Best of: Top 11 to 20 Recipes of 2009

With part 1, Best of: Top 10 Recipes of 2009 out of the way, it was pretty interesting to see what 11 to 20 would look like. Almost half the recipes were non-Vietnamese, and one isn't even edible. :P

So here you go, my

Top 11 to 20 Recipes of 2009

The recipes are presented in order of which one is most popular. The numbers behind the recipe represent how many page views each recipe received from May 24, 2009 to February 4, 2012, according to Google Analytics. This is purely meant for fun, in case you wanted to see which recipes are popular with others too.

Ca Hap Gung Hanh (Vietnamese Steamed Fish with Ginger and Scallions) 9,414

Best of: Top 10 Recipes of 2009

Ever since I compiled my "Best of: Top 10 Recipes" of 2006, 2007, and 2008 lists, it's fascinated me which recipes get the most hits. I figured my Bo Kho (Vietnamese Beef Stew) would lead the pack since it's one of my most popular recipes, but I didn't expect my Crock Pot Pho Bo (Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup) to be #2 since that recipe wasn't blogged until the end of the year. Of course, if you look at the number of hits between #1 and #2, it's a huuuge discrepancy. Nonetheless, the popularity of Vietnamese beef stew meant that even though I didn't blog it until the end of the year, the Crock Pot Bo Kho (Vietnamese Beef Stew) is also incredibly popular, coming in at #4. The only non-Vietnamese recipe to crack the Top 10 was Yaki Udon (Japanese Stir-Fried Udon Noodles).

So here you go, my

Top 10 Recipes of 2009

The recipes are presented in order of which one is most popular. The numbers behind the recipe represent how many page views each recipe received from May 24, 2009 to February 4, 2012, according to Google Analytics. This is purely meant for fun, in case you wanted to see which recipes are popular with others too.

Bo Kho (Vietnamese Beef Stew) 57,024

Best of: Top 10 Recipes of 2006

The last of my "Best of" series of recipes until I catch up with 2009 posts.

Since my blogging was in fits and spurts in the beginning, there weren't that many posts. And when I did blog, my photos left much to be desired. I was using a Canon SD110 and had yet to care about plating or angles. I've tried to update photos of these recipes when possible. The main thing that stands out is, with the exception of the first two, most of the recipes had very, very few hits. It was a stretch to make a top 10 list, but I did anyway.

Best of: Top 10 Recipes of 2006

Again, the numbers after the recipe name reflect the number of hits from May 24, 2009 to January 11, 2010.

Pho Ga (Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Soup) 3,905

Best of: Top 11 to 20 Recipes of 2007

Just a few more posts left in my "Best of" series. Did you miss part one? Best of: Top 10 Recipes of 2007. This, obviously, is part two.

Best of: Top 11 to 20 Recipes of 2007

The farther back I go, the worse my photography looks. So thanks everyone for making my recipes anyway. Again, surprised that one non-Vietnamese recipe snuck into the list - Kimchee Pajeon (Korean Pancake). This half seems overwhelmingly of the basic Vietnamese recipes: the easy recipes as I started blogging and the easy recipes that most people unfamiliar with associate with Vietnamese food.

Best of: Top 10 Recipes of 2007

Continuing with my "Best of" series, I present the

Best of: Top 10 Recipes of 2007

I must say, a lot of these older recipes didn't necessarily have the best photos, but they continue to come up in searches. I've redone a few of the photos this past year such as the Bo Luc Lac (Vietnamese Shaking Beef) and Canh Chua Ca (Vietnamese Sour Fish Soup) because the original versions just didn't do it for me. I was surprised that I get so many hits for my Cha Gio (Vietnamese Egg Rolls) recipe since I figured there were already so many other versions out there. And two non-Vietnamese recipes made it into the top 10 including Chinese Hot and Sour Soup and Aji Verde (Peruvian Green Chili Sauce).

Again, the numbers after the recipe name reflect the number of hits from May 24, 2009 to January 11, 2010.

Thit Kho Trung (Vietnamese Braised Pork with Eggs) 6,564

Best of: Top 11 to 20 Recipes of 2008

These dishes didn't make my "Best of: Top 10 Recipes of 2008" list, but I thought they were worthy of mention? So I present to you my

Best of: Top 11 to 20 Recipes of 2008

Again, the numbers behind each recipe represent the number of hits each recipe received from May 24, 2009 to January 11, 2010.

Surprises? That a non-Vietnamese recipe made the list and that more of my personal favorites were on this half, including Nuoc Rau Ma (Vietnamese Pennywort Juice), Sup Mang Tay Cua (Vietnamese Crab and Asparagus Soup), Ca Kho To (Vietnamese Braised Catfish in a Claypot), and Tuong Ot Xa (Vietnamese Chili Lemongrass Sauce).

Pumpkin Ravioli with Browned Butter Sage Sauce 2,789

Best of: Top 10 Recipes of 2008

I've been tidying up things around the blog. Still have a lot of catching up to do.

When I originally created my "Best of" lists of recipes for 2006 and 2007, they were created arbitrarily. Luckily, I finally managed to figure out how to add Google Analytics earlier this year. When strolling through tonight, I checked out the "drill down." So I went through each year, then wrote down the top recipes and the number of hits each recipe received in order to compile this list.

How do I know people love lists? Because, even though it's not a recipe, my

100 Vietnamese Foods to Try list garnered 16,505 hits.

So here you go, my

Top 10 Recipes of 2008

The recipes are presented in order of which one is most popular. The numbers behind the recipe represent how many page views each recipe received from May 24, 2009 up to tonight.

This is purely meant for fun, in case you wanted to see which recipes are popular with others too. I was actually pretty surprised with some of the results. For instance, I knew my Bun Bo Hue (Vietnamese Hue-Style Beef Noodle Soup) was popular because I get hits for it every day, but I didn't expect my Bun Thit Heo Nuong Tom Cha Gio (Vietnamese Rice Vermicelli Noodles with Grilled Pork, Shrimp, and Egg Rolls) to be #2. Go figure.

Best of 2006 Recipes from Baked Chicken with Lemon, Salt, and Pepper to Sweet Corn Tomalito

Since I was rounding up 2007, I realized I never did the same for 2006. Then again, I didn't post that many recipes in 2006. Here are the favorites among the recipes I did post.

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Baked Chicken with Lemon, Salt, and Pepper. Banh Kem Dua (Vietnamese Coconut Flan) Cinnamon Rolls. Coq au Vin (French Chicken with Wine). Doughnut Bread Pudding. Goi Ga (Vietnamese Chicken Salad). Insalata Caprese (Italian Capri Salad with Tomatoes, Basil, and Mozzarella). Muop Tom Xao (Vietnamese Loofah and Shrimp Stir-fry). New England Clam Chowder. Pho Ga (Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Soup). Sweet Corn Tomalito. Enjoy! ***** 1 year ago today, I ate two dinners - at Bun Bo Hue An Nam - San Jose and cousin Q's older brother's friend's Thai dinner.

Best of 2007 Recipes from Scallops and Pea Shoots to Tra Atiso (Vietnamese Artichoke Tea)

Before I file away all my photos from the past year, I thought I'd do a round-up of my best, prettiest, and most popular recipes of 2007. Completely unscientific, of course. Based upon which foods I thought were the tastiest, photographed the best, or popped up most frequently on searches. Click on the recipe title to get to the particular recipe post. Scallops Marinated with Ginger and Orange Juice with Sauteed Pea Shoots. Shanghai-style Sticky Rice Siu Mai Dumplings. Sinh To Bo (Vietnamese Avocado Shake). Sinh To Ca Chua (Vietnamese Tomato Shake). Sinh To Dam (Vietnamese Aloe Vera Shake). Soon Dubu Chigae (Korean Soft Tofu Stew). Spicy Pork Bulgogi. Squash Blossom Omelet. Squash Blossom Quesadillas. Squash Blossoms Stuffed with Minced Shrimp. Sriracha Buffalo Wings. Thit Heo Kho Trung (Vietnamese Braised Pork with Hard-Boiled Eggs). Tortilla de Patatas (Spanish Potato Omelet). Tra Atiso (Vietnamese Artichoke Tea). Enjoy! ***** 1 year ago today, dim sum at Restaurant Peony in Oakland.

Best of 2007 Recipes from Fessenjan (Persian Pomegranate and Walnut Glazed) Roast Duck to Pho Bo (Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup)

Before I file away all my photos from the past year, I thought I'd do a round-up of my best, prettiest, and most popular recipes of 2007. Completely unscientific, of course. Based upon which foods I thought were the tastiest, photographed the best, or popped up most frequently on searches. Click on the recipe title to get to the particular recipe post. Fessenjan (Persian Pomegranate and Walnut Glazed) Roast Duck. Feta Cheeseburgers with Baked Garlic Fries. Fried Rice with Chinese Sausage, Eggs, and Mixed Frozen Vegetables. Goi Cuon (Vietnamese Salad Rolls). Green Tea Tiramisu. Ma Po Tofu (Pockmarked Old Lady's Tofu). Mango Bread. Nem Nuong (Vietnamese Grilled Pork Patties). Pad See-Ew (Thai Stir-Fried Soy Sauce Rice Noodles). Pho Bo (Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup). Enjoy! ***** 1 year ago today, cheap rolls at Sushi House Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar - Alameda.

Best of 2007 Recipes from Ca Phe Sua Da (Vietnamese Milk Coffee Iced) to Cuban Lemon Garlic Roast Chicken

Before I file away all my photos from the past year, I thought I'd do a round-up of my best, prettiest, and most popular recipes of 2007. Completely unscientific, of course. Based upon which foods I thought were the tastiest, photographed the best, or popped up most frequently on searches. Click on the recipe title to get to the particular recipe post. Ca Phe Sua Da (Vietnamese Milk Coffee Iced). Canh Chua Ca (Vietnamese Sour Fish Soup). Carne Asada (Mexican Grilled Meat). Cha Gio (Vietnamese Egg Rolls). Che Bap (Vietnamese Pudding with Corn and Tapioca Pearls in Coconut Milk). Chicken Pot Pie with Cilantro Biscuits. Cobb Salad. Cuban Lemon Garlic Roast Chicken. ***** 1 year ago today, I was in awe of the pizza tossing at Lanesplitter Pizza and Pub - Berkeley.

Best of 2007 Recipes from Aji Verde (Peruvian Green Chili Sauce) to Butter

Before I file away all my photos from the past year, I thought I'd do a round-up of my best, prettiest, and most popular recipes of 2007. Completely unscientific, of course. Based upon which foods I thought were the tastiest, photographed the best, or popped up most frequently on searches. Click on the recipe title to get to the particular recipe post. So in alphabetical order, we start with... Aji Verde (Peruvian Green Chili Sauce). Albalu Polow (Persian Sour Cherry Rice). Baechu Kimchee (Korean Pickled Napa Cabbage). Bibimbap (Korean Mixed Rice). Bo Bia (Vietnamese Spring Rolls with Chinese Sausage, Shrimp, Eggs, and Jicama). Bo Luc Lac (Vietnamese Shaking Beef). Borscht. Bruschetta al Pomodoro (Italian Tomato Bruschetta). Buckwheat Crepes. Butter. ***** 1 year ago today, two of my cousins started quilting too.