Top 10 Most Popular Blog Posts of 2019
2020 is only a couple days away and everyone is getting excited and gearing up for the new year. I thought that a great way to close out the year would be to do a wrap up of my TOP 10 blog posts of 2019!
#10 Italian Sausage-Butternut Skillet with Spinach
A creamy, one-dish comfort food that can be made in just about 10 minutes. My Italian Sausage-Butternut Skillet with Spinach is a quick and easy recipe that the whole family is sure to love.
#9 Roasted Pesto Cauliflower
https://www.carolynwilliamsrd.com/blog-posts/2019/1/4/roasted-pesto-cauliflower
A veggie dish that even the kids will eat with no complaints. You can even skip the parmesan and make this a dairy-free dinner option!
#8 Wild-Blueberry Post-Workout Smoothie
https://www.carolynwilliamsrd.com/blog-posts/2019/1/5/wild-blueberry-post-workout-recovery-smoothie
An awesome way to get in your post-workout protein along with loads of antioxidants and fiber. You can feel great making this choice after a tough workout and know that you’re not ruining the hard work you just put in at the gym.
#7 The Best Store-Bought Salad Dressings
https://www.carolynwilliamsrd.com/blog-posts/2019/1/11/the-best-grocery-store-salad-dressings
Don’t feel like making your own dressing but want to make sure you’re buying an option that’s both healthy AND delicious? Read this post and try out some of these amazing dressings that I’ve bought and loved.
# 6 Five Things Teachers Wish Parents Wouldn’t Pack in Lunches
Teachers work so hard and do so much for our kids. It’s always great to do things to help them out, even if it’s something small. Avoiding packing some of these food items in your kids’ lunches can make a big difference in a teacher’s day!
#5 Simple Lime Vinaigrette
https://www.carolynwilliamsrd.com/blog-posts/2019/4/13/simple-lime-vinaigrette
A light and citrus-y vinaigrette that tastes amazing on lots of different foods and is the perfect transition from winter comfort foods to refreshing spring-time meals.
#4 Inflammation Could Be Why You Can’t Lose Weight
This is one of my more recent blog posts and offers some great insights on inflammation and how you can reduce it to aid your weight-loss recipes. This is a good post to re-read now that the holidays are over and everyone is trying to get into shape for the new year!
#3 Oven Flank Steak
https://www.carolynwilliamsrd.com/blog-posts/2019/1/15/10-minute-dinners-oven-flank-steak
I recommend combining this recipe with sweet potato fries and a salad or other type of greens to get a flavorful, well-rounded meal that’s ready with little time and effort. Perfect for getting in all the necessary macro-nutrients you need even on a busy school night!
#2 Creamy Buffalo Chicken Soup
https://www.carolynwilliamsrd.com/blog-posts/2019/1/24/creamy-buffalo-chicken-soup
This recipe is a great choice for the cold weather months that we’ll be experiencing at the start of the new year. It’s super easy to make in a Crockpot or Instant Pot and it’s sure to be a hit with the whole family.
#1 Lemony Arugula Salad with Parmesan
https://www.carolynwilliamsrd.com/blog-posts/2019/4/26/lemony-arugula-salad-with-parmesan
Just as easy to make as a pouring a store-bought, bagged salad into a bowl. It’s lemon-y, light, and healthy, making this the perfect salad for reaching your new year’s health and wellness goals.
From looking at this list, it looks like some of my favorite recipes were the most popular blog posts of the year, with the Lemony Arugula Salad with Parmesan coming in first! Other topics that really seemed to resonate with my audience are inflammation, weight-loss, and packing lunches for the kids.
I’m so excited to start planning and posting content for the new year! But I want to hear from YOU! Whether it’s more recipes, cooking hacks, grocery shopping advice, or health and fitness tips, let me know what content you want me to produce in 2020! Feel free to comment or message me on Instagram and let me know your thoughts and ideas!