The Cupcake Theory is celebrating its first birthday, so it seems fitting that we highlight and honor the great recipes of the past year in what I call “The Recipe Olympics”. My favorite recipes from the year will be awarded gold, silver, and bronze in a variety of categories. And definitely a Miss Congeniality Award. Oh wait, that’s beauty pageants. Haha! (I was awarded The Smile Award at a beauty pageant. It’s not the same thing as winning. Believe me. I know. LOL!) Here are your finalists (cue the music, flowers, and tears):
(click on each photo to link to the recipe)
To Die For:
GOLD - New York Times Chocolate Chip Cookies
SILVER - Ribs
BRONZE - Layered Chicken Cordon Bleu
Comfort Food:
GOLD - Cinnamon Roll Middles
SILVER - Chocolate Caramel Brownies
BRONZE - Scalloped Potatoes
Carbs:
GOLD - Butter Parmesan Breadsticks
SILVER - Pretzel Bites
BRONZE - Mashed Potatoes
Liquids:
GOLD - Turtle Shake
SILVER - Alfredo Dipping Sauce
BRONZE - Pina Colada
Worth the Effort:
GOLD - Glazed Doughnuts
SILVER - Mini Bacon Taquitos
BRONZE - Croutons
Melt in Your Mouth:
GOLD - Butter Cupcakes
SILVER - Buttered Baked Broiled Bread
BRONZE - Dulce De Leche Sundaes
So Good:
GOLD - Parmesan Chicken with Cream Sauce
SILVER - White Velvet Sugar Cookies
BRONZE - Slow-Cooked French Dip
Gotta Try This:
GOLD - Cookie Chocolates
SILVER - Strawberry Cream Crepes
BRONZE - Deep Fried Mac & Cheese
What a cute idea to have recipe olympics! My mouth is watering.
Thanks so much, Suzanne! I felt like sharing the good ones for a second time with my peeps. Glad you’re one of my peeps.