A Look Back on 2018

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New Year’s Day is right around the corner, which means we are saying goodbye to 2018. It was an epic year here on Lemon & Mocha. I shared 124 new recipes with you all! I want to thank all you readers, whether you are family, friend, fellow blog buddy, food enthusiast, or just stopping by. All your comments and love within this little community space make all the hard work worth it! A special call-out to my Dad who makes my day and still emails me after every post! I especially want to give a shout-out to my husband, Matt, who continues to be the most supportive and enthusiastic cheerleader of Lemon & Mocha. Looking ahead to 2019, I have so many exciting recipes I cannot wait to share with you all. I’m posting all healthy recipes for the entire month of January to help kick off a great start to the new year – and to help Matt and I detox from our December cookie diet! Below, I’m sharing the top ten most visited recipes that were newly posted in 2018. After that I’ll share my top ten posts from 2018, with a superlative twist.

10. Crispy Baked Apple Pie Bites with a Chai Vanilla Dipping Sauce

Crispy Baked Apple Pie Bites with a Chai Vanilla Dipping Sauce  |  Lemon & Mocha

9. Irish Cheddar, Bacon and Potato Muffins

Irish Cheddar, Bacon & Potato Muffins  |  Lemon & Mocha

8. Zucchini Noodles and Chicken Sausage in Vodka Sauce

Zucchini Noodles & Chicken Sausage in Vodka Sauce  |  Lemon & Mocha

7. Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread

Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread  |  Lemon & Mocha

6. Lemon Blackberry Icebox Cake

Lemon Blackberry Icebox Cake  |  Lemon & Mocha

5. Elote Hot Dogs

Elote Hot Dogs  |  Lemon & Mocha

4. Churro Waffles with Raspberry Sauce

Churro Waffles with Raspberry Sauce  |  Lemon & Mocha

3. Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad

Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad  |  Lemon & Mocha

2. Aunt Elaine’s Dirt Cake

Aunt Elaine's Dirt Cake  |  Lemon & Mocha

1. Hawaiian Barbecue Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

Hawaiian Barbecue Slow Cooker Pulled Pork  |  Lemon & Mocha

I have to say, the internet picked some pretty delicious recipes! Since I posted so many recipes in 2018 it is impossible for me to pick my favorites. So instead, I created superlative categories and I’m sharing my top ten below.

Recipe I’m most excited that I finally shared: Nutella Stuffed Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Nutella Stuffed Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies  |  Lemon & Mocha

Best Photos: Beet Donuts with a Brown Butter Strawberry Rhubarb Glaze

Beet Donuts with a Brown Butter Strawberry Rhubarb Glaze  |  Lemon & Mocha

What I want for dinner every night: Thai Peanut Chicken Tacos

Thai Peanut Chicken Tacos  |  Lemon & Mocha

What I’m most likely to make next week: Baked Turkey Pesto Meatballs over Lemon Cauliflower Rice

Baked Pesto Turkey Meatballs over Lemon Cauliflower Rice  |  Lemon & Mocha

Most creative recipe: Lemon Cookie Butter Cheesecake Parfaits

Lemon Cookie Butter Cheesecake Parfaits  |  Lemon & Mocha

Recipe guaranteed to get eaten instantly at a party: Cheesy Pesto Bread with Crispy Prosciutto

Cheesy Pesto Bread with Crispy Prosciutto  |  Lemon & Mocha

Cutest recipe: Beach Crab Cupcakes

Beach Crab Cupcakes  |  Lemon & Mocha

Favorite Healthy Bite: Fall Spinach and Arugula Salad with Tahini Dressing

Fall Spinach and Arugula Salad with Tahini Dressing  |  Lemon & Mocha

Dish I wish I didn’t have to share with Matt: Chicken Schnitzel and Pesto Spaetzle with a Cauliflower Sun-dried Tomato Sauce

Chicken Schnitzel & Pesto Spaetzle with a Cauliflower Sun-dried Tomato Sauce  |  Lemon & Mocha

What I want for breakfast tomorrow: Raspberry Peach Turnovers with a Fresh Raspberry Glaze

Raspberry Peach Turnovers with a Fresh Raspberry Glaze  |  Lemon & Mocha

Happy New Year, everyone!