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Closet Cooking’s Birthday: 2010

[heart_this] · Apr 29, 2010 · 75 Comments

Closet Cooking is now 3 years old!

It was another great year filled with lots of tasty food and the pure enjoyment of both making it and eating it! On the other side there was the fun of photographing all of the food and writing about it. I somehow managed to squeeze all of this in between the countless hours spent food blogging and drooling over others creations! (My bookmarked recipes ‘to try’ increased a lot faster than I could cook this year.) Somewhere along the way I blew right past the 1000 post mark without even noticing it!

I would like to take the opportunity to thank all of my readers for their continued support! I am looking forward to another year of tasty food!

I will leave you with a roundup of the most viewed recipes on Closet Cooking since the beginning.

No Bake Cheesecake

No Bake Cheesecake – It is not surprising that this effortless cheese cake is number one and given its chilled nature it is perfect for enjoying on warm summer days with fresh fruits and berries.

Okonomiyaki (Japanese Pancake)

Okonomiyaki (Japanese Pancake) – This ‘as you like’ Japanese pancake or pizza is made with a vegetable base that you can add what you like to and then you can top it with your favourites as well. Common toppings include mayonnaise, okonomiyaki sauce (similar to a Worcestershire sauce) and bonito flakes or smoked skipjack tuna.

Kare (Japanese Curry)

Kare (Japanese Curry) – This is one of my favourite winter comfort foods! Japanese curry is a little more on the sweet side and it has an amazingly deep and rich flavour.

Jalapeno Popper Dip

Jalapeno Popper Dip – This dip is so addictive with its creamy, ooey, gooey, cheesy textures and flavours with the perfect hit of jalapeno heat!

Hot Spinach and Artichoke Dip

Hot Spinach and Artichoke Dip – If you are craving a warm melted cheese dip but you are looking for something a little more on the healthy side, this dip has spinach and artichoke hearts in it. 😉

Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pie)

Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pie) – This dish was my first introduction to the amazing spinach, dill and feta flavour combination. Since I discovered it I have used that flavour combination in many dishes but this pie with its light and flaky phyllo pastry crust might just be the best!

7 Layer Dip

7 Layer Dip – This is a nice, fairly healthy take on the classic 7 layer dip that contains so many of my favourite Mexican flavours!

Parmesan Crusted Baked Zucchini Sticks with Marinara Sauce

Parmesan Crusted Baked Zucchini Sticks with Marinara Sauce – This is another great snack that is also healthy! You just can’t go wrong with crispy baked sticks of zucchini with a tasty marinara sauce for dipping.

Salmon Teriyaki

Salmon Teriyaki – I am glad that this recipe made it to the top 10 as it is one of my favourite no muss, no fuss, super quick, never fail, meals that is just so good! It is even better when you make your own homemade teriyaki sauce.

Chinese Hot and Sour Soup

Chinese Hot and Sour Soup – This soup is one of the things that I always like to get when eating Chinese takeout and although it can be a bit tricky to make at home it is well worth the effort!

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Comments

  1. Rachael says

    April 29, 2010 at 10:56 pm

    Congratulations Kevin!

    Keep up the tasty and beautiful work!

    Reply
  2. VeggieGirl says

    April 29, 2010 at 11:14 pm

    HAPPY BLOGIVERSARY, KEVIN!!! 🙂

    Reply
  3. Pam says

    April 29, 2010 at 11:18 pm

    Happy 3rd Birthday!!!

    Reply
  4. Cool Lassi(e) says

    April 29, 2010 at 11:24 pm

    A very happy Blog Anniversary dear! My sincere wishes to you for many more memorable milestones!

    Reply
  5. sophia says

    April 29, 2010 at 11:54 pm

    Happy birthday to Kevin's AWESOME blog! Yours is one of my fave. Seriously. And also, I'm a bit deflated and sad that none of the readers' fave was a kimchi/Korean dish, because I thought every Korean-style dish you made was freaking cool. But then, every of your dish is amazing!

    Reply
  6. A Marine's Wife! says

    April 29, 2010 at 11:55 pm

    Love this blog! You do a great job! I want all that food right now!

    Reply
  7. Julie says

    April 30, 2010 at 12:21 am

    Congrats Kevin!
    Looking forward to many recipes to come!

    Julie

    http://www.recipefordelicious.blogspot.com

    Reply
  8. Maria says

    April 30, 2010 at 12:45 am

    Happy Birthday Closet Cooking! Best wishes for many more!!

    Reply
  9. Jenn says

    April 30, 2010 at 12:49 am

    Wow!!! That's awesome!!! Congrats, Kevin. Keep it up!!!!

    Reply
  10. Lydia (The Perfect Pantry) says

    April 30, 2010 at 12:53 am

    Congratulations on three years of blogging! I continue to enjoy your recipes and photos.

    Reply
  11. Susi says

    April 30, 2010 at 1:27 am

    Congratulations on 3 years! That is amazing. I've been reading your blog for a long time and look forward to your recipes!

    Reply
  12. ashley says

    April 30, 2010 at 2:01 am

    happy 3 years!!

    Reply
  13. Elin says

    April 30, 2010 at 2:06 am

    Congratulations 'Closet Cooking' on your 3rd blogiversary 🙂 Keep them coming :)) love all you have shared here with us. Thanks muchie.

    Reply
  14. Memória says

    April 30, 2010 at 2:07 am

    Happy 3rd birthday! I've been reading your for about 2 of those 3 years, and I love how there is no limit to what dishes you're willing to try. The colors in your dishes are so vibrant and tantalizing. Cheers to another year!!

    Reply
  15. Sandi says

    April 30, 2010 at 2:18 am

    Happy 3rd Anniversary Kevin!! Your blog is really great!!!

    Reply
  16. Roland says

    April 30, 2010 at 2:18 am

    Congrats!

    Reply
  17. Hollie says

    April 30, 2010 at 2:22 am

    Congratulations! And that cheesecake looks delicious!

    Reply
  18. Valerie says

    April 30, 2010 at 2:26 am

    Happy Blogabirthday!! May you and your blog have many more. 🙂

    Reply
  19. {The Classy Woman} says

    April 30, 2010 at 2:29 am

    Happy 3rd Blogiversary Kevin! Congrats!

    That spinach pie is calling my name! I can't wait to make the no-bake cheesecake.

    Thank you for all of your amazing recipes.

    Reply
  20. Claudia says

    April 30, 2010 at 2:41 am

    Congrats, kevin – I hover often but don't always comment- it always looks enticing. the round-up was fun – catching things I missed during busy periods. I sent your link to my son who is on a Jamie Oliver Revoltuion Kick and cooking to show him what people can do!

    Reply
  21. Michele says

    April 30, 2010 at 2:52 am

    Congrats! You always make my mouth water! Looking forward to tormenting my teens with more of your wonderful recipes!

    Reply
  22. Sara @ Our Best Bites says

    April 30, 2010 at 2:58 am

    Congrats!! That's exciting!

    Reply
  23. Janet says

    April 30, 2010 at 3:56 am

    Happy Birthday Kevin!!!! I always love your blog!!!

    Reply
  24. Paula says

    April 30, 2010 at 4:20 am

    Happy BlogBirthday, Kevin! One thousand posts is incredible! This roundup is great … so many good things to choose from. 🙂 Keep up the great blogging!

    Reply
  25. Julie says

    April 30, 2010 at 5:40 am

    Happy third and hoping for many more wonderful recipes!

    Reply
  26. MeetaK says

    April 30, 2010 at 6:50 am

    happy 3rd blog birthday kevin. i do not have to say how much i like this space. keep up what you are doing!

    Reply
  27. Rosa's Yummy Yums says

    April 30, 2010 at 6:55 am

    Happy Blogiversary! Long live your great blog!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

    Reply
  28. Kathryn says

    April 30, 2010 at 6:56 am

    Happy Blog Birthday!

    I appreciate all of your wonderful recipes and I too was in a same old same old dinner rut and your blog challenges me to try new things or combine old favorites in a new way.

    Your Cilantro Lime Rice has become a favorite not just to me, but to others that I have recommended it to.

    Thanks for sharing all of your recipes with us and looking forward to seeing what you come up with next.

    Reply
  29. Cherine says

    April 30, 2010 at 7:17 am

    Happy 3rd Birthday!!! and happy blogging!!

    Reply
  30. Bigarade says

    April 30, 2010 at 8:24 am

    wow happy 3rd birthday and many more years of yummyness to come 🙂

    Reply
  31. Ana Powell says

    April 30, 2010 at 8:44 am

    Congratulations and Happy Blog anniversary.
    Looking forward to many more delicious recipes to come.
    I love your Blog x

    Reply
  32. katiez says

    April 30, 2010 at 8:59 am

    Happy B-Day, Kevin! Look forward to 3 more (at least)

    Reply
  33. ♥peachkins♥ says

    April 30, 2010 at 9:54 am

    Congratulations and happy 3rd birthday..

    Reply
  34. Joanne says

    April 30, 2010 at 10:13 am

    I can't believe it's been three years Kev! The food has always and continues to look amazing. Keep it coming.

    Reply
  35. scribbler says

    April 30, 2010 at 10:14 am

    congrats & happy blogiversary! I truly enjoy (and look forward to every day) your recipes and updates – so keep it up!

    Reply
  36. Cara says

    April 30, 2010 at 12:20 pm

    congrats on a very delicious 3 years!

    Reply
  37. Dawn says

    April 30, 2010 at 12:43 pm

    Happy Blogiversary! You were the reason I started my own food blog. Thanks for giving me a new and amazing hobby that has lead to lots of learning, great food and even new friends!

    Reply
  38. Chris says

    April 30, 2010 at 12:44 pm

    Happy Birthday Kevin. Keep up the good work!!

    Reply
  39. Jenn Sutherland says

    April 30, 2010 at 12:51 pm

    Congratulations, Kevin! Yours is still one of my very favorite blogs, and I am in AWE of your post frequency AND all of the delicious things that come out of your kitchen. You're an inspiration!

    Reply
  40. Andrea says

    April 30, 2010 at 1:24 pm

    Congrats on 3 years! Your blog is definitely the most active blog that i have on my RSS – good for you!
    Cheers,
    Andrea D.
    Kingston, ON

    Reply
  41. Kira says

    April 30, 2010 at 1:33 pm

    Happy 3rd and many more!! I love seeing your daily post!

    Reply
  42. tootie says

    April 30, 2010 at 1:55 pm

    Happy blogday! I enjoy reading your recipes!

    Reply
  43. Ravenous Couple says

    April 30, 2010 at 2:18 pm

    congrats!! what a wonderful collection of food.

    Reply
  44. Christina @ Bon Appetit Beantown says

    April 30, 2010 at 2:26 pm

    Happy 3rd Bday Closet Cooking! Loving all of your recipes and look forward to many more to come 🙂

    Reply
  45. esther says

    April 30, 2010 at 2:30 pm

    Happy birthday, Closet Cooking!

    I wish you all the best and many many many more years of delicious cooking!

    Reply
  46. lisa says

    April 30, 2010 at 2:32 pm

    Happy Blog Birthday, Kevin!

    Reply
  47. Ann Kiyoko says

    April 30, 2010 at 2:45 pm

    Happy Three! Love this blog!

    Reply
  48. Carrie says

    April 30, 2010 at 3:46 pm

    Awesome! I love reading your blog and appreciate all of your hard work with it!

    Reply
  49. Laura says

    April 30, 2010 at 4:52 pm

    Happy Birthday! I don't comment very often but I just want to let you know that I check out your website every day. Love it!

    Reply
  50. Anonymous says

    April 30, 2010 at 4:56 pm

    Happy Birthday!

    Reply
  51. Lori says

    April 30, 2010 at 5:28 pm

    Congratulations Kevin. I always admire your blog as do so many other people. I happen to love looking at that Japanese pancake of yours.

    Reply
  52. We Are Not Martha says

    April 30, 2010 at 5:56 pm

    Wow, happy birthday (slash blogversary)!!! You've kept with it and have done an amazing job!!

    Sues

    Reply
  53. The Duo Dishes says

    April 30, 2010 at 6:19 pm

    Happy 3 years! Way to go!

    Reply
  54. Rambling Tart says

    April 30, 2010 at 6:38 pm

    Happy Birthday, Kevin!!! You bring such yumminess and inspiration to us all. 🙂

    Reply
  55. Scott says

    April 30, 2010 at 6:48 pm

    Thanks for all the great recipes and photos! Keep it up.

    Reply
  56. Becky says

    April 30, 2010 at 6:52 pm

    Congratulations. Closet Cooking is my go-to blog for something different and interesting. Hey, looking ahead to the coming year of posts, how about some good grilling eats??? Wishing you all the best Kevin!

    Reply
  57. Dani says

    April 30, 2010 at 6:55 pm

    happy blog birthday!!!!!

    what an awesomeround-up 🙂

    Reply
  58. musingegret says

    April 30, 2010 at 7:39 pm

    Kevin, your blog is on my "daily-must-check" list and it always makes me happy. Your photography is inspiring and your fearless foray into so many culture's foods enlivens my own menus. Congratulations and thank you.

    Reply
  59. amourissima says

    April 30, 2010 at 7:57 pm

    Happy Blog-a-Birthday! It's been a delicious 3 years!

    Reply
  60. Kerstin says

    April 30, 2010 at 8:54 pm

    Happy Blogiversary!!! I just saved your recipe for hot and sour soup – yum!

    Reply
  61. James says

    April 30, 2010 at 10:17 pm

    Happy blogiversary!

    Still haven't got round to those courgettes….

    All this food – how do you ever have time for the day job?

    Reply
  62. Cookin' Canuck says

    April 30, 2010 at 10:32 pm

    Congratulations, Kevin! I always enjoy your innovative recipes and beautiful photos.

    Reply
  63. Hana says

    April 30, 2010 at 11:22 pm

    Congratulations – I am a big fan of your site.

    Reply
  64. The Culinary Chase says

    May 1, 2010 at 12:41 am

    Good one Kevin! Look forward to more of your delicious recipes! Congrats!

    Reply
  65. Kalyn says

    May 1, 2010 at 2:09 am

    Congratulations! Wow that sure seemed to go by quickly! You just keep putting out the good food.

    Reply
  66. Jane says

    May 1, 2010 at 2:15 am

    When are you compiling a cookbook? I will buy it the 1st day it's out! LOVE your recipes…

    Reply
  67. Anonymous says

    May 1, 2010 at 8:29 pm

    Kevin congrats! Most of your recipes look good and the ones I've tried ARE good. Wish all of these ladies who oww and ahhh would MAKE some of your fabulous recipes!!! ciao.

    Reply
  68. Amylia says

    May 2, 2010 at 12:00 am

    happy anniversary!!! i love your blog! it inspires

    Reply
  69. Anonymous says

    May 2, 2010 at 4:08 am

    Congrats! I get great ideas from this blog. I also love the pictures and the generous and approachable style of your writing.

    MG

    Reply
  70. Jan says

    May 3, 2010 at 5:26 am

    Congratulations on 3 years!
    Happy Birthday to a great blog!!

    Reply
  71. Perfect Witch says

    May 3, 2010 at 5:29 am

    Happy Birthday to the most delicious and inspirational blog! Keep the good stuff coming.

    Reply
  72. Kristus Ratliff says

    May 3, 2010 at 3:26 pm

    Congratulations! I love your blog.

    Reply
  73. Culinary Cory says

    May 4, 2010 at 3:38 am

    Congrats on the Blogiversary! 3 years is a lot of food!

    Reply
  74. Mrs. L says

    May 4, 2010 at 8:21 pm

    Happy Belated Blogiversary Kevin!

    Reply
  75. eatme_delicious says

    May 6, 2010 at 1:26 am

    happy blog birthday!

    Reply

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