BF Top 5: Nik's Fave 2011 Recipes

It has been an interesting year, Foodies. The year began with two authors and ended with one, but as you can see, nothing can stop the Foodie Nation. We rock on, baby!

This is very uncharacteristic of me, but I'm going to skip the long intro and just get to my five favorite recipes posted on BF this year. Click the titles to get to the full recipe!

Breakfast: Nik's Cheesteak Scramble

I love eggs...from my head down to my...well you get the point. I have been fortunate in that I can still tolerate eggs post-op so I love to make these easy scrambles that incorporate the flavors of my former, not-so-healthy food choices. This cheesesteak scramble was a nod to my old sub-shop days.

Entree: Mexican Sausage & Peppers



I love sausage & peppers in general, but when I played around with this recipe I was even surprised at how good it came out. If you were newer out, consider dicing your sausage and peppers, instead of slicing them for smaller bites. For the hearty eaters in your household, put this on a whole wheat sub roll for a mighty-mighty sandwich!

Soup: Nik's Cheesy "Fauxtato" Bacon Soup



For the "meat and potato" lovers in the house...this soup will help with the craving for a loaded baked potato. For newbies, omit the bacon pieces and mix in a Laughing Cow Light wedge or a sprinkle of yoru favorite finely shredded cheese while it's still hot for a yummy, puree-stage approved treat! For added protein, you can mix in a scoop of unflavored protein while cooking.

Protein Shake: Nik's Tropical Sunrise Smoothie

Every once in a while this chocoholic likes to take a break from the creamy drinks and have something a little fruity. This shake took me to the islands! Be sure you're approved for fruits before trying this one and if you don't know if you dump on natural sugars, be sure to do a sip test (sip...wait a full minute for a reaction...then proceed) first.

Protein Carrot Cupcake with Cream Cheese Frosting

These win on cuteness factor alone and decorating them was lots fun!

What recipes did you love this year? Let me know in the comments. And if you still haven't found your favorite BF recipe, be sure to check out my complete recipe index. I'm convinced there's something in there for everyone!

Thanks for making 2011 another great "year of the Foodie!"

Happy New Year!

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