VOTING CLOSED: Best of 2019 Reader’s Choice Awards!
It’s that time of year again! Yes, the holiday season, but also that time of year when I ask/beg my wonderful readers to vote on your favorite Emily Bites recipes from the past year. This voting is my favorite tradition on my blog because I get so excited tallying it up, reading your comments and discovering which recipes you loved best. I am always nervous that no one will vote this year, so every time a set of votes comes in I immediately drop whatever I’m doing to go see which recipes you loved most. I get excited like I’m opening a gift, that’s how much it means to me! Once the votes are in, I always close out the year with a “Best of” post featuring all the winning recipes. Not only does this help my current readers discover new favorites and recipes they may have missed throughout the year, but as first-time readers discover my site in the new year it directs them toward my most popular recipes so they know where to start!
If you’d like to check out the past winners (many of these are still my most popular recipes…tasty food never goes out of style), check them out here: 2018 Winners, 2017 Winners, 2016 Winners, 2015 Winners, 2014 Winners, 2013 Winners, 2012 Winners and 2011 Winners.
On Christmas Eve this year I will have been blogging for NINE years. That’s a huge chunk of my life! It has become such a big part of my life that I almost can’t believe there was ever a time before Emily Bites. What started as just a fun hobby transformed throughout the years into my passion project and my dream job. It could never be what it is today without readers like you, cooking along with me, reading my posts and sharing my site with friends. I can’t even express how much it means to me that you’re here, allowing me to do what I love more than anything. THANK YOU. Thank you for cooking my recipes and sharing photos of them on Instagram. Thank you for watching my recipe videos and sharing them on Facebook. Thank you for sharing your stories with me through comments and emails, letting me know that you/your kids/your picky husband loved the recipe and telling me about your weight loss journey success. I appreciate you all so much and I want you to know how much you motivate and inspire me. Your comments, emails, social shares and your continued support means the world to me and always brings a smile to my face. Thank you!
Like I said, I always get nervous no one will vote, so if you are on the fence – please do! I know it takes a few minutes but it’s an awesome thing to do and it means a lot to me. Without further ado, it’s time to ask you to choose your favorite recipes from the past year. I can’t wait to see what you pick!
Here’s how the voting will work: There are 10 categories. To vote, leave a comment below with the numbers 1-10 and next to each number fill in the letter corresponding to your choice for the winner for that category. I realize that not everyone will have made a recipe from every single category, so feel free to vote for whichever recipe looks best to you, or if you’d rather leave some categories blank that works too. There are no firm rules here! Here’s what a sample vote should look like (I chose the letters arbitrarily):
- A
- C
- E
- B
(etc)
And the nominees are…
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Best Breakfast Recipe
a) Puff Pancake Bake with Warm Apple Topping
b) Chocolate Coconut Banana Baked Oatmeal Singles
c) Apple Cinnamon Muffins
d) Ultimate Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole
e) Turkey Sausage Mini Frittatas
f) Crepes with Yogurt and Berries
g) Banana Blueberry Muffins
h) Strawberry Almond Cream Pancakes
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Best Appetizer Recipe
a) Lemon Garlic Hummus
b) 7 Layer Dip
c) Cheesy Pineapple Prosciutto Bites
d) Pumpkin Spice Hummus
e) Buffalo Deviled Eggs
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Best Soup, Salad or Sandwich Recipe
a) Barbecue Ranch Chicken Salad
b) Pimento Cheese Chicken Salad Sandwiches
c) Chicken Noddle Soup
d) Chicken Bacon Apple Cheddar Wraps
e) Thai Chopped Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing
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Best Handheld Recipe
a) Mini Buffalo Chicken Dip Bread Bowls
b) Cheesy Bacon BBQ Chicken Taquitos
c) Clams Oreganata Wonton Cups
d) Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls
e) Chili Cheese Tacos
f) Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Pastry Bundles
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Best Meaty Main Course Recipe
a) Ricotta Stuffed Chicken Breast
b) Swedish Turkey Meatballs
c) Baked Hot BBQ Chicken Tenders
d) Chicken Cordon Bleu Braid
e) Cream Cheese and Herb Stuffed Chicken
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Best Pasta Recipe
a) Bruschetta Chicken Pasta
b) Pasta with Chickpeas
c) Chicken Tetrazzini
d) Pumpkin and Sausage Stuffed Shells
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Best One-Pot Meal Recipe
a) One-Pot Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese
b) Lemon Garlic Chicken and Beans Skillet
c) One-Pot Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta
d) One-Pot Barbecue Chicken Mac and Cheese
e) One-Pot Mediterranean Chicken with Orzo
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Best Casserole Recipe
a) Easy Chicken and Bean Enchiladas
b) Chicken Divan
c) Chicken and Dumplings Casserole
d) Deep Dish Taco Casserole
e) Bubble Up Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Bake
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Best Side Dish Recipe
a) Classic Mashed Potatoes
b) Salt & Vinegar Roasted Cauliflower
c) Couscous with Raisins & Almonds
d) Garlic Herb Mushrooms
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Best Dessert
a) Cheesecake Fruit Dip
b) Apple Pie Egg Rolls
c) Banana Chocolate Wonton Bites
d) Braided Crescent Berry Dessert Bake
Don’t see your favorite listed? It was probably posted in a previous year! Be sure to check out the previous winners here: 2018 Winners, 2017 Winners, 2016 Winners, 2015 Winners, 2014 Winners, 2013 Winners, 2012 Winners and 2011 Winners.
Thank you so much in advance for casting your vote! You’re the best :).
1. E
2. D
3. E
4. D
5. E
6. D
7. C
8. C
9. D
10. B
I’ve tried making almost all of my picks, all were fabulous!!!
1. b
2. d
3.
4. d
5. a
6. d
7. e
8.
9.
10.
1 A
2 B
3 C
4 A
5 C
6A
7A
8B
9A
10B. Thanks for creating all these yummy healthier foods
1. a
2. c
3. d
4. f
5. e
6. a
7. e
8. e
9. d
10. a
Honestly – you are my “go to” for delicious and ww friendly recipes. Merry Christmas!
1.H
2.D
3.C
4.E
5.C
6.D
8.E
9.D
10.C
1. D
2. B 3. A 4. D 5. A 6. A 7. B 8. A 9. D 10. B
I haven’t made as many of these as usual. I need to do better in 2020!
1) A – Haven’t actually made any but I’m making this for Christmas
2)E
6)A
7)E
8)B
9)B
Thank you for all you do – I enjoy your recipes!
1. C
, 2. E, 3. A, 4. E, 5. E, 6. C, 7. A, 8. B, 9.B, 10B
1. D
2. E
3. A
4. B
5. C
6. A
7. C
8. D
9. D
10. C
1. E
2. C
3. E
4. D
5. D
6. A
7. C
8. A
9. A
10. C
1. D, 2. E, 3. B, 4. D, 5. C, 6. B, 7. A, 8. E, 9. A, 10. B
D
E
B
D
E
A
A
D
A
D
LOVE ALL YOUR RECIPES!!!!!
1. C
2. E
3. C
4. A
5. C
6. C
7.
8. D
9. D
10. B
Thank You for the delicious Recipes that are WW approved and Merry Christmas!
You make it very hard to choose! I love all of your recipes and even my picky eater asked for some of these more than once.
1, C
2. A
3. E
4. B
5. E
6. C
7. D
8. C
9. D
10. A
1. F
2. A
3. A
4. D
5. E
6. B
7. A
8. E
9. D
10. D
1E
2D
3E
4F
5E
6C
7C
8E
9D
10B
1. A
2. D
3. B
4. F
5. A
6. C
7. C
8. B
9. D
10. A
Your website is our absolute favorite and has helped us so much on our weight loss journeys. I still do Points Plus because it’s what has always worked for me, and I appreciate so much that you continue to include the points values for PP. I know it is SO much work for you, and I am just so thankful for all you do! Your recipes never disappoint!!
1.d
2.d
3.a
4.d
5.e
6.d
7.a
8.d
9.d
10.a
Always amazing recipes no matter what! LOVE them ALL!
1. A
2. E
3. B
4. F
5. E
6. C
7. D
8. B
9. B
10.D
All amazing, though! They never disappoint.
1. A
3. A
6. A
7. D
8. D (deep dish taco pizza is a ‘go-to’ in our house!)
Your recipes have been an important resource to help me lose 40 lbs. while cooking and eating better food that my entire family likes. Thank you!!
1. E
2. B
3. E
4. F
5. C
6. C
7. E
8. D
9. B
10. D
1. F
2. A
3. B
4. E
5. B
6. C
7. B
8. C
9. A
10. B
1. A
1. D
2. A
3. D
4. F
5. A
6. D
7. C
8. A
9. A
10. A
1-d
2-a
3-e
4-b
5-b
6-d
7-b
8-c
9-b
l0-b
So I have only tried 2 of the recipes and will put a * after them. But I voted based on likelihood of making it and how appealing it is for me.
1) g*
2) b
3) a
4) f
5) e
6) a
7) c*
8) d
9) d
10) b
1) D
2) B
3) C
4) B
5) B
6) C
7) C
8) E
9) A
10) D
Thank you Emily for sharing your creations with us. Your recipes and journey are inspiring. I look forward to your posts. Wishing you wonderful holidays!
1. D
2. B
3. D
4. D
5. D
6. A
7. A
8. D
9. A
10. B
1. D
2. E
3. E
4. D
5. E
6. D
7. E
8. E
9. N/A
10. A
1-D
2-C
3-D
4-D
5-E
6-C
7-C
8-E
9-D
10-B
1. A
2. B
3. A
4. B
5. A
6. A
7. C
8. E
9. D
10. B
1 d
2 b
3 a
4 e
5 e
6 a
7 b
8 d
9 a
10 d
I just love you Em! Thanks for all you do!!!
1. C
2. A
3. A
4. A
5. C
6. A
7. A
8. D
9. A
10. B
1. D
2. ?
3. D
4. B
5. C
6. A
7. D
8. D
9. ?
10. A
1.) D
2.) B
3.) A
4.) D
5.) D
6.) C
7.) C
8.) D
9.) B
10.) B
1. B
2. B
3. D
4. D
5. A
6. D
7. C
8. A
9. A
10. A
1.D
2.B
3.C
4.B
5.E
6.A
7.D
8.D
9.A
10.D
1. D
2. E
3. A
4. A
5. D
6. A
7. C
8. C
9. D
10. B
I haven’t made every single one but I voted for the ones I would most likely make!
1. D
2.
3. C
4. F
5.
6.
7. D
8. C
9.
10. C
If I left them blank, it’s because I haven’t made any of the recipes in that category 🙂 Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for all of your amazing recipes, Emily!
1. A
5. E
6.C
7.E
8.C
10.B
The Chicken and Dumpling casserole was a HUGE hit in our house. My son and husband inhaled this recipe and asked for more!
1) D
2) E
3) E
4) A
5) D
6) C
7) D
8) D
9) A
10) C
1. D
2.-
3.D
4. D
5. C
6. D
7. C
8. C
9.-
10. B
1E
4E
5E
1. D
2. B
3. D
4. D
5. B
6. A
7. A
8. E Just made it again tonight!
9. D
10. B
1. D
2. B
3. C
4. B
5. E
6. A
7. C
8. A
9. A
10. B
Hello, I really love your recipes. It was hard to vote because everything looks so delicious.
Thank you for creating sharing your recipes. All the best to you and your family!
1. B – Chocolate Coconut Banana Baked Oatmeal Singles
2. A – Lemon Garlic Hummus
3. A – Barbecue Ranch Chicken Salad
4. F – Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Pastry Bundles
5. C – Baked Hot BBQ Chicken Tenders (I made this recipe and loved it so I will choose this one. I didn’t make the others in this category but they all look delicious.)
6. A – Bruschetta Chicken Pasta
7. B – Lemon Garlic Chicken and Beans Skillet
8. B – Chicken Divan
9. A – Classic Mashed Potatoes (I jut love potatoes!)
10. B – Apple Pie Egg Rolls (Hard to choose between the Cheesecake Fruit Dip and Apple Pie Egg Rolls)
1. D
2. A
3. C
4. E
5. E
6. C
7. D
8.C
9. A
10. c
1. A
2. B
3. B
4. D
5. D
6. D
7. E
8. C
9. D
10. D
1. D
2. B
3. D
4. E
5. C
6. A
7. C
8. A
9. B
10. A
1 – b
2 – b
3 – c
4 – c
6 – c
10 – c
I lover your recipes.
5. C
Here are my votes- thanks for sharing such great recipes
1-D.
2-A
3-E
4-A
5-B
6-D
7-A
8-B
9-A
10-C
1. D
2. E
3. C
4. E
5. C
6. C
7. D
8. D
9. A
10. C
Thank you for all your recipes!
1. D
2. C
3. A
4. D
5. E
6. C
7. D
8. C
9. D
10.B
1. D
2. E
3. A
4. D
5. B
6. C
7. A
8. D
9. D
10. C
1. D
2. B
3. D
4. E
5. C
6. A
7. A
8. D
9. A
10. C
7. E
My family lives on meals that you can cook in one pot. We are looking to expand to your other recipes this year. We have made a lot but not ones on this year’s list. My husband loves ALL the recipes that I have made from here and he making comments to them doesn’t happen often!!!
1. G
2. B
3. D
4. D
5. E
6. A
7. E
8. D
9. A
10. B
Your site is our GOTO healthy YUMMY site. I tell all my friends about it. THANK YOU!!
2.B
3.A
4.B
5.E
7.D
8.D
1. D
2. B
3. C
4. E
5. B
6. C
7. E
8. D
9. A
10. C
4. F
5. A
7. E
Looks like I need to branch out into your new recipes instead of just relying on my old standbys of yours! Happy New year.
Appreciate your detailed and clear information.
Congratulations on another successful year of sharing delicious recipes! It’s so inspiring to see how much joy and passion you bring to your blog, and it’s clear that your readers feel the same way. I’m sure it was tough narrowing down the nominees—so many amazing recipes to choose from! I’m excited to see which dishes come out on top this year. Thank you for all the hard work you put into creating and sharing these recipes; it’s wonderful to see how much your community appreciates it. Best of luck with the voting!