With the holidays behind us and having a few more precious moments to relax, breath, and JUST BE STILL, it’s time once again to re-cap the top 10 and most pinned recipes of 2013! from La Bella Vita Cucina that you pinned and commented the most on. I have to say, even though I actually posted less often in 2013, the recipes that I did share are among my best recipes (according to you and my family).
What can I say?
YOU have great taste!!
So here we go with the countdown of the Top 10 and most pinned recipes of 2013 on La Bella Vita Cucina! Interesting that there were equally five sweet and five savory recipes that were well-loved by you.
#10 Espresso and Chocolate Tres Leches Cake was favored by all of the chocolate and coffee lovers!
Espresso and Chocolate Tres Leches Cake
#9 Pork Saltimbocca with Creamy Polenta had readers writing directly to me about how much their families love this recipe that is now a ‘keeper’ in their homes! I love reading all of your emails about your experiences cooking these recipes!
Pork Saltimbocca with Creamy Polenta
#8 White Chocolate Glazed Cranberry and Pistachio Biscotti was not only a top faved recipe, it was also selected to be a featured recipe in The Fresno Bee in California! WOW!
White Chocolate Drizzled Cranberry and Pistachio Biscotti
#7 is this amazingly delicious and delicate Peach with Amaretto Cream Glaze Bundt Cake, so perfect for summer!
Peach Bundt Cake with Amaretto Cream Glaze
#6, Pork recipes are clearly a favorite every year, and these Pork Chops Marsala with Risotto Milanese kept that going in 2013 and were shared on Foodie more than any of my recipes.
Pork Chops Marsala with Risotto Milanese
#5 Sweets are certainly on your minds, as you indicated for this wonderful Italian Apple Torta
Italian Apple Torta
You love delicious, healthy food too! The 4th most favorite recipe is this outstanding, full-of-flavor Grilled Swordfish Skewers with Mediterranean Olive Salsa Cruda
Grilled Swordfish Kabobs with Mediterranean Olive Salsa Cruda
The #3 recipe is one that my son asked me to prepare. I normally don’t make Mexican food, since we prefer to eat at our local Mexican restaurant, but you loved this recipe just like my son does: Creamy Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas
Creamy, Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas
A darn close tie for first place is the #2 most popular recipe by many people who love this pasta: Spaghetti with Toasted Garlic Breadcrumbs
Spaghetti with Toasted Garlic Breadcrumbs
And finally, the #1 recipe that has gone viral on Pinterest is my Strawberry Layer Cake with Strawberry Mascarpone Cheese Icing
Strawberry Layer Cake with Strawberry and Mascarpone Icing
Here are more lists of the top recipes on La Bella Vita Cucina:
Most Popular Recipes from 2012
Most Popular Recipes from 2011
Most Popular Recipes from 2010
Thank you for being part of my blogging life; I truly appreciate each of you! Here’s to a wonderful new year in 2014 for all of you and your loved ones!
I’ll continue to share delicious recipes, great gardening tips, and LOTS of travel experiences and recommendations in 2014 (going to Italy for 2 weeks in May)!
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What a round-up. I think they all qualify for being number one. You have the best food blog!
Happy New Year!
And I think that your blog is the best! Thank you much Maureen!
All your recipes are delicious, Roz! You are a very creative cook and I love that you share such authentic and heirloom Italian recipes. Have a very happy and healthy 2014!
And I enjoy all of your authenticity too Pat! Happy 2014 e tu!
I must try the pork saltimbocca with polenta Roz. Here’s to 2014 continuing on this delicious vein.
Here’s to a full year of a delicious exchange of recipes Val!
A mouthwatering roundup, Roz. I would really love that cheesy chicken enchilada for my dinner!
Happy New Year!
Thanks so much Angie!
Hi Roz, I thoroughly enjoyed going through your best recipes of 2013. Your photography is so beautiful! There were a few recipes that I had somehow missed seeing so am so happy you did this post. I look forward to the recipes you will post in 2014 and can’t wait to try them! Happy New Year!
Awe, thank you so much Shari! I feel the same about looking forward to your recipes and posts for 2014 good friend!
I can certainly see why these post would be popular with everyone. It is interesting that savory and sweet were evenly divided but then everything you prepare always sounds so good.
I normally have more savory recipes that are the most popular, so I’m happy to see that some of my sweeter recipes were popular. Thanks, Kim
The pasta with breadcrumbs and those wonderful biscotti are definitely on my 2014 list to make! Wonderful list of recipes!
Both classic Italian recipes MJ! If you make them let me know what you think.
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I love all of them Roz!! Happy New Year to you too. We can’t wait to see what’s in store for us in the coming year! All the best of health and wealth in 2014, and enjoy your new master in the house – your precious new grandson! Auguri e Buon Anno!
Thanks Liz and Anna, I wish you buon anon also!
ALL winners, Roz! Pinned!!! Happy New Year, my friend!!!
Buon anno e tu, mia amica Liz!
Great roundup Roz. I pinned that bread crumb pasta and have yet to make it. And can you please pass me 3 plates of that pork saltimbocca? 😉
You have great taste Lea Ann, it’s an incredible recipe!
Gorgeous (and delicious) dishes and desserts, indeed! May 2014 be as sweet or sweeter than 2013 =)
Every year is sweeter with friends such as you Kim! Blessings for the new year!
Well, that is one heck of a collection! Best wishes for more good cooking and a wonderful New Year to you and yours!
And many buon anni to you anche, mia bella amica Adri! I have loved befriending you this year!
Hey Roz! Hope you had the best christmas ever and here is to a great new year! These recipes all are amazing but that tres leches is calling my name
Oh thank you so much Jessica . . . same back at ya kiddo!
What a fantastic recipe roundup, Roz. I want to make every single recipe. I hope you and your family have a healthy and very Happy New Year.
And have a wonderful new year to you as well, Cathy!
I don’t know where to start. My eye though is on that Tres Leches Cake. I’ve done a coconut one, but I am a real chocolate lover! And then to the pasta…
How about a bite of each Abbe?
A fabulous round up, Roz. All the recipes look fabulous! Wishing you a blessed 2014 with more winning recipes to come.
Thank you for stopping by With A Spin and your heart warming comment. You are very kind.
Wishing all good things in return to you as well, Lail!
They are beautiful receipes! Compliments! I wish you a beautiful 2014! kisses from Italy!
Buon anna e tu, Annalisa!
Hi There, Wonderful roundup !!! It’s wonderful to see your each and every dish. I simply adore your work ! And hope to see more of your creative endeavors soon ! Bookmarked this one and shall give it a shot :)) Wish you and your family a very Happy and Blessed New Year!!!
Thanks & Regards, Sonia !!!
What an incredibly kind sentiment to start my year out so positively! Blessings to you in return Sonia!