Top 10 of 2010: His & Hers Edition

Friday, December 31, 2010 in Food

It’s the time of year for reflection, optimism, resolutions and top 10 lists! My grunting* guy and I decided to pick our top five and consolidate these into a list of our very favorite foods posted on The Hazel Bloom this past year. And here they are!

*Grunting refers to gruntworthy – my guy, and the occasional all-male tasting panel, deem these foods gruntworthy (that’s a really, really good thing).

My Guy’s Faves

1. Fire-Roasted Artichokes with Chipotle Aioli
We discovered this year that fire-roasted artichokes are sublime. Especially on a hot day and with a nice cold glass of rosé. “What’s not to like?” my guy says. “Spicy, interactive… it’s good!”


2. Fruit Salad with Honey-Lime Dressing
I was somewhat surprised to see this on my guy’s list. First a vegetable, and then a fruit? Maybe a chick can change her guy after marriage! What does he have to say about it? “Nummy, nummy in my tummy.” Okay, maybe only some things can be changed. (Love ya babe!)


3. Pizza on the Barbecue
This pizza is all about the crust, deliciously chewy inside and crisp on the outside, cooked to perfection on the barbecue. My guy says, “It combines two of the greatest things ever… pizza and barbecue! Fire… easy to cook… fire…”


4. Slow-Cooked BBQ Chicken Sandwiches
He says, “Put it in the Crock Pot, go away, come back and you have a meal! Tangy barbecue sauce and chicken on a nice toasty roll… ” and then he trailed off and started watching TV again. But you get the point.


5. Dark Chocolate Macaroons
“They’re DARK CHOCOLATE MACAROONS! Dark chocolate, which is tasty… in the shape of a macaroon!”

My Faves

1. Fire-Roasted Artichokes with Chipotle Aioli
Looks like both of us are equally fond of these bad boys. Mmmm… can’t wait for summer.

2. Pizza on the Barbecue
We both love this, too! It’s perfect for our mixed carnie/veggie household.


3. Pumpkin Pancakes with Buttermilk Caramel Syrup and Toasted Hazelnuts
Part of why this made this list is because I was so excited to finally come up with a pumpkin pancake recipe I love. The other part is, holy crap, add this syrup and some toasted hazelnuts and breakfast is simply out of this world.


4. Homemade Applesauce
This story brings back memories of one seriously epic, apple-filled day in the kitchen. We’re still enjoying the, um, fruits of my labor. I love homemade applesauce.


5. Hot Buttered Rum Bread Pudding Muffins
Though I probably have to limit these to the holiday season, my mouth will continue to water over the memory. These things are incredible.


And there you have it! Happy New Year to you and yours. Lots of love to you all!

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9 Responses to “Top 10 of 2010: His & Hers Edition”

  1. Kori Friday, December 31, 2010 at 11:26 AM #

    Nothing beats homemade applesauce or pizza on the BBQ in my book! Yummy!!!! Makes me excited for summer and fall to roll around again ;) Happy New Year!

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  2. Annie Friday, December 31, 2010 at 11:46 AM #

    Man these are some great recipes! This has me looking forward to another fun year filled with good friends and fun. Have a happy and safe new year!

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    Reply from Kare:
    December 31st, 2010 at 12:14 PM

    Thank you, Annie, same to you!

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  3. Jennifer Jo Friday, December 31, 2010 at 11:58 AM #

    Your guy says “interactive” to describe food? Wow.

    The last item is (and has been) bookmarked.

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    Reply from Kare:
    December 31st, 2010 at 12:14 PM

    I know, right?! After he said that, I looked up and said, “Damn! You’re good at this!”

    And then he said “Yummy yummy in my tummy.”

    ;)

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  4. f Friday, December 31, 2010 at 12:06 PM #

    Yum! Hot Buttered Rum Bread Puddings sound delicious.

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  5. Kita Friday, December 31, 2010 at 1:23 PM #

    I really wanna try those artichokes (not to mention grilling pizza – that sounds like a blast!). Have a great new year!

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  6. Peggy Sunday, January 2, 2011 at 11:09 AM #

    i’m definitely a fan of the pizza on the bbq as well! Definitely going to have to check out those grilled artichokes when summer/spring arrives!

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  7. The Mom Chef ~ Taking on Magazines One Recipe at a Time Wednesday, January 5, 2011 at 6:25 PM #

    Everything on both your lists looked fantastic. I can see why your husband went for that fruit with the honey lime syrup though. Wow, the picture was amazing. I’m looking forward to what 2011 has to bring to the culinary blogging world!

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