What a wild and wonderful year—full of great food, travel, family, and friends. I love digging into the numbers to see which posts you enjoyed most on Foodie with Family. This year’s favorites are a mix of fresh recipes and beloved classics from the archives. As we say goodbye to the year, here are the Top 14 posts of 2014. Did your favorite make the list?

14. Totchos Supreme {Tater Tot Nachos}

Give nacho night a fun twist with Totchos Supreme—tater tots piled with chorizo, melted cheddar, green onions, cilantro or parsley, diced bell peppers, sour cream, and a smoky Smoked Paprika Chipotle Sauce. Crispy, gooey, and perfect for sharing.

13. Bacon Jam

Chewy, savory, and deeply meaty—this bacon jam spreads on toast and shines topped with a fried or poached egg. It’s addictive and surprisingly easy to make. Make the full batch; you’ll be glad you did.

12. Cajun Blackened Salmon

This fast, flavorful Cajun Blackened Salmon relies on a homemade Smoked Cajun Spice Blend. It’s versatile, family-friendly, and budget-conscious—perfect for weeknight dinners that taste like a treat.

11. Slow-Cooker Caramelized Onions and Fast French Onion Soup

The slow cooker is ideal for making large batches of sweet, deeply browned caramelized onions. Use them in many dishes, or follow the included recipe for a quick, satisfying French Onion Soup built on that onion base.

10. Chicken Sausage, Kale, and Mushroom One Pot Pasta

Hearty chicken sausage with sautéed onions and mushrooms, tender kale, and pasta cooked in a garlicky, creamy tomato sauce—all in one pot in under 25 minutes. Top with buttered herbed bread crumbs for extra texture and flavor.

9. Snickerdoodle Cake with Brown Sugar Cinnamon Buttercream

A snickerdoodle cookie reimagined as a moist cinnamon-vanilla layer cake, wrapped in a brown-sugar cinnamon buttercream. Smooth, indulgent, and layered with crunchy bits of brown sugar for contrast.

8. Easy Salted Caramel Fudge

Creamy, luscious fudge finished with a swirl of dulce de leche and sprinkled with flakes of Maldon sea salt. For an extra layer of flavor, add a touch of smoky caramel bourbon.

7. Homemade Claussen Knock-off Pickles

Crunchy, garlicky, and refrigerator-style—these homemade pickles taste like Claussen’s without any special equipment or canning experience. They’re simple to make and endlessly snackable.

6. Conditioner-Only Washing {no shampoo}

Yes, that’s my mug. This post tells the story of how I stopped using shampoo and improved my hair by washing with only conditioner. It sounds unusual, but the method has helped my hair enormously—and the post remains popular years later.

5. Simple 6 Ingredient 6 Minute Creamy Tomato Soup

Upgrade the classic grilled cheese and tomato soup combo with this six-ingredient, six-minute creamy tomato soup made from scratch in a blender. No cans, no preservatives—just silky, fresh-tasting soup ready while your sandwiches finish.

4. Candied Jalapenos

These sweet, spicy, garlicky pickled jalapeño rounds are dangerously addictive. Use them on sandwiches, tacos, rice, or baked into cornbread. They’re versatile, crunchy, and keep you coming back for more. Note: “Cowboy Candy” is a trademarked name, so the post avoids using it.

3. Homemade Gyro Meat and Gyros

Make restaurant-quality gyros at home: warm flatbreads filled with herbed, garlicky strips of crisped gyro meat, cucumber yogurt sauce, greens, tomatoes, thin-sliced onions, crumbled feta, and olives. The recipe yields enough to enjoy one batch now and freeze another for later cravings.

2. Easy Bacon Pea Salad

Simple and delicious—this chilled salad combines peas, crispy bacon, crunchy red onion, cheddar, and a creamy dressing. It pairs brilliantly with roasted or grilled meats and is a classic addition to an Easter table.

1. Guaranteed Crispy BAKED Sweet Potato Fries

The top post of the year explains the not-quite-intuitive tricks that make perfectly crispy baked sweet potato fries every time. It’s an easy, reliable tutorial that gets you that great texture without deep frying.

Did your favorite make the list, or is there a beloved post missing? Which recipes did you enjoy most this year?