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2015 Top 6 Recipes

December 31, 2015 By Lokness 6 Comments

Top 6 of 2015 | The Missing Lokness

It is the last day of the year. Time flew by so quickly. How was your 2015? It has been a pretty good year for the blog. The most exciting was that the Korean Beef and Kimchi Quesadillas was featured on BuzzFeed in a recipe round-up. Even though it happened a while back, I can’t tell you how excited I still am!

Other than that, the blog finally got its own Facebook page! It will take time to build fans, but it is nice to be able to connect with readers in a different way.

The biggest change of all is that I am now the photographer for the blog. For the longest time, Bryan was the one who took all the food pictures. In the last couple of months, I have finally taken over. You probably didn’t notice any difference, right? Bryan has been working on the new lighting system. As 95% of pictures are shot during night-time, and good artificial lighting is crucial. Bryan set up a huge soft box and got a remote to control all the flashes. Now, the lighting is all good. 😉

Thank you so much for another great year, guys! I can’t wait to bring you more exciting recipes and beautiful pictures in 2016! Happy New Year! See you all in 2016!

Let’s do a count down of our favorite 6 recipes in 2015!

6. Swedish Meatballs – Forget about going to Ikea! Make these moist and tender meatballs at home. That tart, sweet and savory gravy is perfect over some hot steamed rice. Drooling about now…

Swedish Meatballs| The Missing Lokness

5. Cider Mule – A little twist on the classic Moscow Mule. You only need 3 ingredients! Apple cider, ginger beer and vodka. So easy and good! Easy cocktail for your dinner guests.

Cider Mule | The Missing Lokness

4. Smoked Sausage and Corn Loaded Mashed Potatoes – What is better than mashed potatoes? Loaded one! These smokey sausage and sweet corns will take your regular mashed potatoes to another level.

Smoked Sausage and Corn Loaded Mashed Potatoes| The Missing Lokness

3. French Onion Chicken – This is my favorite dish of the year. Combine the amazing French onion soup with some meaty chicken thighs. Bubbly cheesy goodness… Just make sure you have enough bread to soak up all that sauce!

French Onion Chicken | The Missing Lokness

2. Hong Kong Egg Waffle – This is the Hong Kong street food I miss the most! Crispy crust on the outside and soft cake in the middle. Great and fun little snack! Guarantee you would want more after your tried this!

Hong Kong Egg Waffle | The Missing Lokness

1. Korean Beef and Kimchi Quesadillas – Not your traditional quesadillas. These are with Korean flavors. Stuffed with sweet and savory ground beef, spicy kimchi and of course, CHEESE! So delicious!

Korean Beef and Kimchi Quesadillas | The Missing Lokness

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  1. Kathleen | Hapa Nom Nom says

    January 6, 2016 at 11:15 am

    Happy New Year! And what a fabulous round-up! They all look phenomenal, but those quesadillas are call my name!

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    • Lokness says

      January 13, 2016 at 1:37 pm

      Thanks girl! Haha, those quesadillas are sure satisfying! Enjoy!

      Reply
  2. Monica says

    January 8, 2016 at 10:23 am

    Happy New Year! All your food always looks spot-on crave-worthy so it must have been hard to pick just 6. I’m eyeing those egg waffles…I used to buy bags at a time and I want to go to Toronto sometimes just for them! : )
    Also, I can’t seriously believe your pics are mostly been taken at night!! Wow – very impressive; looks great!

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    • Lokness says

      January 13, 2016 at 1:39 pm

      Thanks so much for your sweet words, Monica! You should try making egg waffles at home. Just as good!
      Yeah, most pictures are taken at night time. Right before dinner. Flash and soft box are my best friends. 😉

      Reply
  3. Bonnie Eng says

    January 10, 2016 at 6:26 pm

    Oh wow, I didn’t know that most of the photos were taken with artificial light! I wish I could figure that out because natural light has been so inconsistent with the rain lately! ALL your pictures are beautiful and you have so many awesome recipes. Can’t wait to see more of them this year! 🙂

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    • Lokness says

      January 13, 2016 at 1:50 pm

      Thank you very much Bonnie! I am looking forward to having another great year. 😉 The sky has been cloudy and dark recently. Artificial lighting will make a good backup. If you are interested about artificial lighting, this article (http://pinchofyum.com/artificial-lighting-tips-for-food-photography) should lead you to a good start. 😀

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