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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/

A quick snack/appetizer yet with lots of natural flavor and aroma. 

Ingredients:
200 gms fresh mushrooms; halved,
2 tbsp ground onion,
2 tbsp finely chopped spring onions,
Juice of 1 lemon,
1-2 tsp oregano,
1 tsp dried parsley,
1 tsp minced garlic,
2 tbsp olive oil,
Salt to taste.

Method:
Blanch the mushrooms and drain. Meanwhile in a bowl whisk together all the ingredients and toss the mushrooms to coat well. Serve immediately.

Ingredients: (Makes 12 cakes)
4 ounces or 125gms butter unsalted,
4 ounces or 125gms sugar,
4 ounces or 125gms flour,
2 eggs, beaten,
1 tsp of baking powder,
1/2 tsp baking soda,
2 tsp vanilla extract or essence.

Method:
Blend together in a processor. Then add 2 tbsp of milk to get the consistency again blend. Pour into cup cake molds and then cook in an oven for 15-20minutes at 200C.

Soft and cheesey sausage bites will win you accolades at your Christmas dinner or your New Year party.

Ingredients:
1 pound reduced fat pork or chicken sausages; finely chopped,
1 cup cheddar cheese; grated,
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese; grated,
1 white onion; very finely chopped,
Few jalepeno peppers; finely chopped,
2 tbsp milk or as required,
2 cups Bisquick or Bread crumbs.

Method:

Preheat the oven to 350° F (175° C). Grease a baking sheet with the cooking spray.
In a large bowl, mix together all the ingredients and knead the mixture until well blended. Then roll the mixture into small lemon-size balls. Arrange

these balls on the baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Prick toothpicks in each ball and serve as an appetizer.

A very easy and quick recipe for vegetable and cheese sandwiches that can be prepared in less than 10 minutes. Kids love these sandwiches and is a healthy option to go in their lunchbox. A sumptous breakfast for all.

Ingredients:
4 slices of multigrain or brown bread,
1 cup grated Mozzarella cheese, (or any other that is available)
2 tbsp chopped red or white onion,
3-4 tbsp chopped red,yellow and green peppers (or whichever is available),
6-7 black or green olives; sliced,
2 tbsp chopped tomatoes,
Few leaves of spinach; blanched,
1/2 tsp red chilli flakes,
1/2 tsp dry mixed herbs.

Method:
Heat a griddle or choose to grill you sandwich. Butter the bread if you like, else use as it is. Mix together all the other ingredients and divide into two equal portions to prepare two sandwiches. Stuff the cheese mixture in between two bread slices, press and place on the griddle or on the grill. Roast or grill on both sides till crisp and brown. Cut each sandwich into two pieces diagonally and serve hot as breakfast with juice or milk.
TIPS:
1. Veg Cheese Balls: Use the same filling to prepare cheese balls. Prepare the filling, make small balls, coat them with bread crumbs, egg, again with bread crumbs and bake or deep fry them.

2. Veg Cheese Nuggets: Add little mashed potatoes to the cheese mixture, make small flat balls, coat with bread crumbs and fry. You can add more vegetables to the mixture.

3. You can use this filling in parathas too.