10 BEST Slice of Southern Recipes of 2016

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Here they are...the recipes for 2016 that were turned out to be the BEST of the year!  

Taking a look back on the recipes that you gravitated to is a good way to reflect on past memories and the comfort they bring you.

They also tell me what types of food you are drawn too. From this compilation of recipes I see that most of you like no fuss meals.  Several slow cooker recipes, lots of Beef, and several baked goods such as quick breads and coffee cakes!  I don't blame you, I love them too! 

I'll keep all of this in mind during the upcoming year.

So on to the top 10 countdown of all time favorite recipes for 2016...

Italian Style Roasted Chicken and Orzo Soup  - The most popular soup this year and I know why....it's fabulous and easy to make!

Cinnamon Streusel Banana Bread  - Banana Bread is a classic and this twist adds a cinnamon streusel inside....this tastes soooo good!

Bakery Style Apple Cinnamon Coffee Cake  - There's nothing better than the smell of hot cinnamon coming from the oven, unless it has apples in it!  This coffee cake is HEAVEN!

Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Taco Meat  - My slow cooker is an essential tool in my kitchen.  This taco meat cooks up easily and can be used in many different dishes.

Simple Asian Salad  - You can't beat a good salad.  This simple salad with Asian inspired ingredients will start your off right in 2017 so add this to your list!

Fresh Italian Pesto Pasta Salad  - Salad are a staple in our house especially in spring and summer.  This pasta salad is dressed in a heavenly pesto sauce.

Jack Daniel's Whiskey Marinated Flank Steak - I really love my Flank steaks and it appears that you do too!  This one is marinated in whiskey for killer flavor.

Balsamic Flank Steak Salad with Parmesan  - Beef is making a come back!  This small flank steak is cooked with balsamic and then sliced over a salad.  Best of both worlds don't you think?

Date Night: Balsamic Steak - Oh how I love thee...steak! This flank steaks takes on a wonderful flavor using balsamic.

Slow Cooker Turkey Tortilla Soup  - A delicious soup made in the slow cooker, using leftover turkey.  Perfect for holiday leftovers!

I hope you have a wonderful 2017 and enjoy the new recipes to come!

Happy New Year from Slice of Southern

Just a simple wish for you. 

"I hope that 2017 if the best year yet!"

Happy New Year

Mixed Cheese & Cracker, Crudite Platter with Fresh Dill Dip

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Man oh man, the days are just flying by!

The end of the year is a few days away.  I've barely recovered from Christmas!  But I really love New Year's Eve.

For the last several years our tradition has been to go out for a nice romantic dinner at one of our favorite neighborhood restaurants. The restaurant used to be an old house and each year we sit in the front windows and watch all the twinkle lights as we eat some wonderful food.   It's typically raining which just adds to romantic ambiance of it all.

I'm sure that we will keep this tradition up this year as well.  I've already heard that rain is in the forecast of course!  However, I'm going to mix it up just a bit by having a Mixed Cheese & Cracker, Crudité Platter with Fresh Dill Dip before we leave.

Served with my Pear Sparklers this is the perfect little snack to have pre-dinner while sitting around the Christmas tree.  We keep our tree up each year through the New Year just to enjoy it for an additional week. 

MIXED CHEESE & CRACKER, CRUDITE PLATTER WITH FRESH DILL DIP

This platter mixture is easy to put together.  Make the dip ahead (recipe below) and refrigerate it for a couple of hours to let the flavors blend.  Cut up some crudité like carrots, celery, cucumbers or anything you have on hand such as broccoli florets or sliced bell peppers.  Add some cheese and crackers to round it out and arrange it all on a platter to have guests help themselves. 

It's simple and easy, yet it's a good way to have some quick appetizers.  You can adjust the amount to feed a crowd or a few people for an intimate gathering.  It's all up to you.

Enjoy!
Have a safe and happy New Year!






Fresh Dill Dip

makes 2 cups

1 cup sour cream
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon chopped onion
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt

In a small bowl mix all ingredients together until well combine.  Refrigerate dip for at least 1 hour before serving so flavors will blend.