As 2014 comes to a close I want to thank you my dear readers for all your support throughout the year. All your comments, emails, Instagram and Facebook “likes”, pins, photos you sent me of recipes you made were so much appreciated!

Wishing you all good health, happiness, and success in the coming year, and more good food.  Happy New Year!

And now a walk down memory lane with some of my most popular posts of 2014.

 1. Chicken Cacciatore

Hearty, rustic, family style comfort food, a classic Italian dish. When it’s cold outside I crave this and so do many of you!

 2. Colored Cauliflower Frittata with Red Peppers, Onions and Brie

The combination of flavors here work together so well, and in my opinion, the Brie takes it over the top!

 3. Paella, with an Italian Twist

A fun twist on traditional paella adding Italian sausage, broccolini and roasted red pepper puree.

 4. Cedar Planked Shrimp with Parsley Pesto Sauce

Everything tastes better on a plank, it’s an aromatic infusion of flavor!

 5. Zucchini Noodles with Slow Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Cream

Zucchini noodles are all the rage and I’m hooked on my Spiralizer. If you haven’t tried this recipe yet, I encourage you to do so, one of my favorites.

 6. Tomato Tart with Brown Rice Crust

This recipe has been so popular and it’s because of the brown rice crust, it’s crispy, chewy and holds the filling together just like pastry, but it’s totally gluten free!

 7. Butternut Squash Noodles with Sausage, Mushrooms and Kale

Many of you wrote me and said you didn’t miss the pasta at all, honestly, neither did I.

 8. Slow Braised Beef Pot Roast, Italian Style

There’s something about a slow braise in the oven on a cold and frigid day, and apparently I’m not alone.

 9. Butternut Squash lasagna Roll Ups

Easy entertaining, individual portions, creamy and delicious!

 10. Big and Bold Meatball

It’s a big meatball with a dollop of ricotta on top and some crusty bread to soak up the sauce, I’m so glad you liked it!

See you in 2015!