best of 2017

Best of 2017

Most importantly, if you follow me on Instagram and check out my Instastories, you know that I've been pretty busy baking a very unique gift, and welcomed my baby son Noah just over a month ago! What a journey has been, and I'm sorry if the last few months I've been a bit quite, but now you know there was a special reason for it :).

Talking about food, it looks like you have enjoyed loads of my family favorite recipes this year!

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I've put together here below the 10 Best of 2017 Recipes  – These are the most popular recipes that I shared with you during the past year, and it's a lovely mix of traditional-inspired recipes and uniquely creative dishes from all over the world.

All of these recipes became instant family favorites, and I’m so happy to see we share the same taste when it comes to food, as you loved them as much as we did!

TOP 10 RECIPES 2017


From the top: 1. Moussaka Stuffed Eggplants - 2. No-bake Gin Lemon Cheesecake - 3. Sweet Potato Chicken Cottage Pie - 4. Vegan Fruit Flapjacks - 5. Red Thai Fish Curry - 6. Easiest Vegan Pad Thai - 7. Olive Oil Shortcrust Pastry - 8. Italian Potato Frittata - 9. Fluffy American Pancakes - 10. Baked Camembert.

WHAT TO EXPECT IN 2018?
In 2018, needless to say, expect more amazing recipes!

In 2017, I focused mainly on vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free recipes, and received great feedback from you all, so I will certainly continue to focus on this area.

You have also incredibly loved reading and trying recipes inspired by my Italian roots, so you can definitely expect more of these in the upcoming year.
Thank you so much for all of your support and love this year.  I really hope you will continue to enjoy my recipes as much as I enjoy creating them.
Happy New Year again to you all!
Did you make these recipes?
Please let me know how you liked it! Leave a comment below and share a picture on Instagram with the hashtag #thepetitecook! Looking at your pictures always makes me smile *and super hungry*!

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