Voting Closed: Best of 2020 Reader’s Choice Awards!
Hi friends, 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. Plus, it’s extra special to me this year because on Christmas Eve I will have been blogging for TEN YEARS! Can you even believe that? 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 (even though you always deliver), 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: 2019 Winners, 2018 Winners, 2017 Winners, 2016 Winners, 2015 Winners, 2014 Winners, 2013 Winners, 2012 Winners and 2011 Winners.
I know 2020 has not been the best year for pretty much anyone (myself included), but I hope you were able to find at least a little comfort in some of the recipes I posted this year. On Christmas Eve I will have been blogging for TEN years. I have to capitalize TEN every time because it just seems crazy to me! This site 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) Sheet Pan Blueberry Pancakes
b) Cannoli Crepes
c) Crustless Spinach and Feta Quiche
d) French Toast Sticks
e) Breakfast Wonton Cups
f) Raspberry Peanut Butter Yogurt Bowl
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Best Muffin Recipe
a) Carrot Muffins
b) Raspberry Chocolate Muffins
c) Pumpkin Zucchini Muffins
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Best Appetizer Recipe
a) Peanut Butter Yogurt Fruit Dip
b) Apricot Brie Tartlets
c) Spinach Balls
d) Taco Spiced Hummus
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Best Handheld Recipe
a) Greek Turkey Burger
b) Chicken Tacos
c) Thai Peanut Chicken Wraps
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Best Meaty Main Course Recipe
a) Meatloaf with Gravy
b) Korean-Inspired Ground Turkey
c) Garlic Parmesan Flank Steak Pinwheels
d) Italian Sausage Stuffed Zucchini
e) Tuna Cakes
f) Sheet Pan Meatloaves with Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans
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Best Chicken Recipe
a) Apple and Brie Stuffed Chicken
b) Blackened Chicken Bites
c) Creamy Chicken Stew
d) Strawberry Balsamic Grilled Chicken
e) Chicken Lo Mein
f) Greek Chicken Bites
g) Butternut Squash and Chicken Farrotto
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Best One-Pot Meal Recipe
a) One-Pot Cajun Chicken and Sausage Pasta
b) One-Pot Turkey Veggie Spaghetti
c) One-Pot Cheesy Chili Mac
d) One-Pot Creamy Tomato Pasta with Chicken and Spinach
e) Maple Dijon Chicken and Squash Skillet
f) Slow Cooker Chicken and Stuffing
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Best Vegetarian Recipe
a) Broccoli Cheddar Stuffed Baked Potatoes
b) Baked Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
c) Vegetable Fried Rice
d) Asparagus Tart
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Best Side Dish Recipe
a) Summer Vegetable Sauté
b) Caprese Salad
c) Creamy Corn with Bacon and Jalapenos
d) Sweet and Spicy Roasted Cauliflower
e) Mashed Butternut Squash
f) Stovetop Green Beans with Almonds
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Best Dessert
a) Blueberry Cheesecake Mini Tarts
b) Baked Peaches with Crisp Topping
c) Mini Fruit Pizzas
Don’t see your favorite listed? It was probably posted in a previous year! Be sure to check out the previous winners here: 2019 Winners, 2018 Winners, 2017 Winners, 2016 Winners, 2015 Winners, 2014 Winners, 2013 Winners, 2012 Winners and 2011 Winners. You can also always find a recipe using the search bar or my recipe index!
Thank you so much in advance for casting your vote! You’re the best.
1 a
2 c
3 c
4b
5 d
6 f
7 d
8 a
9 b
10 a
1-a
2-a
3-d
4-a
5-a
6-b
7-a
8-a
9-b
10-b
Another year of great recipes! Here are my votes:
1. a
2. c
3. b
4. a
5. b
6. a
7. f
8. a
9. b
10. b
Thanks for all that you do!
1) D
2) C
3) D
4) C
5) C
6) B
7) A
8) C
9) C
10) A
1. A
2. A
3. D
4. C
5. F
6. B
7. F
8. C
9. A
10. C
1. E
2. B
3. B
4. B
5. F
6. E
7. F
8. A
9. C
10. B
1 A
2 C
3 C
4 A
5 D
6 A
7 F
8 C
9 D
10 A
5. B
1.A
2.A
3.B
4.C
5.F
6.D
7.F
8.C
9.B
10.A
You do a fantastic job!
2. C
5. A
6. C
7. F
9. F
1-D
2-C
3-D
4-B
5-F
6-E
7-C
8-C
9-D
10-A
5. C
6. A
1. E
2. C
3. C
4. C
5. F
6. B
7. A
8. A
9. C
10. B
5. C
5. B
1-b, 2-a, 3-c, 4-c, 5-b, 6-e, 7-f, 8-a, 9-b, 10-c
1. C
2. B
3. B
4. C
5. B
6. B
7. A
8. B
9. C
10. A
1. A
2. B
3. B
4. B
5. B
6. D
7. C
8. A
9. C
10. C
1. A
2. A
3. B
4. B
5. C
6. E
7. C
8. C
9. B
10. B
1- f
2- c
3- b
4- a
5- f
6- c
7- c
8- c
9- b
10- b
1. F
2. C
3. A
4. C
5. F
6. G
7. C
8. A
9. F
10. B
1. A
2. C
3. B
4. B
5. C
6. B
7. F
8. B
9. B
10.B
1. a
2. c
3. b
4. b
5. c
6. a
7. a
8. d
9. c
10. c
1) a
2) b
3) b
4) c
5) f
6) f
7) c
8) c
10) b
1. A
2. B
3. C
4. A
5. E
6. A
7. F
8. C
9. E
10. A
1. d
2. c
3. a
4. b
5. d
6. b
7. c
8. a
9. d
10. a
1 c
2 a
3 c
4 c
5 f
6 e
7 a
8 c
9 b
10 c
1. D
2. C
3. A
4. A
5. E
6. F
7. F
8. A
9. D
10. A
1 B
2 B
3 A
4 B
5 F
6 C
7 F
8 A
9 B
10 A
1.b
2.a
3.b
4.c
5.d
6.a
7.a
8.
9.b
10.b
7 A
3. c
7. f ….absolutely FABULOUS! It’s definitely a keeper!!
(Please make something with baked/roasted brussel sprouts soon – beyond bacon &
balsamic vinegar…..thanks in advance!)
1. C
2. B
3. B
4. A
5. F
6. F/G. I really love them both!
7. D
8. D
9. F
10. B
6 – a 🙂
Haven’t had enough recipes from others categories on the list to vote… but I do make MANY of your recipes on the regular. Thank you for your blog!!! Merry everything!
1. e
2. b
3.
4. b
5. c
6. c
7. a
8. c
9. b
10. a
1. D
2. C
3. A
4. B
5. B
6. E
7. F
8. A
9. F
10. B
1. c
2. c
3. b
4. a
5. c
6. g
7. d (should be top recipe of the year!)
8. d
9. b
10.a
1. A
2. B
3. B
4. B
5. B
6. B
7. C
8. A
9. C
10. A
1. a
2. a
3. c
4. a
5. a
6. a
7. b
8. a
9. f
10. a
1. d
2. b
3. b
4. b
5. a
6. c
7. f
8. a
9. b
10.a
Love your recipes!!!
1. d
2. b
3. b
4. b
5. a
6. c
7. f
8. a
9. b
10.a
1- d
2- c
3- a
4- b
5- a
6- c
7- f
8- a
9- f
10- c
1. D
2. C
3. A
4. B
5. C
6. B
7. C
8. A
9. F
10. B
(Can I just say that 5C and 6B have become regular rotations in our house? The chicken is SO simple yet so delicious and the pinwheels seem to fancy and are delicious!)
1 a
2 b
3 a
4 b
5 c
6 d
7 f
8 a
9 b
10 b
1.d
2.
3.b
4.c
5.f
6.a
7.
8.c
9.f
10.a
1. B
2. C
3. D
4. A
5. C
6. A
7. C
8. A
9. B
10. C
5.B
7. A
Family staples now!
VERONICA G.
1. A
2. C
3. A
4. A
5. F
6. B
7. B
8. A
9. C
10. C
1. A
2. B
3. C
4. B
5. A
6. B
7. D
8. A
9. C
10. C
1. C
6. E
7. C!!!
8. C
9. A
1 A
2 C
3 B
4 C
5 E
6 F
7 F
8 C
9 C
10 B
1. C
2. C
3. D
4. A
5. E
6. E
7. F
8. B
9. E
10. A
1. A
2. C
3. D
4. C
5. F
6. C
7. A
8. B
9. C
10. A
Everyone of your recipes is a winner…thank you!!!
1. E
2. B
3. B
4. C
5. A
6. B
7. C
8. B
9. D
10. B
1. c
2. a
3. b
4. a
5. e
6. d
7. a
8. a
9. d
10. a
1. A
2. A
3. C
4. B
5. F
6. C
7. F
8. C
9. F
10. B
1 C
2 C
3 C
4 A
5 A
6 D
7 A
8 A
9 F
10 B
1. c
2. c
3. c
4. a
5. d
6. d
7. a
8. c
9. f
10. b
Your recipes are what has helped me lose 101 lbs so far since March of 19!
1) c
2) b
3) a
4) b
5) f
6) e
7) b
8) c
9) d
10) b
1 e
2 c
3 d
4 b
5 e
6 a
7 c
8 a
9 b
10 b
1. C
2. A
3. B
4. A
5. B
6. A
7. D
8. C
9. C
10. A
1. e
2. c
3. d
4. a
5. b
6. e
7. a
8. c
9. d
10. b
6. C
7. D
1) c
2) b
3) a
4) b
5) f
6) e
7) b
8) c
9) d
10) b
1. c | 2. b | 3. d | 4. a | 5. c | 6. f | 7. e | 8. a | 9. e | 10. a
1) e
5) a
6) a
7) f
1: e
2: a
3: b
5: d
7: f
1. c
2. b
3. b
4. c
5. b
6. e
7. a
8. d
9. c
10. b
1. E
, 2.C, 3. A, 4. B, 5. F, 6. E, 7, F, 8. C, 9. D, 10. A
1. E
2. C
3. B
4. A
5. F
6. A
7. A
8. C
9. F
10. C
1. A
2. B
3. D
4. A
5. B
6. B
7. A
8. C
9. F
10. A
1. B
2. B
3. B
4. C
5. B
6. A
7. F
8.
9. C
10. A
This post made me realize – I haven’t tried as many this year as I typically do! I need to do better next year.
1) A
2) B
6)F
7)C (This has become a family favorite! We make it quite often)
8)C
1 – A
2 – C
3 – C
4 – B
5 – F
6 – C
7 – C
8 – A
9 – C
10 – C
5. B
6. A
1. D
2.B
3.A
4.C
5.C
6.B
7.D
8.A
9.B
10.B