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Simply Made Recipes Most Popular of 2018

This year is coming to an end which means it is time to share Simply Made Recipes Most Popular of 2018 and see what the most visited recipes were!

#1 Creamy Avocado Bomb Sauce is spicy, packed with fresh cilantro and garlic and has a nice creamy base for a dressing, sauce, dip all in one.

#2 Fall of the Bone Crockpot Cola Ribs are so ridiculously easy with limited ingredients and tossed in the slow cooker. Great for busy days anytime of year. Serve with mashed potatoes, green beans or baked beans on the side for a great family meal.

#3 Slow Cooker Honey Pineapple Holiday Ham is a must have recipe for holiday parties. Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter or any get together is a perfect occasion for this delicious recipe.

#4 Banana Oat Muffins are a perfect breakfast paired with a latte or healthy after school snack. Just enough banana flavor and lots of oats to keep you full. Try to sprinkle some mini chocolate chips on top before cooking too for your daily chocolate fix!

#5 Strawberry Vanilla Smoothie made with strawberries, bananas, protein powder, almonds, oats and honey make this smoothie a perfect meal that will fill you up for hours.

#6 15 Minute Yakisoba with cabbage, broccoli, carrots, bonito and seaweed flakes garnish.

#7 Crockpot Southern Style Green Beans made in the crockpot slow cooked to side dish heaven. Made with fresh green beans and loads of delicious bacon for all my bacon lovers out there!

#8 Black As Your Soul Halloween Cocktail is a fun Halloween Cocktail made with lemonade, Bacardi Gold and a pinch of activated charcoal for a spooky-good party drink served in a coupe cocktail glass.

#9 Valentine’s Day 7Up Cake Pops are made with 7UP cake, vanilla frosting and coated in white chocolate with fun holiday sprinkles.

#10 Chicken with Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce is a beautiful entrée made with thinly cut chicken breasts, shallots, and parmesan cheese packed with a punch of lemon and garlic flavor that is perfect for entertaining or a weeknight dinner with the family.

12 Champagne Cocktails

Champagne can be drunk anytime of year but New Year’s Eve and Valentine’s Day are the two days of the year it is completely necessary! Whether you are toasting to another amazing year or celebrating a relationship (Hey, maybe you are just toasting to a Friday night), I have 12 Champagne Cocktail recipes that are simple, gorgeous and festive for the occasion!

Ombré Cranberry Sparklerfrom The Diary of a Debutante is beautiful sparkling cocktail made with Prosecco, gin and a cranberry simple syrup. Garnish with cranberries and rosemary to complete this drink.

Cranberry Sorbet Champagne Floats from Baking a Moment are made with a homemade cranberry sorbet for a a fun cocktail this season!

Champagne Margaritas from The Kitchen is my Playground has a unique cocktail that -let’s be honest- could be for a New Year party or just to celebrate a Taco Tuesday! Either way- I am down!

Champagne Kombucha Cocktail is a simple cocktail from The Wild Gut mixed with Prosecco and Kombucha for something bubbly to drink as the ball drops this New Years Eve.

Bring the tropics into your home with this Tropical Hibiscus Spritzer from Delicious Table. A Luau with Santa? I might be on to something here….

Juniper Champagne Cocktail from This Mama Cooks has juniper berries, pine sprigs and Prosecco. Let the festivities begin!

Champagne and Roses Cocktail from Baking a Moment screams Valentine’s Day but I see myself even sipping this as the ball drops.

More Champagne Cocktails

Rock Candy Champagne from here at Simply Made Recipes.

The French 75 Cocktail from This Worthey Life.

Three Ingredient Strawberry Lime Champagne Cocktail from Savory Nothings.

Sparkling Pomegranate Berry Punch from Serena Bakes.

Strawberry Mimosa from Baking Beauty.

Simply Made Recipes Most Popular of 2017

As the year comes to a close, we are sharing Simply Made Recipes Most Popular of 2017! Here are the 10 recipes that people just couldn’t get enough of. From sauces to crock-pot to smoothies to cocktails, this year has provided a wide range of popular recipes.

Avocado Bomb Sauce is kicking off today’s list of most popular recipes! The “Bomb” Sauce as Aaron calls it, is an avocado sauce you can use for almost anything! The Avocado Bomb Sauce is a must have recipe.
5-Ingredient Crock-pot French Dips recently featured on msn.com grabs the #2 spot this year. These French Dips are so delicious and easy to make for anytime of the year. We love, love, love our crock pot and use it at least twice weekly. Just dump the ingredients in and let it cook all day while you are working and come home to a nice meal that is prepared and ready to eat.
Slow Cooker Honey Pineapple Holiday Ham is a must have recipe for holiday parties. Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter or any get together is a perfect occasion for Slow Cooker Honey Pineapple Holiday Ham!
Banana Oat Muffins are a perfect breakfast paired with a latte or healthy after school snack. Just enough banana flavor and lots of oats to keep you full. Try to sprinkle some mini chocolate chips on top before cooking too for your daily chocolate fix!
Fall off the Bone Crock-pot Cola Ribs are so ridiculously easy with limited ingredients and tossed in the slow cooker. Great for busy days anytime of year. Serve with mashed potatoes, green beans or baked beans on the side for a great family meal.
Veggie Loaded Breakfast Casserole with mushrooms, onion, bell pepper, hash browns, eggs, cheese and topped with jalapeno, tomatoes and avocado.
Black as Your Soul is a fun Halloween Cocktail made with lemonade, Bacardi Gold and a pinch of activated charcoal for a spooky-good party drink served in a coupe cocktail glass.
15 Minute Yakisoba with cabbage, broccoli, carrots, bonito and seaweed flakes garnish.
Strawberry Vanilla Smoothie is one of my favorite breakfast smoothies packed with protein and nutrients to get you and your family moving in the morning! Strawberries, bananas, protein powder, almonds, oats and honey make this smoothie a perfect meal that will fill you up for hours. This smoothie also happens to be the very first recipe shared here at Simply Made Recipes.
Greek Pasta Salad is easy to make and delicious. Cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, black olives, spiral rotini pasta, Greek salad dressing and feta cheese galore! The perfect recipe to round up our top 10 for the year 2017!

Rock Candy Champagne

Rock Candy Champagne is a fun drink for your New Year’s Eve celebrations made with your favorite champagne and a colorful rock candy stick.

Hosting a party can be a headache but it doesn’t have to be. I am loving these Rock Candy Champagne drinks to ring in the new year with friends. I see these being made for a bridal shower too using the wedding colors. You can see I used blue today but there are numerous colors like pink, purple, green or white. Pick the color that best goes with your party.

I am loving these Rock Candy Champagne drinks to ring in the new year with friends. Click To Tweet

Rock Candy Champagne

My family doesn’t really have any New Years Eve traditions. Typically, we just get together with a few friends or family members and hang out for a bit while enjoying a few drinks while the kids run around. When I was a child, we would always spend the evening with my cousins and watch the ball drop on the television and then go outside and bang pots and pans or set off fireworks. It is time to start some traditions in my house!

This year, I will make this Rock Candy Champagne for my adult guests and give the kids a sparkling juice in a fancy glass with a rock candy stick so they can join in on the fun. We will stay up to countdown the New Year and make a toast!

Rock Candy Champagne

Rock Candy Champagne is a fun drink for your New Year’s Eve celebrations made with your favorite champagne and a colorful rock candy stick.

6 ounces champagne
1 rock candy stick

Place a rock candy stick in a fluted champagne glass.
Pour champagne into glass.
Serve.

I need some New Years Eve tradition ideas! What are some things you and your family have done over the years? Do you bang pots and pans? Set off fireworks? Have a few cocktails?

Pomegranate Iced Tea Punch

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Pomegranate Iced Tea Punch made with Milo’s Tea, pomegranate juice and ginger ale garnished with fresh pomegranate arils, orange slices, cranberries and a sugared rosemary sprig for a festive non-alcoholic drink everyone will enjoy this holiday season.

The holiday season is in full swing and this Pomegranate Iced Tea Punch is the perfect drink for all your upcoming get-togethers. The holidays are all about creating memories and traditions and this Pomegranate Iced Tea Punch will become your families new go-to drink that pairs perfectly with all those traditional dishes like the turkey, creamy mashed potatoes, green bean casserole and cranberry sauce.

I just made myself very, very hungry.

The one ingredient in Pomegranate Iced Tea Punch extra special is our family-favorite, award winning, Milo’s Tea. I really enjoy learning the history behind my favorite products. Yes, Milo’s Tea is fresh brewed, and features natural ingredients without preservatives or added acids. Yes, Milo’s Tea is THE beverage for holiday meal entertaining available sweetened with pure cane sugar, no calorie and unsweet options, as well as lemonade, and a tea and lemonade mix.

What’s the real history behind Milo’s Tea though?

Milo’s was founded as a restaurant in 1946 by Milo and Bea Carlton after Milo returned from serving his country in World War II. Being a military family ourselves, we always stand behind those who serve so hearing Milo served our country makes this company extra special. In 1989, Milo’s began selling their fresh brewed Famous Sweet Tea to local Birmingham grocery stores and now Milo’s beverages can be found in thousands of retailers across the United States.

Milo’s philosophy was simple – use high quality, fresh, natural ingredients, listen to your customers and never sacrifice taste. This is the same philosophy that Milo’s Tea upholds today. Drink Milo’s and taste the difference.

Pomegranate Iced Tea Punch

Pomegranate Iced Tea Punch can be made by the glass or in a large pitcher. This punch goes quickly, so I recommend just making a big batch. Wash your fresh cranberries and remove the arils from a pomegranate. Slice the oranges and sugar coat some rosemary sprigs. The sugar coated rosemary is a nice touch for a little sparkle and is simple to do. Just give the rosemary a quick rinse with water and dip into a sugar filled plate. Gently shake off the excess sugar and that’s it! They smell and look gorgeous.

Before guests arrive, fill the pitcher half way with ice and drop in most of the orange slices and cranberries. Leave some to the side for garnish. Next, add 3 cups Milo’s Tea, 1 cup pomegranate juice and 3 cups ginger ale. Each glass will get a couple ice cubes, a sparkling rosemary sprig, an orange slice, a few cranberries and a few pomegranate arils filled with Pomegranate Iced Tea Punch. Add a festive straw if you wish.

Pomegranate Iced Tea Punch

Pomegranate Iced Tea Punch made with Milo’s Tea, pomegranate juice and ginger ale garnished with fresh pomegranate arils, orange slices, cranberries and a sugared rosemary sprig for a festive non-alcoholic drink everyone will enjoy this holiday season.

Yields: 14 servings

Pomegranate Iced Tea Punch
3 cups Milo’s Tea (No-calories Milo's Famous Sweat Tea)
3 cups Ginger ale
1 cup Pomegranate juice
2 oranges, sliced
1 cup fresh Cranberries
Ice
Garnish
1 orange, sliced
.5 cup Cranberries
1 pomegranate
Rosemary sprigs (1 per person)
Granulated sugar, extra fine

Wash the cranberries.
Slice the oranges and remove arils from pomegranate.
Cover each rosemary sprig with sugar. Give a quick rinse to wet the rosemary and then dip into a plate or bowl full of sugar. Cover the rosemary completely with sugar and then give a gentle shake to remove excess sugar.
Fill the pitcher about half way with ice.
Dump in 2/3 of your orange slices and 1 cup cranberries.
Pour 3 cups Milo's Tea, 1 cup pomegranate juice and 3 cups ginger ale into pitcher.
Serve.
Garnish each drink with a sugared rosemary sprig, a few cranberries and a few pomegranate arils.

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Champagne Cupcakes

Champagne Cupcakes with pink rose champagne, a simple champagne frosting and a sweet raspberry champagne drizzle. Perfect dessert for Valentine’s Day, party or a fun baby shower.

Champagne Cupcakes may look labor intensive but these are sooo incredibly easy to bake. We are just amping up a white cake box mix. The frosting and raspberry champagne drizzle have limited ingredients and take only minutes to prepare.

Use any rose champagne you would like. Pick an alcoholic or non alcoholic depending on your needs. I used an affordable champagne today. No need to spend a bunch of money. These cupcakes are simple, light and fluffy with just a bit of raspberry undertones. If you would like more of a champagne kick, try a bit of champagne extract in the cake and frosting.

The best part of these Champagne Cupcakes, besides being outrageously simple? The decorating part. You can really turn any cupcake into something really special with some methodical décor planning. I prefer a large tip for frosting cupcakes because it makes the cupcake look a little fuller and really pretty. Today, I used Wiltons’s large 1M open star tip. The drizzle sauce adds a nice dimensional of flavor and a more gourmet feel. The simple candy pearl puts the final touch of sophistication.

Champagne Cupcakes

Yields: 24 cupcakes

Champagne Cupcakes
3 egg whites
1 box white cake mix
1/3 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1 1/4 cup rose champagne (alcoholic or non alcoholic)
red food coloring
Champagne Frosting
.5 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
.5 cup vegetable shortening
1/4 cup rose champagne (alcoholic or non alcoholic)
4 cups powdered sugar
red food coloring
Raspberry Champagne Drizzle
3/4 cup rose champagne (alcoholic or non alcoholic)
1 cup raspberries
3/4 cup granulated sugar

Gather ingredients, mixing bowls, measuring cups, and hand or stand mixer, strainer for the raspberries, pan, muffin pan, cupcakes liners, decorating bag, large cupcake tip, and cupcake decorations of choice.
Wash raspberries and place on towel to dry.
Pre heat oven to 350 degrees.
Place cupcake liners in muffin pan.
In a large mixing bowl, add 3 egg whites, 1 box of white cake mix, 1/3 cup unsalted butter at room temperature, and 1 1/4 cup rose pink champagne.
Mix well. Add a dab of red food coloring and mix in using a spatula. Start with just a little food coloring and add more if needed. A little goes a long ways.
Fill cupcake liners 3/4 full of cupcake mixture.
Cook for 20 minutes.
Let cool.
Start your raspberry champagne drizzle as the cupcakes cool. Place a pan on medium heat. Add 3/4 cup rose champagne, 1 cup raspberries, and 3/4 cup sugar. Let bubble for 10 minutes while whisking frequently.
Strain raspberries into a bowl to remove the seeds. Let cool.
In a large mixing bowl, add .5 cup vegetable shortening, .5 cup unsalted butter, and 4 cups powdered sugar. Use the hand mixer to thoroughly mix into a frosting.
Add a dab of red food coloring to frosting. remember the coloring goes a long way. Stir in completely.
Place frosting in decorating bag with tip of choice. I prefer the larger tips. Frost each cupcake.
Drizzle each cupcake with a dab of raspberry champagne sauce. Just use a small spoon and pour a pinch on each cupcake.
Decorate further as you wish. Today I placed a decorative candy pearl on each. A fresh raspberry, cake sparkler or glittery sprinkles would also be great options.
Enjoy!

Preparation time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes

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2016 Most Popular Simply Made Recipes

Simply Made Recipes went live almost 6 months ago and boy, have we come a long way! Here is a list of our 5 most popular recipes for 2016 and we look forward to diving into 2017. 2017 Simply Made Recipes will jump start the year with healthy recipes for your New Year resolution. Our goal for 2017 is to triple our traffic and bring you 2 awesome new recipes every week.

What are your goals for the New Year? What would you like to see from us here at Simply Made Recipes?

Number ONE is our Avocado Bomb Sauce. This recipe has been a huge hit on Pinterest with my last count of over 50k repins. Why so popular? You can use this sauce for ANYTHING! A dip, dressing, sauce, on tacos, eggs, salad, whatever you please.

Number 2 is the 5 Ingredient Crock-Pot French Dips! We love this recipe because it is so easy and convenient, plus perfect for busy days when you can dump ingredients in the morning and eat when everyone gets home in the evening.

Our number 3 recipe came late in the year but has been a great find for google searches for the Slow Cooker Honey Pineapple Holiday Ham. Keep this recipe near by for Easter is approaching quickly!

The most popular dessert of 2016 and number 4 on the list is the Sparkling Cranberries White Chocolate Cheesecake. Don’t want to wait for cranberries to be back in season? That’s okay, try it with fresh raspberries on top! Delish!

Last but not least on the list to finish off the most popular of 2016 is our recipe for Garlic Parmesan Breadsticks. Cheesy and buttery and oh so delicious!

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9 Cocktails for the Best New Years Eve Yet

Bring in the New Year with class and simplicity. Here are 9 alcoholic drinks from some of the best sites around. Whiskey, vodka, champagne, root beer, wine… a little bit of something for everyone to make this NEW Years Eve the best one yet!

Need some Non-Alcoholic ideas too? Check out the round up of 7 Non Alcoholic New Year Drinks!

Orange Raspberry Sparkling Wine Cocktail from Living Sweet Moments is beautiful and delicious.

Riesling Peach and Cherry Slushies are another beautiful drink from Living Sweet Moments that is sure to be a crowd pleasure.

Get the recipe for Cranberry Margaritas from Baking Beauty for a perfect New Year cocktail that all will enjoy!

Whiskey Champagne Cocktail from Ann’s Entitled Life for just the sort of drink your guests want at a New year’s party.

The Adult Root Beer Float from Small Town Woman. I have made a similar recipe in the past and it is yummy! Sure to be a crowd pleaser.

Stay warm with a Hot Lemon Orange Toddy also from Small Town Woman.

Tart Green Apple Martini from My Yellow Apron for a simple but classic drink for all.

Find out how to host a Cocktail Tasting Hour and peak at these Apple Cider Bellini’s from Lydi Out Loud.

Strawberry Lime Vodka Tonic from here at Simply Made Recipes.

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7 Non-Alcoholic New Year Eve Drinks

Good bye to 2016 and hello 2017! Here is a round up of 7 awesome drinks that are non-alcoholic and kid friendly to celebrate New Years whatever your plans may be!

Need some ideas for drinks with alcohol too? Try the round up for 9 Cocktails for the Best New Years Eve Yet! Keep in mind that many of the drinks listed here before can easily be spiked!

Cinnamon Pear cider from Savory Tooth that you can drink hot or cold for a perfect holiday beverage.