Top Ten Posts

MAN has it been a busy year!! It started with a trip to Bogota which was VERY inspiring with all the delicious food I wanted to go home and try to recreate. Then another trip to Bogota with more ideas.

Last year about this time, I was still blogging about recipes tried and not recipes made. Then I got a bee up my bonnet (there’s that saying again) and wanted to take Mum Lowe’s Christmas Pudding and turn them into cupcakes. They were pretty good cupcakes, too.

Then in January, I was contacted to participate in a cheese survey and market testing on packaging. Part of that was the follow the cheese; from inception, to purchase, to use and finally to eat. I caught the bug. Then it was Spinach and Artichoke Alfredo Chicken Pasta which was pretty popular. Hmm…maybe I should step it up and actually DO this blogging thing! That’s what I was thinking…

So. I did.

And MAN has it been a busy year!! It started with a trip to Bogota which was VERY inspiring with all the delicious food I wanted to go home and try to recreate. Then another trip to Bogota with more ideas.

Then I found the Secret Recipe Club and #SundaySupper. My new blogging families! They inspire me to step it up! They are some tough competition and some VERY talented bloggers there. These two groups along with a few other challenges I’ve joined up have really pushed me to do more with this little blog and all my kitchen gadgets.

Then ANOTHER trip to Bogota. And then… A WEDDING! Yes, it HAS been a big year!! S and I have been together over 6 years. I never thought we would finally get married, but we did. And had AMAZING grouper, bread pudding and CALAMARI! Mmmmm… You see? It’s all about the food.

Then a trip to Bosnia. My word was that food fabulous!! My interest in authentic and world recipes was renewed. I really do need to make some cevapi. They were FABULOUS! And the flat bread! YUM!

And here were are; closing out 2013 and getting ready to start 2014. What’s in store for AKH next year? You’ll just have to stay tuned to find out. And when I found out which posts were the top 10? That was interesting. It’s a mix of all my posts for the year. Isn’t that how it should be?

Make this stove top version of the traditional tuna noodle casserole on days when you don’t really want to turn the oven on. This Stove Top Tuna Casserole has all the flavor, but requires no oven! #TunaCasseroleDelight #QuickAndEasyCasserole #PantryMealIdeas #ComfortFoodCravings #CasseroleQueenVibes

10 . Stove Top Tuna Casserole – Make this stove top version of the traditional tuna noodle casserole on days when you don’t really want to turn the oven on. This Stove Top Tuna Casserole has all the flavor, but requires no oven!

Add a twist to your classic banana bread with a dollop of your favorite nut butter. The result? A moist and flavorful Nut Butter Banana Bread that will have your taste buds singing! #nutbutterbananabread #healthybaking #recipeoftheday #foodbloggers

9. Disappearing Nut Butter Banana Bread – Add a twist to your classic banana bread with a dollop of your favorite nut butter. The result? A moist and flavorful Nut Butter Banana Bread that will have your taste buds singing!

8. Campfire Bars in Jars – These Campfire Bars in Jars are perfect for glamping trips, holiday baking swaps, or simple gifts from your kitchen.

Did you know that beer cheese was invented in Winchester, Kentucky back in the 1940s? That's right, this delicious spread has deep roots in the Bluegrass state. Give it a try and you'll understand why it's a local favorite. #KentuckyProud #HistoryLesson #BeerCheeseLoversUnite #KentuckyProudBrews #CraftBeerSnobs #CheesyGoodness #BrewsAndBites

7. Beer Cheese – Did you know that beer cheese was invented in Winchester, Kentucky back in the 1940s? That’s right, this delicious spread has deep roots in the Bluegrass state. Give it a try and you’ll understand why it’s a local favorite.

Looking for a way to sneak some veggies into your kids' meals? These Spinach Artichoke Meatballs are the perfect solution! #MeatballMondays #HealthyEats #SpinachArtichokeLove #KetoFriendly #FoodieFaves

6. Spinach Artichoke Meatballs – Looking for a way to sneak some veggies into your kids’ meals? These Spinach Artichoke Meatballs are the perfect solution!

Can't make it to a tropical beach this summer? Bring the flavors of paradise to your kitchen with these delicious Pina Colada Cupcakes! #pineappleparadise #cupcakelove #tropicaltreats #coconutcravings #boozybites

5. Pina Colada Cupcakes – Can’t make it to a tropical beach this summer? Bring the flavors of paradise to your kitchen with these delicious Pina Colada Cupcakes!

Turn sweet potatoes into a savory treat with this easy-to-follow sweet potato skins recipe. Ready in no time and sure to please a crowd. #sweetpotatoskins #healthyeats #vegetarianrecipes #foodporn #igfood

4. Sweet Potato Skins – Turn sweet potatoes into a savory treat with this easy-to-follow sweet potato skins recipe. Ready in no time and sure to please a crowd.

3. Easy Pork Schnitzel – This Easy Pork Schnitzel comes together quick for the busiest of weeknights.

2. Peanut Butter Banana Brownies – These Peanut Butter Banana Brownies are light, moist, delicious, and full of that my favorite flavor combination.

And finally…..the number one post is… *drumroll*

Indulge in a guilt-free treat with our Healthier Pineapple Upside Down Cake! Say goodbye to the high calories and sugar while still satisfying your sweet tooth. #HealthyDesserts #CleanEating #PineappleCake #WellnessBaking #SugarFreeSweets

1. Healthier Pineapple Upside Down Cake – I LOVE LOVE LOVE this recipe. It’s so yummy, tasty, and DEFINITELY healthier than the traditional recipe. And it’s one of those semi-home made recipes. You probably have all the items in your pantry right now. Well, most of them anyway. I’m not one for keeping maraschino cherries in the pantry or the fridge. We use them for this.

And now…what does 2014 have in store for me? Who knows? All I know is, January will have a couple of giveaways I am participating in. January IS my birth month, so I had to do SOMETHING for you lovely readers. Stay tuned for the specs on those giveaways. I may even participate in a third one. Just not sure yet. Basically, just keep reading. It only gets better from here!