Ahh! The new year/decade has finally rung in, and we sit back, still recovering from the festivities. One might think that we are tired of all the holiday fare, but such is not for the person who lives and breathes food. Indeed, our new year has just rung in, and tasty creations await our sampling. This year we resolve to showcase REAL food – and the links below deliver in spades. Grab your tasting spoon, and let’s go!
The colors are lovely, even at this time of year.
Beverages
Frozen Mudslide by The Cupcake Project – What a lovely drink for a party night! If you are wondering what to do with the homemade Kahlua or Irish Creme, this is your answer!
Breakfast
Rum Soaked French Toast by Vanilla Kitchen – One commenter said “you had me at rum-soaked”. Yep. There is nothing to say that will add to that. Go over there now and check it out! While you are at it, give her landlord a kick in the ass!
Dip
BLT Dip by The Food In my Beard – Okay, so this dip is off the scale. Who would have thought of taking the components for a sandwich and making it into a dip? Head on over there and see some real creative inspiration. All I know – it would be GONE at my party!
Lamb
Herb Crusted Lamb Chops by Chez Us – A wonderful recipe showcasing organic lamb. Can you guess what favorite herb of mine is featured in the crust?
Pastry
Cardamon Citrus Coffee Cake by Good Life {Eats} – Congrats on discovering a new flavor! The link will take you to a new taste exploration. I am so inspired by her enthusiasm, I will make this cake tonight!
Cinnamon buns by Erin Cooks – If you ever wondered about what to serve for brunch, this beauty is just the answer. You know when you pass by those kiosks in the mall with those cinnamon buns, beckoning you to come on over? There they are!
Lemon Hazelnut Scones by Blue Kitchen – These scones are the real deal! I think that they go lovely with your breakfast coffee, and are a real way to incorporate breakfast into your busy routine. A quick fire in the micro – and you are off to your rat race!
Mint Brownies by My Baking Addiction – There is no need to wait. These are the real deal, and I caution you – there might not be any left if you leave these out in reach of your family…
Pork
City Chicken by Savory Reviews – City Chicken is a strange name given to this dish because back in the Depression, chicken was stupidly expensive. Pork and veal were cheaper, go figure! This recipe re-creates that flair, and make no mistake, you won’t miss the chicken at all!
Pork Loin Stuffed with Prunes by Kalofagas – This dish is money! The tart, dark overtones of the prunes lend well to the awesome greatness that is pork. The two were obviously made for each other, Peter just introduced them!
Salad
Lentil Salad by Ezra Pound Cake – The best way to bring in the new year is by eating lentils. This salad is right on the money for that!
Seafood
Cleaning Sea Urchins by Gourmet Fury – The link is not to a recipe, but a video on cleaning Sea Urchins (Uni) that I feel is important for everyone to watch and appreciate. Melody keeps it real legit in the video, and props to her!
Soup
Baked Potato Soup by Good Life {Eats} – I love it. This corresponds with one of the Italian laws, “love your left overs“. You might have some leftover baked potatoes, or you might make them for the soup. Either way, the soup is dead easy to make, and your family will go bananas over it.
Potato Leek Soup by David Lebovitz – Simple, elegant, and tasty. Best yet, this soup showcases that which is great about winter. Cold, unforgiving the snow and wind, erased by this lovely soup. The ingredients cost but a song, so you can afford to splurge on salt and the like!
Photo courtesy of thebittenword.com by Creative Commons by Attribution 2.0
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LOL! you rock the food blogging world you hot thang you!
many thanks for the shout out my friend.
@dawn – My pleasure. Keep up with the real food, and you will always have a place on this list!
Jason, I love this round up, great idea! As well, we really appreciate the shout out. I have to say, that lamb dish is wonderful and so easy, too! Happy New Year to you & happy cooking.
I really appreciate your metions
It looks like we have very similar food-values. So glad to be your foodie-friend!
@Melody Fury – Indeed! I love your new site. Adventurous, and with a keen sense of humour. I am honoured to be your foodie-friend!
Hey Jason
just found out about your new adventurous site way to go Jason.cant wait to try out your real food for my life.enjoy you day Chef.