This is the fourth anniversary of DadCooksDinner. To celebrate, I made a bunch of Top Five lists.
*Why top 5? In honor of my favorite movie.
But first, some shameless self-promotion!
The big news for the last year is: I wrote a book. Rotisserie Grilling: 50 recipes for your grill's rotisserie, is available in paperback, and e-reader editions for Amazon Kindle, Barnes & Noble Nook, and Apple iBooks.
I've sold five hundred copies in the last three months. If sales keep up, I'll actually make back my expenses. (Expenses: buying meat to test recipes.) If I break even, I'm buying myself a copy of Modernist Cuisine) to satisfy my inner food geek.
*About that Kindle e-book. I've been told "I can't read it, I have an iPad, not a Kindle." I read all my Kindle books on my iPad using the Kindle reader app. If you can see this blog, I'll bet Amazon has free Kindle reader software for you. Computer, phone, tablet, web browser…they cover it. The only thing it won't work on is a Nook reader, because Barnes and Noble would rather eat glass won't let them. Oh, and speaking of software, Barnes and Noble's Nook reader runs on most of those platforms as well.
Top 5 most popular recipes (written in the last year):
- Rotisserie Turkey Breast with Spice Rub
- Grilled Butterflied Chicken with Dry Brine
- Pressure Cooker Massaman Beef Curry
- Pressure Cooker Pork Belly Beer Braise
- Pan Grilled Bratwurst with Onions and Peppers
Top 5 most popular recipes (all time):
- Rotisserie Beef Prime Rib Roast
- Pressure Cooker Short Ribs
- Rotisserie Pork Shoulder Roast
- Slow Cooker Pork and Sauerkraut
- Grilled Boneless Pork Chops, Brined and Honey Basted
Top 5 pictures (selected by me):
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| 1. Rotisserie Chicken and Pineapple, Hawaiian Style |
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| 2. Pressure Cooker Pasta Fagioli |
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| 3. Shaved Asparagus and Parmesan Salad |
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| 4. Grilled Pork Chops with Ancho Chile Spice Rub |
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| 5. Fiery Mexican Martini |
Top 5 most popular recipes (selected by my kids):
*There were three quick votes for "Frozen chicken nuggets and tater tots", until I explained their allowance depended on taking this seriously.
- Quick Baked Potatoes
- Weeknight Fried Rice
- Pressure Cooker Short Ribs Braised with Beer
- Grilled Miso BBQ Chicken Wings
- Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Pork with Dried Chile Pepper Sauce
Blogging gets lonely; I cook a meal, take pictures, and write about it, hoping someone will notice. You did notice, and that's why I'm still writing. Thank you for reading along, commenting, and emailing. Thank you for supporting this blog by buying my book, or stuff through my Amazon links. I wouldn't be here without you.
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Mike V @ DadCooksDinner says
Thank you, Helen!
Helen Rennie says
Happy Anniversary! Sorry it's a bit late. By the way, that chicken is gorgeous 🙂
Mike V @ DadCooksDinner says
Thank you, everyone!
Fletch says
Thanks Mike, and Congratulations on 4 years. I always look forward to your Blogs. As a dad who also cooks dinner for his family I apprecate what you do. I have also become inspired, by you, to buy a pressure cooker. Please keep up the good work.
Dan @ Casual Kitchen says
Mike, congrats. Big time congrats. I've learned a lot here from you on grilling techniques and I'm grateful for the work you do. Keep it going!
Mike V @ DadCooksDinner says
Thank you, John!
Justin says
I second John K's comments below. Dad Cooks Dinner is a fun, inspiring and educational blog; I look forward to seeing it in my email inbox. I am so glad I discovered your blog and website in 2011 thanks to a tip from a coworker who is also a cooking dad. My family thanks you too for a year of great recipes, we are certainly looking forward to more in the future....
Justin
Folsom, CA
John K. says
Congrats on four great years Mike. I've not only enjoyed your blog -- I've learned a great deal, and you have certainly helped me "up my game!" I thank you, and my family thanks you as well (they have enjoyed some delicious rotisserie cooked and grilled meats thanks to your blog!).
Thanks for all you do!
John K.