Top 10 Healthy Eats of 2014

Top 10 Healthy Eats of 2014 | simply fresh dinners

This year was an exciting one for the blog in so many ways.  My readership increased, I bought a new macro lens, I collaborated with some very talented foodies and I introduced a monthly International Dish which has been very popular.  There are also loads of surprises in the development stage that I can hardly wait to share with you in the coming months!

How about you?  Are you planning on eating healthily in the new year?  Do you need to detox after Christmas?  No worries – next I’ll be bringing you a round-up of recipes from healthy food bloggers to get you started.  It’s going to be a great year!

I’m so thankful for your continued visits and encouraging comments here.  My head is always swimming with new ingredients and recipes and I’m looking forward to producing some new healthy deliciousness in the coming months.  Here’s a look at the past year and your favorite dishes.

#10  Spicy Lime Shrimp with Drunken Grapes

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This one just popped into my head one afternoon while I was looking for something to photograph.  I’ve made it several times since and it’s great at any time of the year.  Super Simple!

 #9  Roasted Beets on Ciabatta with Goat Cheese and Arugula

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 Beets are so good for you and I was looking for a way to heighten their taste when I made this. It did the trick – they were delicious!

#8  Spring Vegetable Soup

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I love fresh spring soups and this one turned out so wonderfully delicious!  It’s packed full of nutrition and is one of my very favorite dishes ever.

#7   Roasted Lemon and Rosemary Chicken with Roasted Radish Salad

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Chicken!  America`s most popular food.  I love finding different yet easy and healthy ways to cook it.  The radish salad is a perfect complement.

#6 Mediterranean Salmon

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This is a super easy meal that can be a quick weeknight meal or you can serve it to your dinner guests.  Healthy goodness that looks like a restaurant meal.  You can bet that it will taste better than anything you eat in a restaurant and it will cost you a fraction of the price!

#5  Meatball Pizza with Roasted Garlic and Spinach

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This pizza has less fat because I used bison meatballs and loaded it up with veggies.  Fresh basil, oregano and roasted garlic make it come to life.

#4  Healthy Turkey Chili

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This chili was #1 last year and it continues to be popular.  I love using lean turkey in my chili.  A great comfort food without the guilt.

#3  Turkey Meatball Subs

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I spent most of the summer concocting this recipe so I sure am glad you liked it!  I could barely get this thing photographed because I wanted to eat it SO bad!

#2  Healthy Potato Salad

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I wanted to create a potato salad without the gobs of mayo and unnecessary calories and it seems that people were ready for a change.  The healthy eats movement is slowly but surely moving across North America and folks are excited about it!

#1  Tuscan Vegetable Bean Soup

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This is by far the most viewed recipe.  It’s been viewed twice as much as #2!  All the flavors came together in just the right way to create a fabulous taste.  It`s super versatile and you can add chicken, pasta, brown rice and more.

Which one did you like best?

Do you have a favorite food that is not so healthy that you would like to transform into fewer calories and more nutrients?  Let me know what it is and I’ll try to do that for you.

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How do you celebrate New Years?

  • A fancy party?
  • An intimate gathering at home with family and friends?
  • Or do you like to cuddle up with your loved one, watch the ball drop on TV and hit the sack at 12:01?

Whichever you choose, I hope it’s all that you want it to be.   Thanks again, everyone  for making this year so special.  Have a wonderful New Year!  Cheers!

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17 Comments

  • Reply
    Linda
    December 28, 2014 at 10:30 am

    Robyn, it has been a good year. Your recipes are so healthy, yet tasty. I love your photography skills. The new lens is proving to be a great asset. I have to try your healthy turkey chili. Chili is wonderful when it’s chilly outside. Happy New Year my sweet friend. Here’s to a happy, healthy and great New Year. Lots of love from W.W. xo

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    Anita Rivera
    December 28, 2014 at 10:40 am

    I so love your blog and all of these dishes, I so remember! Thanks to you dearest Robyn, I have kept my interest piqued for adding new ingredients to old favorite healthy recipes and you’ve given me even more ideas. But honestly, the best thing about blogging is the connect with a few people who have the enthusiasm that you do for LIVING. Beautiful food for the body and soul here. And thank you again for the support you have given me as well in so many ways!

    OH! I have to tell you, I made a delicious mushroom soup for Christmas with CHESTNUTS. It was outstanding! Wishing you a very lovely 2015 and I look forward to more healthy living! XOXOOX Anita

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    Anita Rivera
    December 28, 2014 at 10:40 am

    Oh, please tell me more when you have a chance, about your new macro lens! Do you like it? What does it do???? Anita

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    Traci
    December 28, 2014 at 12:03 pm

    Thank you for the inspiration! I was glad to find you in 2014. Now, I need to get the ingredients to make that vegetable soup…
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    Bam's Kitchen
    December 28, 2014 at 10:44 pm

    Robyn, I have loved all of your dishes and can’t wait to see what you have in store for this upcoming year!! Wishing you safe travels and a healthy and hopeful 2015. Take Care, BAM
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    Gourmet Getaways
    December 29, 2014 at 2:53 am

    Detox plans for 2015, YES. Healthier diet for 2015, YES. But since it’s still the festive season for 2014, I’ll enjoy whatever food is on the table! LOL!!!

    Happy holidays!!!

    Julie & Alesah
    Gourmet Getaways xx

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    Anita Rivera
    December 29, 2014 at 7:44 am

    Good morning sweet soul! I do look forward to hearing more about that lens! Thank you for your visit and oh so kind words! Enjoy a cozy day at home, cooking up something NEW! HUGS, Anita

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    Suz
    December 29, 2014 at 4:05 pm

    My favorite is the turkey chili. I fix that all the time. I put fresh avocado in the bottom of each bowl and spoon the chili over it.

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    mary
    January 3, 2015 at 6:05 pm

    Happy New Year Robyn! Thank you for the nice comment on the ceiling fans and new header. But most of all thank you for sharing a wonderful years worth of healthy, yummy food! Can’t wait to see what’s next…..

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    Marla
    January 4, 2015 at 12:32 pm

    Hi Robyn,
    Thanks for sharing this wonderful healthy array of recipes on Real Food Fridays. They all look so wonderful its hard to pick a favorite. What I do for New Years is cuddle of with my husband. No parties for me, I like the quiet way to bring in New Years. Have a wonderful healthy 2015! Pinned & twitted.

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    Michelle @ Vitamin Sunshine
    January 5, 2015 at 8:05 pm

    Delicious round up 🙂 I’d love to have you cook me meals during the week while I am working! I’ll take one of each. We cook a lot alike– tons of produce!
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      Robyn
      January 6, 2015 at 5:15 am

      LOL, and I want to eat your food every day. I’m in love with your Crockpot Chicken Sausage Spaghetti Sauce, Michelle! We definitely have a similar style 🙂

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    Margaret Anne @ Natural Chow
    January 8, 2015 at 9:18 am

    How are you liking your macro lens? I was thinking about getting one this year, but I have no idea if its worth the money. And those Turkey Meatball Subs look amazing—I’ll admit, I’m a sucker for meatball subs. Here’s to 2015!
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    Marla
    January 8, 2015 at 1:43 pm

    Hi Robyn,
    Just a note to let you know that I have chosen your post as one of my features for this weeks Real Food Fridays blog hop that goes live tonight @ 7pm EST. Looking forward to seeing your great post for this week Have a healthy happy week.
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    Mindy
    January 10, 2015 at 6:31 pm

    The soup! I forgot about the potato salad and have not made it but am pinning it now and wishing I were eating it now : ) SO very happy for you and the success of your blog and excited to hear the details about what is coming up next!
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    Chrystal @ YUM eating
    January 15, 2015 at 5:31 pm

    That beet sandwich was my favorite! I cant wait for garden season this year.
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