Marinated Baked Chicken Drumsticks -I made this recipe so many times and my family is crazy about it. Without saying much, it made traffic, especially after I took this update shot.

I haven’t even thought it would actually come out that good so I wasn’t prepared anything or styling food…

I took it out of the oven and placed it on my stove, took a cam and made this shot. Let’s just say it got really good feedback regarding the recipe, which made me ecstatic that you guys liked it as much as I do. So this is my star recipe of the year!

Hello everybody,

Are you bringing XL sweat pants out yet? Holidays are not even over and I feel a need to start kicking up a notch on my stationary bike, so my belly doesn’t explode. I went from going 12-14 miles a day too.

Well, hardly 5m every few days since the holiday season officially started. My hips feel it! I am savory kind of girl, but after din-din, sweet tooth hit me and I NEED it.

Like I would eat bitter chocolate if I don’t have nothing in my “sweet” stash–which is rare but ya know what I mean! Don’t judge, it’s a girl thing… I think!:) 

Beef Yakisoba -Japanese Fried Noodles with Beef

I made a turkey for Christmas dinner plus side dishes, bread, salad etc. When I cook, I cook… Okay?! Nothing fancy, but real (full) dinner, that goes from one end of the table to the other.

I am just gonna say I overate big time. Why is food always sweeter over holidays? 

Anyhow! NEW YEAR! Wow! Personally, this year really flew by… I seriously can’t believe it’s almost 2015. It’s been stressful and exhausted on many occasions, mostly work related.

Potato and Leek Phyllo Pastry 

I managed to balance it well just like my life in general. I take a few steps back to think, observe, and talk before approaching any situation. However, it’s been so many great things that happen during this year. 

• I’ve been featured on Foodie the Foodie online cookbook, in more than several editions which made me happy. You can get the app on iTunes under foodie recipes (by Glam Media Inc.)
• I’ve been chosen as 2014 TOP Food blogger and #1 in a drink category of all free copycat recipes.
• Also, it might not mean much to you, but after 2+ years of waiting, I was finally accepted on BlogHer network. That was… That was amazing news ones I got the email that I’m in. I was and still am grateful to one person, and she knows who she is! 
• I finally started IG for @Sandraseasycooking and joined Kitchen Bowl which I wrote in one of the previous posts about it. It’s a candy land for foodies like me.  
• I had a pleasure working with amazing companies this year. Besides working relationship, I build a friendship and that matters to me the most. To name a few: 

Java Chai Latte

OK! As you can see I am sharing TOP 10 recipes on Sandra’s Easy Cooking for 2014. But before I start, I want to THANK YOU for all your support and love during 2014.

I honestly couldn’t do it without you, because when I see an email or comments it makes me happy and as I said before It melts my heart when I get a heartwarming email. So thank you so very much.

Slow Cooked Beef Stew

I hope, I won’t disappoint you in 2015! I want this year to be about you, about your suggestions so write or comment and tell me what recipe you would like me to make.

I pulled out top 20 countries that visited my blog the most during this year, so I am determined to make recipes from those countries this year, however, please, even if your country is not on the list don’t hesitate to write on [email protected], because I will be all ears when it comes to your suggestion. 

Spicy Sticky Baked Glazed Chicken

Black Bean Noodles -Jjajangmyeon

Baked Lemon Chicken Thighs

Sweet and Spicy Pork Tenderloin 

Spicy Gourmet Kimchi Ramyun 

Chicken Cordon Bleu is one of those dishes that look complicated, but it is very simple to make. I would say it is also perfect for the holiday table or when you have a fancy dinner.

Even though it is usually filleted such as chicken breast, veal or similar is used to make these roulades. I choose to make it with chicken thighs because it is inexpensive.

However, I am showing you how I make these using chicken breasts as well.

You can pretty much use pork or beef to make roulades and stuff them with smoked ham, deli ham, prosciutto di Parma or just use cheese.

Besides, I used prosciutto and gouda cheese, which is not that cheap but they went very well with chicken thighs.

However, for the chicken breast version, I used carved ham, which is thicker as well as swiss cheese, but mozzarella is amazing too. It worked out great and the best part, it tasted amazing!

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My family loves this meal. I don’t make it often enough, but I think I will from now on.

You can serve it with any side that you like and prefer. We love mashed potatoes, rice, just plain salat or steamed veggies.

The sides are really versatile as Chicken Cordon Bleu goes with pretty much anything.

This year I have been blessed, and I am thankful to have an amazing support system from my family, friends and you, my readers.

A lot of things changed this year for me on a personal side as well as a business one, and I hope next year will be even better.

Take a little time, be grateful for each moment that you spend with your loved ones. Smile, laugh, sing even if you are the worst singer and do not take anything or anyone for granted.

Life is beautiful, just put your phones down, look at the sky, take a deep breath and learn to appreciate what you have.

Happy Holidays!

If you get inspired by my tasty and easy Chicken Cordon Bleu, please tag me on Instagram. @sandraeasycooking using hashtag #sandraseasycooking.

Thank you so much n advance!