Only a few days remain in the year, which means it's time to recap with the Top 10 Recipes of 2018 on Do You Even Paleo!
This is my way of looking back on the year, peeking at what went well, and letting that guide me into the new year.
Let's dig in!
2018 overview
First, the stats!
Recipes Posted: 71
Pageviews: >450,000
Hot damn. I added over 100,000 pageviews this year over last year. To some people, that may not be that big of a deal, but to me that's insane.
I posted 31% MORE new recipes in 2018 than 2017. And that doesn't include all the taco recipes I packed into my free taco e-book!
Because you have to dig into Google Analytics to find these stats, it's easy to skip on by these accomplishments without a glance. Until I saw the stats myself, I wouldn't have thought my traffic improved much in 2018... But gosh, was I wrong.
To say I doubled down on the blog this year is an understatement.
Looking ahead to 2019
I can confidently say that 2019 will be different around here.
You may have noticed that at the tail end of 2018, I started posting more non-food content like my top reads of 2018 and a gift guide.
Well, there's going to be a little more of that in 2019.
Recipes still have my heart, but I'm slowly realizing that I have more I want to say. I've drafted SO many posts that I've never shared because I feel nervous penning anything that's not food-related. In 2019, I'm making a push out of my comfort zone.
Top 10 Recipes of 2018
Plantain Patties
Plantain patties jumped from #5 on the list last year to #1 this year! Can't argue — these patties are one of the quickest and easiest ways to use plantains. Get the recipe here.
Bacon-wrapped Asparagus
I'm not sure exactly why, but this ancient recipe (from back when I used my cell phone for pictures) has experienced a resurgence in popularity. Not going to complain — bacon and asparagus are an amazing combo. Get the recipe here.
No Bake Cookies
These easy cookies from my childhood are still super popular. No wonder! Get the recipe here.
Dutch Oven Shredded Chicken
When you need shredded chicken? Here's your go-to. The internet agrees with me that this is great for meal prep! Get the recipe here.
Chicken Bacon Ranch Spaghetti Squash Casserole
Go figure. Chicken + bacon + ranch is a popular combo! Get the recipe here.
Mushroom, Bacon, and Cauliflower Casserole
My favorite holiday side dish just so happens to be popular with all of you, too! Get the recipe here.
Carrot Ribbons with Rosemary Butter
Since I first posted this recipe, it's been in my top 10. Gotta love veggie noodles! Get the recipe here.
Mashed Plantains
Mashed plantains are simple to make AND you can make a sweet or savory version. Two recipes in one? I'm on board. Get the recipe(s) here.
Paleo Pumpkin Banana Bread
Not enough pumpkin banana bread recipes flood the internet. Especially paleo versions. I made this recipe to solve that problem! Get the recipe here.
Roasted Garlic Butter Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Easily one of my favorite side dishes of all time. This is a must-have for holiday meals! Get the recipe here.
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