It’s that time again! Time to take a peak at the recipes that garnered the most attention in 2018!
It’s always fun to check out your favorites and to see if they align with my family’s top picks too. This year I’m sharing the #1 recipe from each month and I’m throwing in a few that didn’t make the cut (according to my analytics) but deserve an honorable mention.
Before we get to the yummy stuff – I want to take a moment to thank YOU for stopping by with a kind word, for showing your support, and for helping Ciao Chow Bambina grow. You guys are the best!!
And now, without further ado, your favorites!
JANUARY
Simple No Knead Bread is proof that dreams really do come true!
Honorable Mention: Apple Cranberry Crostata
This rustic Italian pie is a win-win!
FEBRUARY
Handmade Fettuccine with Easy Marinara
You won’t believe how simple and quick it is to make this Handmade Fettuccine with Easy Marinara!
MARCH
With its velvety sauce and bits of salty bacon, this Gnocchi Carbonara makes for a spectacular dinner! Oh, and I threw a crispy fried egg on top too, because – why not?
APRIL
This beautiful pasta could not be any simpler to make, and the flavors will astound!
MAY
Lemon Zeppole with Homemade Whipped Cream
Grab what you need for this Italian sweet and share with me in the experience of deliciousness! You’ll be glad you did!
Honorable Mention: Blackberry Crisp
Sweet blackberries topped with a buttery oat crumble comes together pretty quickly to make a Blackberry Crisp that is sure to please a crowd!
JUNE
Blistered Shishito Peppers with Lemon Aioli
Looking for a quick appetizer that will make your peeps happy? These Blistered Shishito Peppers with Lemon Aioli are sure to get the job done!
Honorable Mention: Creamy Peanut Butter No-Churn Ice Cream
You don’t need an ice cream maker to make this Creamy Peanut Butter No-Churn Ice Cream!
JULY
Orange Marmalade Hand Pies with Dark Chocolate Drizzle
These Orange Marmalade Hand Pies with Dark Chocolate Drizzle are flaky and luscious and bursting at the seams with flavor that is melt-in-your mouth good!
AUGUST
Ziti with Fresh Mozzarella, Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Prosciutto
Ziti with Fresh Mozzarella, Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Prosciutto can be ready in a flash and on your table in no time!
SEPTEMBER
Focaccia with Blackberries, Mozzarella, Arugula & Honey
Focaccia with Blackberries, Mozzarella, Arugula & Honey has Meatless Monday written all over it!
OCTOBER
I am all about comfort foods, and Mom’s Old-Fashioned Meatloaf fits the bill!
NOVEMBER
These festive Chocolate Candy Cane Biscotti are perfect with a big glass of cold milk or a hot cup of coffee!
DECEMBER
Breakfast composed of coffee and a couple French Butter Cookies is not a bad way to greet the day!
Here’s to a delicious 2019!
Buon Appetito!
Do you have a good banana bread recipe?
What a delicious year! I can’t begin to choose a favorite. Definitely need one of each!
It was a pret-ty yummy year! 🙂 Thank you, friend!
I’m starving reading through this post but your roasted tomato caprese pasta has me drooling. I have to try it soon!
Awww! Thank you, friend!
Happy New Year! Great round up of favorites, those chocolate marmalade hand pies are calling my name! Take care 🙂
I thought you might like that one! 😉 Thank you, friend!
I can always count on being hungry within about 30 seconds after I land on your blog, Annie! I seriously want to try every one of these!! The crust on the top of that no-knead bread…those perfect eggs on top of the gnocchi and …. Delicious, my friend!
Awhhhh! Thanks, pal! Now you know how I feel leaving your blog! 🙂
Fabulous recipes in 2018, excited to see what 2019 has in store for you!
Happy New Year, Kevin! Thank you, my friend!
Bread and chocolate yum, so I’ll so for the no knead bread and the orange and chocolate hand pies. Yum!
I mean, do we really need anything else? Thank you!!
You’ve had a delicious 2018 Annie! Every photo is making me drool, especially those July hand pies! Yum! Can’t wait to see what you’ll be whipping up in 2019. Happy New Year!
Thank you, Leanne! It’s always fun to look back, isn’t it?! Happy New Year, my friend!
Such a wonderful round-up of deliciousness! Happy New Year and here’s to more deliciousness in 2019 🙂
Thank you, Jennifer! Happy New Year, my friend! 🙂
I can see why they all made the top 12 Annie! One is better than the next! Can’t wait to see what you’ll be sharing in 2019!
Thanks so much, Mary Ann! The same to you! xo
I want one serving of every recipe in these photos!! What a great year you had, Annie! I’m inspired to cook a delicious pasta for tonight. Yum! Happy 2019!
I say yes to delicious pasta!! Thank you, my friend!! Happy New Year!
All beautiful! Why are shishito peppers so darn good?!! Happy New year.
Good question! Why are they so darn good? And I love that they come with a little surprise! Happy New Year, Mimi!
These lemon zeppole fritters – yummy! As is everything else. Happy New Years and looking forward to new recipes in 2019.
The zeppole happen to be one of my favorites too! Thank you, friend! Happy 2019!
I’d be happy with any one of these delicious recipes! What a year! Cheers to a delicious 2019, my friend 🙂 XOXO
What a year! You can say that again!! Thanks, friend! XOXO