Today I am taking a look back and sharing some of my favorite recipes from the 8+ years of thekittchen.com!
![15 of my Favorite Recipes after 8 years as a food blogger](https://thekittchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Copy-of-Copy-of-Copy-of-thekittchen.com-8-600x900.jpg)
The funny thing about having a blog is that sometime that recipes that I am the most proud of don’t become the most read posts. Instead they are hidden gems that people might overlook. Here are some of those recipes.
My Favorite Recipes
![Lemon Ricotta Raspberry Muffins | These easy to make muffins have a bold fresh flavor and taste like spring.](https://thekittchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Lemon-Ricotta-Raspberry-Muffins-4-600x900.jpg)
Lemon Ricotta Raspberry Muffins
The raspberry and lemon give these muffins a fresh taste while the ricotta makes them lighter.
![Best Breakfast Sandwich Biscuit and Egg Sandwich 2 1](https://thekittchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Best-Breakfast-Sandwich-Biscuit-and-Egg-Sandwich-2-1-600x600.jpg)
Cheddar Cheese and Green Onion Breakfast Sandwich
This recipe combines a few of my favorite things: fresh homemade biscuits, ranch dressing, and breakfast. The breakfast sandwich gets topped with bacon, a sunny side up egg, avocado, and some ranch dressing.
![Easy Pesto Hummus Recipe](https://thekittchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Pesto-Hummus-7-600x900.jpg)
Pesto Hummus
The favor pairing might sound unusual; give it a try pesto hummus is delicious. I know hummus is so easy to find at the grocery store, but hummus is very easy to make at home and it does taste best when it is freshly made.
![A Buffalo Chicken Grits Bowl is made with creamy cheesy grits, crispy bacon, sauteed spinach, fresh corn, and spicy shredded buffalo chicken. It's a comfort food meal that you can make in just 30 minutes.](https://thekittchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Buffalo-Chicken-Grits-Bowl-7-600x900.jpg)
Buffalo Chicken Grits Bowl
This is a meal that works really well for meal prep, which makes my week a bit easier. I separately prepare and store cheesy grits and buffalo chicken, then I assemble grits bowls by layering buffalo chicken, sautéed spinach (or broccoli), crisp bacon, and corn on top.
![The Best Wedge Salad | A wedge salad is topped with maple toasted walnuts, thick cut bacon, grape tomatoes, caramelized shallots, and homemade chunky blue cheese dressing.](https://thekittchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Wedge-Salad-6-600x900.jpg)
Steakhouse Style Wedge Salad
I could eat this everyday. My version of a wedge salad is made with butter lettuce, sautéed shallots, maple toasted walnuts, crispy bacon, grape tomatoes, and a homemade chunky blue cheese dressing.
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Negroni Slushy
Inspired by the famed Negroni Slushy at Parson’s this frosty cocktail is a great way to cool down on a summer day. It has a balance of sweet and bitter flavors, and a kick of booze.
![Easy Beef Pasta Skillet - a delicious one pot meal that will feed your whole family.](https://thekittchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Beef-Pasta-Skillet-9-600x900.jpg)
Beefy Pasta Skillet
I love the combination of beef, tomato, and cheesy flavors in this pasta dish. It’s made with roasted tomatoes, beef, and mascarpone and it’s so good you might go for a third helping.
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Sherry Mushroom Chicken
A quick and easy dinner recipe that is loaded with flavor, this is a weeknight meal that is something special.
![Bacon Cheeseburger Macaroni and Cheese is an easy to prepare meal that takes just 30 minutes to make - and it tastes just like a bacon cheeseburger - but in mac and cheese form!](https://thekittchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Bacon-Cheeseburger-Macaroni-and-Cheese-2-600x900.jpg)
Bacon Cheeseburger Macaroni and Cheese
This recipe is basically like gourmet hamburger helper, and it’s wonderful. It’s a meal that both kids and adults will love.
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Chicken Chimichanga with Poblano Cream Sauce
The poblano cream sauce has a cult following, and this was the recipe that inspired it.
![Butternut Squash Lasagna Recipe | A delicious lasagna with fall flavors](https://thekittchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Butternut-Squash-Lasagna-10-600x900.jpg)
Butternut Squash Lasagna
A lasagna made with layers of spinach, ricotta, butternut squash, pasta, and a homemade butternut squash alfredo sauce.
![Brisket Enchiladas 13](https://thekittchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Brisket-Enchiladas-13-600x900.jpg)
Brisket Enchiladas
These enchiladas are made with spicy shredded slow-cooked brisket that is rolled up in tortillas with pinto beans and onions and then topped with chile sauce and cheese.
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Shallot and Mushroom Pork Tenderloin
Not only is this a one pot recipe that can be prepared in 30 minutes, it’s delicious. The pork is seasoned with mustard, shallots, garlic, thyme, and tarragon and it is served with a mushroom and white wine sauce.
![Caramel Cheesecake Brownies 6](https://thekittchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Caramel-Cheesecake-Brownies-6-600x900.jpg)
Caramel Cheesecake Brownies
This recipe starts with a box of brownie mix and I swirl in a simple cheesecake batter and caramel. My friends go crazy for these brownies, and they are easy to prepare.
![This Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie combines creamy peanut butter, rich chocolate, and light fluffy whipped cream in a salty pretzel crust. The best thing is that this pie comes together in just minutes.](https://thekittchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Chocolate-Peanut-Butter-Pie-3-600x900.jpg)
Peanut Butter Pie
A crunchy pretzel crust, a smooth peanut butter filling, rich chocolate ganache, and fresh whipped cream come together to make this incredible pie.