Project Domestication) idea! Such a good one isn’t it? I miss you guys in So Cal, but will live vicariously through what you post!

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Fuji Nana January 1, 2014 at 7:59 am

I think you need a Top Twelve so I can make one a month. Or how about a Top Fifty-two? How about you just come to my house and make all these for me?

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Fuji Mama (Rachael) January 9, 2014 at 4:19 pm

Sounds like you just need to come for a visit. ;-)

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Deborah January 1, 2014 at 9:20 am

I love how you always step outside of the box, and your picks are no different! What a great and unique list!!

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Priscilla - She's Cookin' January 1, 2014 at 6:14 pm

How refreshing! I was weary of all the MY top recipes of 2013 :/ Lovely collection and some of my favorite bloggers are represented – as a sriracha fiend, I’m headed over to Betsy’s to check out her ribs! Happy New Year, Rachael!

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Ashlee January 1, 2014 at 9:10 pm

what a great list! i’ve been wanting to try Krista’s chocolate pie, glad to hear it’s as good as it looks!

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Ice January 3, 2014 at 6:44 am

I’ll try at least one of the foods on the list. Thanks for posting!

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