Flavorful Journeys Best of 2014 – By Popularity

I love New Year’s Day.  It’s a chance to reflect on the past year and celebrate experiences to come. In that spirit, here are the 10 most popular posts on Flavorful Journeys from 2014:

Homemade Italian Spaghetti Sauce with Meatballs

1. Homemade Italian Spaghetti Sauce with Meatballs

You can’t go wrong with spaghetti and meatballs, especially when everything—from the pasta to the sauce—is made from scratch! This dish takes some time to make, but it’s totally worth it!

Chocolate Truffle Tart Slice

2. Chocolate Truffle Tart

This chocolate truffle tart was my first recipe post of 2014. I wanted to bake something that would set the mood for the year, and this indulgent treat proved the perfect choice! read more

Crock Pot Cuban Black Beans and Rice

Crock Pot Cuban Black Beans and Rice

Crock Pot Cuban Black Beans and Rice

I love Cuban food: sandwiches hot off the press, sweet fried plantains, black beans and rice, and cold, refreshing mojitos! I’m sure my appreciation of this cuisine will only continue to grow as I live in Miami this summer. Dreaming of Miami beaches and sunshine is helping me weather the endless, extreme winter here in Chicago. It’s snowed so much this winter that there is talk of a road salt shortage in the Chicago area. This Cuban black beans and rice recipe is amazing; not only does it taste fantastic, but it’s incredibly easy to make! read more