Photo Gallery: Top 10 recipes of 2011 from Delicious Living

Dec. 16, 2011 6:14pm

10. Earl Grey Hot Chocolate

By Alan Roettinger. Trust us, you've never had hot cocoa like this before! Incredibly tasty, unique, and of course healthy, it features antioxidant-rich cocoa and black tea, plus a hint of orange -- ooh la la. It's also dairy free, the way hot cocoa was originally enjoyed. Get the recipe.
9. Coconut Shrimp with Black Bean and Mango Salad

By Laurie Gauguin. This won raves at our food testing for being a decadent-tasting and easy dinner that pleases kids and adults alike. The gluten-free "breading" is made with shredded coconut. Get the recipe.
8. Mango, Goji, and Lime Smoothie

By Ani Phyo. We've had a lot of smoothies, but this one (pictured with the equally yummy Raw Goji Cacao Energy Bars) wowed us with its perfect tart-sweet balance -- plus we love finding a new way to use super healthy goji berries (a staple in Traditional Chinese Medicine for millennia). Get the recipe.
7. Red Curry Salmon Chowder

By Lisa Turner. Ready in 30 minutes and full of all of our favorite flavors (coconut, cilantro, red curry, ginger, salmon) ... mmmm, the perfect, complete dinner. Get the recipe.
6. Blueberry-Lemon Sorbet

By Lisa Turner. Sometimes a recipe just blows us away by a memorable taste experience achieved with utmost simplicity. This is one of those dishes: Just a few fresh, easy ingredients brilliantly combined for a healthy dessert. Get the recipe.
5. Grilled Salmon Caesar Salad

By Kimberly Lord Stewart. You know a grilling recipe is a winner when you find yourself making it several times during grill season. This showed up at our summer get-togethers more than once. And if you've ever ordered a similar dish in a restaurant, trust us: This one is way better (and cheaper). Get the recipe.
4. Cashew Curry with Kale

By Trina Kaufman. This was a surprise: It didn't look like much on the plate, but the flavor combination was just fantastic: a rich, creamy nut sauce over sautéed kale and nutty quinoa. It's comfort food at its vegan finest. Get the recipe.
3. Tomato, Smoked Salmon, and Arugula Stacks

By Laurie Gauguin. The ideal summer entree (no heat required ... and oh, those farm-fresh tomatoes), you just can't get faster and tastier than this. It was even featured on Denver TV! Get the recipe.
2. Grilled Escarole with Poached Eggs

By Lisa Turner. Something about grilled greens caught our fancy this year; it's such a wonderful, easy, and new way to enjoy healthy leafy greens. In this winner, creamy eggs perfectly counterbalance the appealing bitterness of nutritious escarole. Get the recipe.
1. Chocolate Mousse Parfaits

By Jennifer Brewer. Hands down, our favorite recipe of the year! A superb, velvety bite of heaven with a fantastic crunchy layer and fresh fruit ... and every single thing in it (including the secret ingredient: avocado!) bursts with nutrients. It's dessert perfection, achieved without refined sugar or animal products. What could be more Delicious Living than that? Get the recipe.

It's been another deliciously healthy year. Count down with us to view our 10 favorite Delicious Living recipes from 2011. And tell us which recipe was your favorite, too!