When it comes to popularity, some recipes just have an unfair advantage. They were made earlier in the year and so have had more time to be viewed and shared by the general public. Or they get picked up and shared by a big name site or a big name blogger and so they get greater exposure. Or they are made with chocolate and peanut butter. There is no denying that chocolate and peanut butter is always an unfair advantage. So some recipes are just more popular than others and today I am counting down the 13 Most Popular Recipes of All Day I Dream About Food.
But because I know that chance and timing and other factors can affect a recipe’s popularity, I thought I’d also give out 13 Honourable Mentions. Recipes I love that didn’t quite make the pageview cut-off. Some of them I love because they just taste so damn good. Some of them I love because they were innovative and unique. And some I love because they have wonderful memories attached to them. There are probably a lot more I could throw in there for any number of reasons, but I had to limit myself somewhere.
So here are 26 of the Best Low Carb recipes of 2013.
13. Pumpkin Scones with Cinnamon Glaze
12. Zucchini and Feta Fritters
11. Chipotle Lime Grilled Chicken
10. Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins
8. Pumpkin Spice Cake with Brown Butter Frosting
5. Brie, Ham and Green Apple Panini
3. Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies
And the MOST POPULAR RECIPE OF 2013 IS….
1. Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Popsicles
HONOURABLE MENTIONS
2. Roasted Garlic Chicken Soup
4. Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Almond Bark
7. Chocolate Hazelnut Mousse Cake
9. Sour Cream and Cheddar Mashed Cauliflower
11. Pecan Pie Bars
12. Homemade Sugar-Free Liqueurs: Homemade Hazelnut Liqueur and Homemade Coffee Liqueur
13. Mincemeat Tarts with Hard Sauce
Patty G. says
I’ve made some of these! Still think the walnut flaxseed pancakes are my favorite tho. Certainly one of the most made anyway! Love pretty much all your recipes, keep up the great work in 2014!
Carolyn says
Thanks so much, Patty!
Angela Galinski says
What!! The chocolate zucchini bundt cake didnt make the list???!!!! It was awesome!
Carolyn says
Aw, sorry Angela. It is a good cake, I don’t know why I forgot about it! 🙂
Linda says
The Brownie Cheesecake is my all time favorite. I’ve made it a lot and EVERYBODY loves it. Besides that, nobody can even tell it’s low carb. I’ve also made the chocolate chips, the pumpkin spice cake, and the lemon cheesecake bars, among others.
I’m sorry the chocolate mint fudge pops, https://alldayidreamaboutfood.com/2012/07/chocolate-mint-fudge-pops-low-carb-and-gluten-free.html weren’t mentioned. I must have made 5-6 batches of those over the summer!
I think every recipe I’ve tried has been a winner! Thanks for sharing so much!
Linda says
Oh, forgot to mention….the cinnamon roll coffee cake is to die for! In fact I had some for breakfast this morning.
Angela Galinski says
Oh, no problem! I thought this was a list of the most “likes” or responses on recipes and I was totally shocked. No problem that you forgot to list here, I have the recipe saved for my own use, just was amazed if it didnt hit the “top” list. But, those coconut donuts are to die for too! Happy New Year and Thank You for all the amazing recipes that make lo carb living do-able for someone who likes to bake, has a sweet tooth, but cant “create” food art/taste sensations like you can ! 🙂 Luckily, I can follow along with instruction, for the most part!
Kathy says
Thank you for coming into my live in 2013. Cant wait to see whats in store for 2014. God bless you keep up the great recipes, love them. Kathy C.
Susan says
I love everyone of these that I’ve tried but at our house the clear winner is the chocolate pecan pie bars. Holy buckets, girl! That recipe takes low carb desserts to a whole, new, heavenly level!
Katharine says
I’m loving reading what y’all are loving and making! That’s how I decide what to make. :). I obviously need to try the brownie cheesecake!
Carolyn says
You DO need to try that. It’s one of the best!
Kira- HealthAble Old Soul says
Where do I start? Great list full of variety!
Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says
Great list! Following your blog has really opened my eyes to how versatile gluten-free and low-carb recipes can be.
Susan Pelter says
What a wonderful list! I have enjoyed many of these and SO appreciate your entertaining posts and all your hard work making the culinary world safe for lc/gf baking! (Except for the mincemeat. But keep on trying, I like your spunk 😉 Thanks for another great year of cooking and here’s hoping 2014 brings you and yours health, happiness and prosperity.
Carolyn says
Thanks, Susan. But believe me, the mincemeat is awesome! 😉
Jill says
I just want to say THANK YOU!!! I am new to low carb, and you certainly make this SO much easier and enjoyable. My husband is going low carb for the New Year, and I’m excited to be able to make some more of your wonderful receipes.
Happy New Year !!!!
Carolyn says
Thank you, Jill, for taking the time to comment!
Pat Jenista says
I love all your recipes. Thanks for all the work you do to help us lowcarbers.
Have a wonderful new year & I look forward to more wonderful recipes.
Carolyn says
Thanks, Pat.
Arlene says
I love to eat and I cook on the weekends. But, I have been gaining a couple of pounds every year. Never could stay on a low fat/low calorie diet. So, I did a little internet research, and started eating low carb about six months ago. I found your website shortly after, and I am so glad I did. Your recipes are a gift to all of us who love food and are discovering how to eat healthy. –You make it possible to love this way of eating! Actually, I think of you as a food scientist.
Thanks! for your work.
Carolyn says
Thanks so much, Ariene!
unter der Laterne says
Hi Carolyn, I am relatively new to your site and I am loving what I see. I noticed that you use honey, which I can not have(no agave either), I use swerve and stevia. How can I adapt your recipes that call for honey? I was thinking of boiling down coconut milk(canned) and adding Swerve, what do you think? Thank you for your answer in advance.
I wish you and your family a Happy New Year! Barbara.
Carolyn says
I rarely, rarely use honey or agave any more…what recipe do you want to avoid it?
TidyMom says
What a fabulous year Carolyn!! Here’s to a tasty 2014!! Happy New Year
Samantha says
I love the chocolate covered pb popsicles. No wonder they were number 1! Here’s to a great 2014!
Amy @Very Culinary says
Oh Carolyn. You make low carb, sugar free look SO good. Nobody does it like you do. Happy New Year!
Lady Jennie says
First of all happy new year! I’ll finally be making those chocolate chip cookies tonight. Last time I wanted to but didn’t have coconut. Great roundup of recipes!! 🙂
Chris says
I’ve enjoyed many of these…thank you so much for sharing your talents and expertise. It makes life as a type 1 diabetic much more pleasant.
Michelle says
I love your recipes Carolyn …. I have tried about 10 of these so far. My husband really likes your zucchini fritters!! Donuts this afternoon …. Thanks so much for all your hard work Carolyn you take the guess work out for me 🙂