Jillian's Kitchen Top 10 - Fall 2012 Edition

Welcome to the Jillian's Kitchen Top 10 Fall 2012 Edition! I know I said I would do this every six months, but me being me I am off by a month or two! The last eight months have really changed the users of Jillian's Kitchen thanks to the introduction of Pinterest! I have seen many new users and interest in some older posts. I love hearing your feedback on recipes you have tried, recipes you want to try and how they have changed your attitude on being able to eat healthy. I hope to continue finding new ways to eat healthy and have some great ideas for this fall.

So without further delay here are the Top 10 most popular recipes on Jillian's Kitchen since our First Birthday back in February!

Jillian's Kitchen Top 10 - Fall 2012 Edition

10. Chicken Chili Tortilla Casserole: I love this casserole, I was introduced to it in college and have adapted it slightly to meet my tastes and really enjoy it. It is my version of a Mexican Lasagna

9. Pizza Dough: I finally, FINALLY, found a pizza crust recipe that tastes like a restaurant or delivery pizza. This is so great and reheats really well (in the oven!).

8. Mini Chicken Pot Pies: Pot Pie is a great wonderful comfort food and I often have a rough time deciding if half the pie is a serving or a whole pie (someone once said it was an 1/8 of a pie....they must have super restraint!)... This recipe was great for me because I can make just a few muffins and not have to worry about having a ton of left overs. It was also really quick and has the same great taste of a regular pot pie.



7. Chicken Taco Muffins: Similar to the Mini Chicken Pot Pies this recipe also lets you control exactly how much you make. It was also an easy way for me have taco's in a different way. I often get a box of tortilla shells, use 2 then watch the rest go stale before I get around to using them again so this was a great alternative for me.

6. Slow Cooker Hawaiian BBQ Chicken: Such an easy recipe with very few ingredients that will please a crowd. It is great on its own, on a roll or on a pizza!

5. Garlic Chicken in a Tomato Cream Sauce: Down from #3 at the Birthday Top 10 this recipe has managed to stay on the list and for good reason. It is a great easy and impressive recipe for anyone you want to make a nice meal for.



4. Cabbage Roll Casserole: This recipe was last seen at the #1 slot of the Birthday Top 10 but is still holding at a respectable fourth place a respectable 18 months after I came up with it. It is one of those recipes that gets even better the next day as all the flavors meld together.

3. Maryland Macaroni Salad: I love this macaroni salad. It is a classic macaroni salad with Old Bay steamed shrimp giving it a Maryland Flair. It is and always will be a staple at any family gathering of mine.

2. Baked Oatmeal: I have made many different versions of baked oatmeal, Pumpkin, Banana Bread, Apple Pie, Strawberry Banana, Blueberry Lemon, and will be working on a Gingerbread Type soon. This is my breakfast most days of the week and I absolutely love it, apparently you all do too!

1. Lemon Peppermint Stick: The lucky #1 place holder! Possibly the simplest recipe on Jillian's Kitchen the only ingredients are Lemon's and Peppermint Sticks. No cooking required! This is something you will find at local fairs in the spring and summer in Maryland and reminds me of my childhood.