MY TOP TEN RECIPES OF 2006

As a new year has started and 2006 is already far away (well, not quite), many food bloggers are posting their "Top Ten Recipes Of 2006". Vanessa of the captivating "Confiture Maison" blog kindly invited me to take part in this game, so it is the occasion for me to submit my own list of dishes that particularly struck my attention in 2006.

It was very difficult for me to choose only ten favorite recipes or dishes, because last year was full of positive surprises and interesting discoveries. I loved every single recipe I posted!!!

All in all, 2006 was fantastic food-wise and I hope that 2007 will be as exciting for my palate as the preceding year...

Bon appétit!!!

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Cantuccini or Italian Almond Biscotti
(see recipe)"Those cookies will delight all foodies in search of a delicate treat to end their afternoon or dinner in beauty..."
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Caribbean Jerk Chicken
(see recipe)"... a delicious sample of flavors one can find in Jamaica."
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Hawaiian Salmon Poke
(see recipe)"...'Salmon Poke' is fresh, quite simple, yet flavorful, delicate and perfectly harmonious."
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Matzah Balls
(see recipe)"Although there is no meat in a "Matzah Ball", those dumplings have a very pleasant meaty taste (a cross between chicken and veal) that is even more pronounced when they are fried..."
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Banh Xeo or Vietnamese Stuffed Pancakes
(see recipe)"This crisp golden pancake is a tantilizing example of how the food from Vietnam can be delicate and yet loaded with flavors. Eating 'Banh Xeo' is a pure sensual experience..."
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Tex Mex Cornbread
(see recipe)"...a 'Tex Mex Cornbread' which would remind us of scrummy foods like picadillo, burritos, chilli con carne, etc..."
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Challah Bread
(see recipe)"The fabulous aromas which fill the house when it's baked announce the forthcoming of a delicious breakfast."
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Hot Dog Rolls
(see recipe)"These light, fluffy and hyper soft rolls are going to make your whole world rock."
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Ricotta Fritta
(see recipe)"It could possibly be the food of angels so much those 'Ricotta Fritta' pancakes are delightful and transcendentally gorgeous!!!"
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Khao Soi or Chiang Mai Noodles
(see recipe)"...this dish is magnificently tasty as the combination of different spices and herbs are perfectly blended together in order to offer a well-balanced bouquet of stunning aromas..."
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I'd love to pass this "game" on to the following blogger (that's only if you want to play, of course...):

• Chanit of "My Mom's Recipes And More"
• Ivonne of "Cream Puffs In Venice"
• Burekaboy of "Is That My Buréka?"
• Sher of "What Did You Eat?"
• Rai of "Ugly Fruit"
• Paz "The Cooking Adventures Of Chef Paz"
• Brigitte of "Café Créole"