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As we bid adieu to the year 2008, we bring to you the most popular and top 10 recipes of each 2008, from various cuisines and sections. We wish you all a very happy new year!

Top 10 Breakfast Recipes

Spinach stuffed Pancake Roll - http://foodatarian.com/2008/02/23/spinach-stuffed-pancake-roll/
Egg Mayo Sandwich - http://foodatarian.com/2008/02/05/egg-mayo-sandwich/
Egg Toasties - http://foodatarian.com/2008/02/05/egg-toasties/
Sabudana Khichadi - http://foodatarian.com/2008/02/05/sabudana-khichadi/
Red Bean and Cheese Lettuce Wrap - http://foodatarian.com/2008/07/20/red-bean-and-cheese-lettuce-wrap/
Bread Rolls - http://foodatarian.com/2008/02/04/bread-rolls/
Spinach and Mushroom Quiche - http://foodatarian.com/2008/09/11/spinach-and-mushroom-quiche/
Cheesy Scrambled Eggs Sandwich - http://foodatarian.com/2008/09/24/cheesy-scrambled-eggs-sandwich/
Chicken Ranch Wraps http://foodatarian.com/2008/09/12/chicken-ranch-wraps/
Grilled Chicken Sandwich - http://foodatarian.com/2008/07/01/grilled-chicken-sandwich/

Top 10 Appetizers Recipes

Crispy Veg Spring Rolls - http://foodatarian.com/2008/02/08/crispy-veg-spring-rolls/
Quickly Marinated Mushrooms - http://foodatarian.com/2008/12/27/quickly-marinated-mushrooms/
Cheese Sausage Bites - http://foodatarian.com/2008/12/13/cheese-sausage-bites/
Crispy Chicken Fingers - http://foodatarian.com/2008/11/22/crispy-chicken-fingers/
10 minute Cheese Toast Fingers - http://foodatarian.com/2008/11/20/10-minute-cheese-toast-fingers/
Veg Crispy - http://foodatarian.com/2008/02/15/veg-crispy/
Potato Carrot Fritters - http://foodatarian.com/2008/11/17/potato-carrot-fritters/
Cheese and Corn Nuggets - http://foodatarian.com/2008/09/22/cheese-corn-nuggets/
Mini Samosas - http://foodatarian.com/2008/10/25/mini-samosas/
Galouti Kebabs - http://foodatarian.com/2008/11/18/galouti-kebabs/

Top 10 Chicken Recipes

Hot Garlic Chicken Sizzlers http://foodatarian.com/2008/11/29/chinese-chicken-wings/
Cheese Chicken Quesadilla http://foodatarian.com/2008/11/21/cheese-chicken-quesadilla/
Crispy Fried Chicken Drumsticks http://foodatarian.com/2008/10/04/crispy-fried-chicken-drumsticks/
Crispy Chicken Salsa http://foodatarian.com/2008/09/24/crispy-chicken-salsa/
Buttermilk Fried Chicken - http://foodatarian.com/2008/08/25/buttermilk-fried-chicken/
Chicken Kathi Roll - http://foodatarian.com/2008/07/18/chicken-kathi-roll/
Chicken Fajita Lettuce Wraps - http://foodatarian.com/2008/07/16/chicken-fajita-lettuce-wraps/
Crackling Chicken - http://foodatarian.com/2008/04/20/crackling-chicken/
Chicken Teriyaki - http://foodatarian.com/2008/04/25/chicken-teriyaki/
Chicken Fillet Burger - http://foodatarian.com/2008/02/05/chicken-fillet-burger/

Top 10 Fish Recipes

Spicy Crab http://foodatarian.com/2008/09/04/spicy-crab/
Prawns in Orange Sauce - http://foodatarian.com/2008/05/21/prawns-in-orange-sauce/
Fish Cutlets - http://foodatarian.com/2008/04/28/fish-cutlets/
Spicy Shrimp Toast - http://foodatarian.com/2008/04/18/spicy-shrimp-toast/
Smoked Salmon topped with Honey and Teriyaki sauce - http://foodatarian.com/2008/04/08/smoked-salmon-topped-with-honey-and-teriyaki-sauce/
Fried Masala Prawns - http://foodatarian.com/2008/02/05/fried-masala-prawns/
Chilli Prawns - http://foodatarian.com/2008/02/05/chilli-prawns/
Bangada Fry (Fried Mackerels) - http://foodatarian.com/2008/02/05/bangada-fry-fried-mackerels/
Prawns Curry - http://foodatarian.com/2008/02/05/prawns-curry/
Stir Fried Prawns - http://foodatarian.com/2008/12/14/stir-fried-prawns/

Top 10 Vegetable Recipes

Dum Aloo - http://foodatarian.com/2008/11/03/dum-aloo/
Stuffed Tomatoes - http://foodatarian.com/2008/09/16/stuffed-tomatoes/
Mushrooms in Yoghurt - http://foodatarian.com/2008/08/17/mushrooms-in-yoghurt/
Spicy Mushroom and Babycorn - http://foodatarian.com/2008/07/31/spicy-mushroom-and-babycorn/
Golden Fried Babycorns - http://foodatarian.com/2008/08/18/golden-fried-babycorns/
Tandoori Mushroom Shaslik - http://foodatarian.com/2008/07/22/tandoori-mushrooms-shaslik/
Methi Mutter Malai (Fenugreek and Peas in Cream) - http://foodatarian.com/2008/05/21/methi-mutter-malai-fenugreek-and-peas-in-cream/
Punjabi Malai Rajma - http://foodatarian.com/2008/04/30/punjabi-malai-rajma/
Kashmiri Malai Rajma - http://foodatarian.com/2008/04/12/kashmiri-malai-rajma/
Babycorn Mushroom Masala - http://foodatarian.com/2008/02/05/mushroom-masala/

Top 10 Desserts and Sweets

Christmas Fruit Cake - http://foodatarian.com/2008/12/10/christmas-fruit-cake/
Christmas Pudding - http://foodatarian.com/2008/12/15/christmas-pudding/
Waffles - http://foodatarian.com/2008/09/17/waffles/
Berries in cream - http://foodatarian.com/2008/06/11/berries-in-cream/
Strawberry Cream Crackers - http://foodatarian.com/2008/06/03/strawberry-cream-crackers/
Blueberry and Cream Cheese Cake - http://foodatarian.com/2008/04/27/blueberry-and-cream-cheese-cake/
Chocolate Truffle - http://foodatarian.com/2008/03/14/chocolate-truffle/
Strawberry Blueberry Cream Dessert - http://foodatarian.com/2008/12/19/strawberry-blueberry-cream-dessert/
10 minute Chocolate Nut Fudge - http://foodatarian.com/2008/12/12/choco-nut-fudge/
Chocolate Cream Pudding - http://foodatarian.com/2008/11/24/chocolate-cream-pudding/

Top 10 picks from Indian Cuisine

Chicken Kebab - http://foodatarian.com/2008/02/05/chicken-kabab/
Red Hot Chicken Gravy http://foodatarian.com/2008/09/18/red-hot-chicken-gravy/
Murg Haryali / Palak Murg (Chicken in Spinach Gravy) - http://foodatarian.com/2008/06/02/murg-haryali/
Shahi Haryali Murg (Chicken in creamy green gravy) - http://foodatarian.com/2008/05/27/shahi-haryali-murg-chicken-in-creamy-green-gravy/
Tangri Kabab (Chicken Drumsticks) - http://foodatarian.com/2008/04/21/tangri-kabab-chicken-drumsticks/
Alu Paratha - http://foodatarian.com/2008/02/05/alu-paratha/
Cauliflower Paratha - http://foodatarian.com/2008/02/05/cauliflower-paratha/
Paneer Butter Masala - http://foodatarian.com/2008/02/05/paneer-butter-masala/
Palak Paneer Bhurji (Spinach Cottage Cheese vegetable) - http://foodatarian.com/2008/02/05/palak-paneer-bhurji/
Paneer Tikka Masala - http://foodatarian.com/2008/02/05/paneer-tikka-masala/

Top 10 picks from Continental Cuisine

Greek Barbequed Chicken - http://foodatarian.com/2008/10/11/greek-barbequed-chicken/
Peri Peri Chicken (South African Chicken Recipe) - http://foodatarian.com/2008/05/30/periperi-chicken/
Mexican Guacamole - http://foodatarian.com/2008/11/09/mexican-guacamole/
Irish Stew - http://foodatarian.com/2008/08/13/irish-stew/
Spanish Omelette - http://foodatarian.com/2008/08/10/spanish-omelette/
Mushroom, Bacon and Onion Pie - http://foodatarian.com/2008/09/12/mushroom-bacon-onion-pie/
British Pancakes - http://foodatarian.com/2008/07/22/british-pancakes/
Hawaiian Chicken Salad - http://foodatarian.com/2008/07/14/hawaiian-chicken-salad/
Tahina or Tehina (Arabic Sesame Dip) - http://foodatarian.com/2008/04/23/tahina/
Spicy Mexican Tomato Salsa - http://foodatarian.com/2008/04/03/spicy-mexican-tomato-salsa/

Top 10 picks from Italian Cuisine

Penne with Sausage and Tomatoes http://foodatarian.com/2008/09/17/penne-with-sausage-and-tomatoes/
Pasta in Alfredo Sauce - http://foodatarian.com/2008/07/30/pasta-in-alfredo-sauce/
Pasta in Creamy Ricotta Spinach Sauce - http://foodatarian.com/2008/07/28/pasta-in-creamy-ricotta-spinach-sauce/
Spaghetti Bolognese - http://foodatarian.com/2008/06/09/spaghetti-bolognese/
Fresh Tomato n Herb Pasta with Cheese - http://foodatarian.com/2008/02/22/fresh-tomato-n-herb-pasta-with-cheese/
Stir Fried Vegetables with Pasta - http://foodatarian.com/2008/02/19/stir-fried-vegetables-with-pasta/
Pasta Carbonara - http://foodatarian.com/2008/10/06/pasta-carbonara/
Sesame Parmesan Chicken http://foodatarian.com/2008/10/13/sesame-parmesan-chicken/
Herbed Chicken Drumsticks http://foodatarian.com/2008/10/03/herbed-chicken-drumsticks/
Spaghetti in Balsamic Cream Sauce

Top 10 picks from Chinese and East Asian Cuisine

Crackling Spinach (Chinese) - http://foodatarian.com/2008/05/24/crackling-spinach-chinese/
Cauliflower Manchurian (Gobhi Manchurian) - http://foodatarian.com/2008/05/15/cauliflower-manchurian-gobhi-manchurian/
Sweet Chilli Sauce - http://foodatarian.com/2008/04/15/sweet-chilli-sauce/
Thai Golden Prawns - http://foodatarian.com/2008/11/02/thai-golden-prawns/
Burmese Khauk-swe (Veg) - http://foodatarian.com/2008/04/01/burmese-khauk-swe-veg/
Red Hot Chilli Sauce or Chutney - http://foodatarian.com/2008/03/10/red-hot-chilli-sauce/
Momos - http://foodatarian.com/2008/03/10/momos/
Vegetable Wontons with Chilli Sauce - http://foodatarian.com/2008/02/18/vegetable-wontons-with-chilli-sauce/
Pad Thai Noodles - http://foodatarian.com/2008/12/05/pad-thai-noodles/
Chinese Chicken Wings - http://foodatarian.com/2008/11/29/chinese-chicken-wings/

Ingredients:
1 cup cake flour,
1 1/2 tsp baking powder,
1/2 tsp salt,
6 eggs, yolk separated from white
1 tsp almond extract,
1/2 tsp vanilla extract or essence,
12 tbsp sugar.

Method:
Sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees for some time. In a small bowl, put together the egg yolks and beat them forcefully till they become thick. Add almond and vanilla extracts and beat well. Use a blender to beat the egg whites till they become stiff and fluffy. Add sugar, little quantity at a time. Beat again till stiff and then gently fold in the beaten egg with the beaten yolks. Similarly fold in the flour mixture gently using a flat spatula so that no lumps are formed. Spread the baking cookie sheet, drop in a spoonful of mixture and spread to form a round. Leave a good 2 inch space between each cookie, giving them space to bake and expand. Bake in the oven for around 10 minutes, until they turn light golden brown. Remove from the sheet and allow to cool before you serve.

Ingredients: (Serves 2)
3/4 cup cream cheese,
1/2 cup (100-150 gms) thick hung curd,
10-12 strawberries; pureed,
1/2 cup blueberries; pureed,
1/2 cup sugar,
1/2 cup whipped cream,
2 strawberries and blueberries; sliced.

Method:
In a mixing bowl, mix together cream cheese, hung curd, sugar and whipped cream. Blend together till sugar is dissolved. Now divide this mixture into 3 equal portions. Add strawberry puree in one portion, blueberry puree in second portion and let the third portion be as it is. Take two dessert glasses, fill 1/3rd of each glass with the strawberry cheese mixture, then add the blueberry cheese mixture and lastly with plain cheese, then top with sliced strawberry and blueberry, chill the dessert before serving.

Ingredients:
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour,
2 tsp ground ginger,
1 cup granulated sugar,
1 tsp ground cinnamon,
1/2 tsp ground cloves,
A pinch of salt,
3/4 cup vegetable shortening or butter at room temperature,
1 teaspoons baking soda,
1 egg,
1/4 cup molasses,
2 tbsp granulated sugar for rolling.

Picture Courtesy: www.oldecolonybakery.com

Method:
Preheat oven to 350° F (175° C).
Sift together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt in a medium size mixing bowl. In another bowl cream together butter (or vegetable shortening) and sugar until soft, light and creamy. Stir in the beaten egg with molases. Stir in this egg mixture to the butter and sugar mixture and blend well. Now fold in the flour mixture slowly using a wooden spatula. Prepare a dough and shape into lemon size balls, flatten them slightly, roll them into granulated sugar and place on cookie sheet around 2 inches apart from each other. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or till the cookies are light brown and puffed. Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes and then transfer them to the wire rack to cool down completely. Later transfer to airtight container and store for 3-4 days at room temperature or refrigerate for 2 months.

A Christmas dinner will never be complete without a serving of Christmas pudding. Christmas puddings are usually made in advance so that its flavors are developed. Since it contains lots of dry fruits and is steamed for hours, you can store it for days without freezing and for months in the refrigerator. 

Ingredients:
1 lb (450 gms) raisins,
1 lb (450 gms)currants,
1 lb (450 gms)sultanas or golden raisins,
1 lb (450 gms)bread crumbs,
1 lb (450 gms)soft brown sugar,
4 ounces (110 gms) glace cherries; chopped,
4 ounces (110 gms) almonds; chopped,
4 ounces (110 gms) candied peel; chopped,
Zest of 1 lemon,
Zest of 1 orange,
1 carrot; grated,
1 apple; grated,
6 large eggs,
1 tbsp flour,
1 level tsp mixed spice,
1 level tsp ground cinnamon,
1 level tsp freshly grated nutmeg,
A pinch of salt,
5 ounces brandy,
1 tsp baking powder.

Method:
Mix together all the dry ingredients.
In a very large mixing bowl, lightly beat the eggs and stir in brandy, mix well. Now stir in the mixed dry ingredients into the egg and brandy mixture and mix properly. Then grease 4*600ml pudding basins and spoon the mixture into the basins. Cover each with a wax paper on the top, seal by crimping it around the edges. Cook in a pressure cooker with about 3 inches water level for around 2 hours. Else put the basins in a large steamer, cover and steam for 4-5 hours. Keep checking in between for the water level in the steamer to prevent burning. When done, remove uncover and cover with new wax or parchment paper or foil, seal and store until the Christmas day.