Saturday, December 29, 2012

My Top 12 of 2012



Since it's customary at the end of the year to look back and reflect on the highlights of the year, I thought it would be fun to look back to see which posts that I shared in 2012 were the post popular with viewers. You're looking at my four most-viewed recipes of 2012 above!

Starting with the my most viewed post of 2012, with an amazing 4465 page views, was my Grilled Rainbow Trout Tutorial.  I hope that means there was a lot of delicious fish on the grill last year ;...


The second most-viewed post was this Cauliflower Steak with Olive Relish and Tomato Sauce with 2637 page views.  It is so pretty and so delicious:


Number three was a post on a very healthy and delicious Green Soup with 2504 page views.  I plan on making this again in January after the gluttony of the holidays are over.  Green is good!...


Coming in fourth, was this unusual combination of  Lemon Tart with Chocolate Almond Crust  (so delicious!) with 2357 page views:


Fifth was this sweet and savory Salad for All Seasons with 1285 page views:


Sixth was a fairly recent post featuring a cookbook that I had won - Mamma Agata's Eggplant Parmigiana with 1108 page views.  I see many more eggplants in my future after enjoying this:

 
Seventh and the last post to garner over 1000 page views was General Tsao's Chicken with 1085 views:


Eleventh was this very recent post which received a lot of interest in a very short time - Brown Sugar, Fig and Rosemary Walnuts with 925 views (addictive and delicious!):


Last, my twelfth most viewed post of 2012, was Clam, Halibut and Sweet Corn Chowder with 850 page views.  This is a delicious treat during fresh corn season:


After reviewing these 12 most-viewed posts of 2012, I was interested to see that there were only two dessert posts that made the top twelve, six were vegetable/salad/meatless, two were seafood, one chicken and one pork. If that means we are all eating healthier wouldn't that be a wonderful thing! 

I'd like to say goodbye to 2012 by wishing you all a very happy and healthy 2013!  May your kitchen be a source of fun and creativity where family and friends gather. Thank you again for your support and encouraging comments!   

~Susan

51 comments:

  1. I think all your recipes are TOP dear!!
    all look delicious.
    I was thinking in make my top 12:)
    the pictures are beautiful!

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  2. quante ricette meravigliose!! Tanti tanti auguri di buon anno Susan! un abbraccio!

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  3. Nice work. We'll look forward to another year of fabulous stuff from you.

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  4. Lovely round-up and I can certainly see why they all got a lot of views. The lemon tart will always be my favorite.

    Wishing you and your family a healthy and happy 2013.
    Sam

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  5. Your recipes always make my mouth water and look good enough to eat off the computer screen! Wishing you all the best for a bright and Happy New Year! xo

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  6. I remember each and every one of these wonderful recipes, Susan! Your blog is a treasure trove of delicious recipes and a fabulous resource.

    I hope you and your fsmily had a very Merry Christmas and that 2013 will bring many more joys and blessings!

    {{hugs}}

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  7. Yum! Call me the next time you make the pork schnitzel!!! Happy New Year Susan, wishing you all the best in 2013:@)

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  8. What a great round-up of recipes! I have been wanting to make the Brown Sugar, Fig and Rosemary Walnuts! Mmmmm. Have a wonderful New Year, Susan!

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  9. Good looking list Susan. Looking forward to next years offerings.

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  10. So glad I tried the nuts for the holidays~

    Looking forward to spending 2013 with you dear Susan:)

    This is a great idea..a look back..how does one know how many page views?That is great!

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    1. I've sent you an email, Monique, but you can find that information in your Blogger Dashboard under 'Posts'. Thank you :)

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  11. The lemon tart was my absolute favorite. I couldn't take pictures because it didn't look as pretty as yours, though I'm sure it tasted just as good...

    Next year you can do your top 13 recipes! =D

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  12. I forgot to add a ;> to my comment...I'd never be so presumptuous.

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  13. You had an amazing food year in 2012. I am looking forward to enjoying your posts in 2013. I enjoy your style in cooking, and your presentation is always awesome.

    Happy New Year!

    Velva

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  14. I can vouch for the wonderful trout recipe. We have really enjoyed it!

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  15. I remember every one of this top list ! Have a wonderful and hearty 2013, a warm hug ...

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  16. A lovely roundup of your most popular posts. I love your wonderful photos...they always make me want to head to the kitchen and start cooking. I'm looking forward to what you will be sharing with us next year.

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  17. And I remember every single one of these beautiful dishes Susan. I must try that trout. Happy New Year to you and your family.

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  18. I remember almost all of them and the lemon tart with chocolate crust is my number 1.
    I wish you a happy and healthy new year, Susan.

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  19. You have had a very successful year in the kitchen. Beautiful photos and beautiful meals. Looking forward to what 2013 has to offer. Happy New Year and good health.

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  20. Wow! Loved seeing your year's review! I need a bite of each (several bites of some):D about now.
    I went back to pick posts for a year review and did not get far - Not a real productive year for me I guess.
    Hope you are enjoying your weekend.

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  21. love your blog fab recipes happy new year

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  22. We had your pork schnitzel on xmas eve, and your general tsao's on Thanksgiving this year! :)

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  23. I love your posts, all of them; every time I see you've posted something I know I am in for a treat both visual and gustatory. Looking forward to your creations for 2013 Dear Susan and Happy New Year!!

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  24. A delicious round-up! Everything looks so delicious! Your photography is outstanding!
    Happy New Year to you and your family!
    Wish you A Blessed and Wonderful 2013!

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  25. You are an amazing food food blogger; your photos as well as your recipes are always outstanding.Wishing the best in 2013.

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  26. Happy 2013, Susan! What a line up to be proud of! Diverse, delicious and decadent! YUM!
    :)
    Valerie

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  27. Happy and healthy 2013 to yo and ours, Susan! Everything looks wonderful.

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  28. All twelve are so delicious Susan! I wish to you a very happy and prosperous New Year with your family and your friends!

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  29. What a delicious year! The Pork Schnitzel with Lemon-Caper Sauce is especially calling my name. I wish you continued success in the new year!

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  30. Oh there is that lemon tart with chocolate crust again! Thanks for reminding me, I had thought about making that when I saw it then forgot. All look delicious!

    Happy 2013 :))

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  31. So many yummy things! The salads look so good after a week of indulging!

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  32. I hope that 2013 is rich in experiences, filled with love and happiness and of course great food. Have a safe and happy New Year. Keep smiling it is contagious.

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  33. Gee, I've never thought about most viewed in a year... interesting to see what people go for. That trout was divine, but so are your other dishes.... great taste~

    Happy New Year

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  34. Well, the candied walnuts certainly got my attention. But then, they're all calling me (what, I don't know). I'd be happy to try each and every one.

    Happy and Healthy New Year to you Susan!

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  35. I am definitely making that lemon tart today! I have a ton of meyer lemons that would be perfect for it. Happy new year!

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  36. When I saw that beautiful clam halibut and sweet corn chowder I almost fell over in my eager attempt to show my husband!So delicious and such a refreshing variation from our regular menu. Five stars!

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  37. What an amazing year in food you had....Happy New Year and Cheers to a wonderful healthy and happy 2013.

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  38. What a lovely year review, Susan. And interesting about desserts, as those bring more page views for me than savory dishes.
    Your talent shines out for all to see with delicious inventive dishes.....especially in the seafood arena.
    Wishing you and yours a most Happy New Year and I look forward to another year with you!

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  39. Susan~ You always have the most delicious food! I pinned your Lemon Tart immediately, it's still on my list to make when I have an occasion soon along with your mouth-watering Fig & Rosemary Walnuts! I need to be ladling up some of your Green Soup after the holidays :) Wishing you & your family a Healthy & Happy New Year!

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  40. Stunning dishes, every single one. I hope you and your family have a very happy and healthy New Year, Susan. I'm looking forward to all your upcoming posts.

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  41. They all look delicious, but that lemon tart looks divine..I will have to make it, lemon tart being one of my favorite tarts.
    I wish you too a wonderful year with good health and happiness and thank you for a great virtual friendship§
    bisis
    Ronelle

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  42. Happy New Year to you, I really want to try that green soup, I am pinning it to try later!

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  43. I've still got those walnuts on my to try list :) I missed the chance to make them before all of the holiday get togethers but they'll definitely be gracing the table at my next gathering!

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  44. Hi Susan! Thank you for sharing...all of these recipes look delicious. The lemon tart, in particular, is calling my name. Thank you for sharing this collection. I needed some culinary inspiration! I hope you are having a wonderful start to 2013.

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  45. Clearly I missed a lot of these fabulous posts last year. But I'm adding you to my blogroll so that will alert me to any new offerings. Looking forward to what you cook up this year!

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  46. Hi, excellent posting. Everything look awesome especially the lemon tart. The texture look really good. YUMMY!

    Best regards.

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  47. Everything looks so good- I'm putting your green soup on my menu this month for sure;-) Thanks for sharing the highlights from your year;-)

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