TOP 10 COMFORT FOODS OF 2011

My mother used to say, the older she got the faster the years went by; now I know she was right !!  It seems like, just the other day, I was reminding myself to write 2011 on my checks; where did this year go ???

I noticed that several of my blogging buddies are celebrating the New Year by posting their favorite recipes of 2011.  Thinking that was a great idea, I looked back through my 101 posts for this year. Picking out the all time best ones was no easy task, so I decided to narrow it down to OUR TEN FAVORITE COMFORT FOOD RECIPES OF 2011.  I hope you enjoy them (click on their titles to see the recipes).

STARTING IN REVERSE:

10.   THE ULTIMATE POPOVERS

This is a favorite of our grandchildren. Light as air and full of big air pockets that hold melted butter and jam, these are inexpensive, super easy and sure to please.

9.   CROCKPOT LASAGNA

This is one of those busy day recipes that EVERYONE loves. The raw  noodles are cooked right in the sauce, so they are loaded with flavor. This one is a real keeper.

8.   GLAZED DONUTS

Glazed donuts are fun to make on the weekends. They put grocery store donuts to shame !!

7.  PEANUT BUTTER CLOUD PIE

You can make this pie a day or two ahead of time if necessary.
 It is a MUST for peanut butter lovers.

6.  RED RICE

Some recipes are just for me. Picky-picky husband wouldn't even think of giving this recipe a taste (it has red peppers in it), but it is one of my all time favorites. IF you have any leftovers (which I seldom do with this recipe) it makes a wonderful lunch the next day.

5.  CLASSIC JELLY ROLL CAKE

If you want to impress your company, try this easy jelly roll recipe. It gives step by step instructions on how to roll the cake. It is delicious and oh so pretty.

4.  BLUEBERRY UPSIDE DOWN CAKE

This photo does not do this cake justice. It is super moist, rich and delicious warm or cold. Personally, we love it on the warm side (not hot) with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream. Your family will love this perfect ending to a family meal.

3.  UPSCALE SLOPPY JOES

We have always enjoyed sloppy joes, so I decided to try and make an upscale version that I could serve to company; the result was fantastic. Everyone loves this recipe of lean chuck roast cooked in the crockpot with sloppy joe seasonings. It is comfort food at its best !!!

2. STRAWBERRY SPONGE CAKE

This unassuming little sponge cake is a true winner. It can be used for a zillion different recipes. It is light as air and makes the perfect shortcake.

1.  CROCKPOT PULLED PORK AND PINTO BEANS

The NUMBER ONE comfort food recipe of the year HAS to be this Mexican pulled pork and pinto beans (done in the crockpot); I serve it over rice.  Not only is it super easy, but it is ultra-flavorful and the leftovers make out of this world burritos !!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR BLOGGING FRIENDS,

MAY 2012 BRING YOU HEALTH AND HAPPINESS !!!