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
