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    Home » In the kitchen » Best of 2018

    Best of 2018

    Published: Dec 31, 2018 by Laura · This post may contain affiliate links.

    The 10 best recipes of 2018 - 5 reader favourites and 5 of my favourites, plus what is coming this year!

    Collage of 9 recipe images

    And just like that, another year is almost over! I really love getting to the end of the year and seeing what has been popular with you! This year I have put a big focus on easy family friendly meals as this is the stage in life we are at - having a toddler means that there is less time for cooking elaborate meals and to be honest, even if I had time, I'm not sure I could be bothered! And based on what has been popular this year, you guys are in the same boat which is great!

    That means that in 2019 I will be bringing you more quick and easy meals and of course, new ways to replicate store bought items at home in the hopes that you will save money and maybe eat a little healthier!

    2018 also marked the beginning of the monthly bread baking challenge which is where I tackle a new type of bread recipe each month and share helpful tips as well as step by step instructions, photos and a video to help you make it successfully! I will be continuing with this in 2019 so if you have any requests, let me know!

    Top 5 reader favourite recipes of 2018:

    1. My Favourite Carrot Cake Recipe
    My all time favourite Carrot Cake recipe - loaded with grated carrot, crushed pineapple and crunchy walnuts and smothered in cream cheese frosting, this will become your favourite carrot cake recipe too! | thekiwicountrygirl.com

    I am so excited this one is top of the list! I actually struggle with cakes at times, but never with carrot cake and it seems you guys love this recipe too!

    2. Cheesy One Pan Mince Pasta

    Bowl with mince pasta with pan in the background and a blue tea towel

    The ultimate in lazy weeknight cooking, this meal is ready in 30 minutes and the whole thing cooks in one pan meaning less dishes - perfect!

    3. Homemade Frappuccino Recipe

    Homemade Frappuccino Recipe - now you can make your favourite iced coffee drink at home! Basic espresso flavour as well as how to make 3 other flavours | thekiwicountrygirl.com

    You guys love iced coffee as much as I do and because we can't always make the trip to a coffee shop, making your own Frappuccino is a winner! 3 flavour ideas - coffee, mocha and salted caramel.

    4. Easy Butter Chicken Recipe

    Overhead shot of white bowl with butter chicken and rice with bowl of white rice, naan bread and blue tea towel in background

    Ok, so what I'm hearing from you is that easy dinners are what you need...correct? This easy butter chicken recipe is also ready in 30 minutes and tastes better than the takeout version!

    5. Healthy Homemade Granola

    Healthy homemade granola - a simple recipe to make your own healthy granola from scratch. Cheap to make, delicious and fully customisable! | thekiwicountrygirl.com

    Cheaper and healthier than store bought granola, this recipe will become a staple in your house!

    My top 5 recipes of 2018:

    1. Chicken Burrito Bowls with Cilantro Yoghurt Dressing
    Chicken burrito bowl with a fork on a white background and salad in the background

    One of my all time favourite easy dinners! So flavourful and super healthy.

    2. Raspberry & White Chocolate Blondies

    White chocolate and raspberry blondie squares on a white background

    This blondie makes a nice change to brownies and cookies and the combo of raspberry & white chocolate is always a winner!

    3. Homemade English Muffins

    My favourite from the monthly bread baking challenge recipes - they are so soft and pillowy!

    4. Oven Baked BBQ Pork Ribs

    Josh's all time favourite dinner.

    5. How to Make Yoghurt

    How to make yoghurt entirely from scratch - it's a great money saver and easily becomes part of your weekly routine!

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