Potato Skins with Cheddar and Bacon
There’s no better time to indulge in these savory bites than while rooting for your favorite team with family and friends. Get the recipe!
MOST POPULAR RECIPES OF 2011 ON IVILLAGE #1: Bacon and Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese
Drumroll, please! The most popular recipe of 2011 is…the same as 2010! Our rich and creamy Bacon Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese (the second recipe on this list from Mother’s Best) reigns supreme for another year. Get the recipe!
MOST POPULAR RECIPES OF 2011 ON IVILLAGE #3: Chickpea Burgers & Tahini Sauce
Falafel is delicious in a Middle Eastern restaurant, but can often turn out leaden or greasy when made at home. iVillage readers went crazy over this easier take on falafel: light chickpea patties in a pita pocket with tangy tahini sauce. Get the recipe!
MOST POPULAR RECIPES OF 2011 ON IVILLAGE #4: Portuguese Apple Fritters
These light and aromatic doughnuts contain a slice of apple in the center of each ring for an extra tasty surprise. Get the recipe!
MOST POPULAR RECIPES OF 2011 ON IVILLAGE #5: Croque-Monsieur
The French really know how to make a ham and cheese sandwich! This mouthwatering croque-monsieur was our fifth most popular recipe — one look at that melted cheese and it’s easy to understand why. Get the recipe!
MOST POPULAR RECIPES OF 2011 ON IVILLAGE #6: Roast Chicken and Garlic
We have dozens of recipes for roast chicken on our site, but this one ranked highest among iVillage readers, perhaps for its simplicity. The chicken is rubbed with a mixture of garlic, butter and herbs and roasted until golden brown. Easy and delicious! Get the recipe.
MOST POPULAR RECIPES OF 2011 ON IVILLAGE #8: Chicken and Cheese Lasagna Roll-Ups
iVillagers couldn’t get enough of this tasty, rolled-up twist on lasagna made with store-bought marinara, chopped chicken and three cheeses. Get the recipe!
MOST POPULAR RECIPES OF 2011 ON IVILLAGE #10: Lasagna Al Forno
Lasagna is always a crowd-pleaser and this recipe, which includes beef and pancetta (Italian bacon), was a favorite among readers this year. No-boil lasagna sheets make it super-quick, an added bonus. Get the recipe!
MOST POPULAR RECIPES OF 2011 ON IVILLAGE #19: Chicken Parmesan
This Italian-American classic ranked highly among iVillagers for its simplicity and speed — it takes just over 30 minute to prepare, perfect for busy weeknights. Get the recipe!
MOST POPULAR RECIPES OF 2011 ON IVILLAGE #20: Chicken and Dumplings
Comfort food was extremely popular this year and this recipe for chicken and dumplings, from the cookbook Mother’s Best, is about as homey as you can get. Get the recipe!
MOST POPULAR RECIPES OF 2011 ON IVILLAGE - #23: Portobello Cheeseburgers
Who says a burger has to include beef? These gorgonzola-topped mushroom burgers were a hit among iVillage readers this year, vegetarians and carnivores alike. Get the recipe!
MOST POPULAR RECIPES OF 2011 ON IVILLAGE - #25: Raspberry Cupcakes
Made with raspberries and chopped almonds and topped with a white chocolate drizzle, these cupcakes were a hit among iVillagers. Get the Recipe!