Every year I like to look and see which blog posts on Flavorful Journeys were most popular with readers. It’s a fun way to reflect and reminisce on my culinary adventures and travel experiences. Without further ado, here are Flavorful Journeys top 10 posts of 2015!

1. Sashimi Seaweed Cucumber Salad

This sashimi seaweed cucumber salad is one of my weeknight favorites. Since everything is served raw, preparation is a breeze. The fresh fish, roe, and seaweed transport you to the sea, while the citrusy ponzu enlivens the salad by adding acidity to the dish.

2. Dragon Con

The second most read blog post of 2015 goes to the Dragon Con Masquerade Costume Contest. This was our first Dragon Con experience and such a fun and exciting event! The masquerade showcased such talented, awe-inspiring costumes. It was wonderful seeing fictional characters brought to life on stage!

3. Thai Chicken Satay

This Thai chicken satay is one of my favorite dishes! The marinade is filled with bold ingredients, pungent fish sauce, fragrant lemongrass, spicy red chilies, garlic, ginger, bitter turmeric, earthy cumin, coriander, salty soy sauce, sweet brown sugar and vegetable oil. This marinade results in big flavor and phenomenal tasting chicken. A must try!

4. Korean Style Tuna Tartare

I love the texture and taste of raw tuna. It’s soft and creamy and pairs well with fresh avocado. The sweet and tangy ginger dressing unites the ingredients and the Korean red pepper flakes and chili oil provides a nice, subtle heat to the tuna tartare.

5. Danish Christmas Eve

I love how food brings people together and allows them to share in experiences. Last year I was invited to a traditional Danish Christmas Eve celebration with family and friends. It was fun participating in the festivities, eating the holiday food, and learning about the culture.

6. Japanese Sweet-Simmered Vegetables

This is Japanese comfort food at its finest! Japanese sweet-simmered vegetables is a hearty and nutritious dish, packed full of vegetables. The broth is sweet and savory, made with dashi (a stock made from bonito flakes and kombu), mirin (a sweet Japanese cooking wine), soy sauce, and sugar. This dish will warm you up in the dead of winter!

7. Halloween Chocolate Sprinkle Cookies

I love Halloween and every year I blog about a Halloween treat. This year, I blogged about a Halloween sprinkle cookie and provided a tutorial on a “bleeding candle” craft. These cookies are fun to make and kids will enjoy rolling the cookie dough in the colored sprinkles.

8. Eating at Alinea

Last July, I was lucky to celebrate my 28th birthday at Alinea. It’s a surreal dining experience that is imaginative, fun, and utterly delightful. If you get the chance to eat at Alinea, jump on it. It’s an adventure you won’t soon forget!

9. Coconut-Smothered Black-Eyed Peas

This is a spicy and flavorful Indian curry! The black-eyed peas combine with the shredded coconut to create a creamy, rich satisfying curry. Serve it with naan and basmati rice for a complete meal.

10. Korean Roasted Barley Tea

Roasted barley tea is amber colored and has a robust nutty flavor with a hint of sweetness. You can add honey or sugar to sweeten it. Korean roasted barley tea is excellent alternative to caffeinated beverages. Get the recipe here.

Thanks for following my culinary adventures this year on Flavorful Journeys; I hope you’re looking forward to what 2016 will bring as much as I am!

If you have a favorite that didn’t make the list, let me know in the comments.

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