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2021 Top 6 Recipes

December 30, 2021 By Lokness Leave a Comment

2021 is almost over! Time really flies! It may not a year that we all wish for, but I hope we got through it with lots of good food! Look forward to a better year ahead! In the meantime, let’s take a look at our Top 6 recipes in 2021.

Top 6 Recipes of 2021 | The Missing Lokness

I can’t believe it’s the end of a year again. This year is another weird one. Personally, life has been pretty slow. We were able to go out and do some short trips, which is really nice after being stuck at home for 2020. But we’re still being careful and haven’t flown on a plane yet. Hope covid will slow down in 2022 for real, so things can be more normal.

For the blog, it hasn’t been an easy year. I have been really slow with recipe developing. For many times, I feel uninspired and unmotivated. I hope to be more positive and walk out from this in 2022. Thank you very much for your continued support. Your comments are what keep me going! Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️

Wish you all a joyful and healthy 2022! Happy New Year!

Before we head to 2022, it’s time to look back at our 2021 Top 6 Recipes! 

  1. Yogurt Panna Cotta with Strawberry & Honey – Silky smooth panna cotta that is a little tangy from the yogurt. Pair with sweet honey and fresh strawberry. No doubt an excellent dessert for summer!
Yogurt Panna Cotta w/ Strawberry & Honey | Silky smooth, creamy, little tangy & sweet. It’s an excellent summer dessert. #pannacotta #honey #greekyogurt #nobake #gelatin #strawberry #dessert #dessertrecipe #easyrecipe #dinnerparty #makeahead | The Missing Lokness
  1. Blood Orange Sorbet – This has to be the prettiest sorbet color ever! All natural color from the red juice in blood orange. A light dessert that is sweet and tart!
Blood Orange Sorbet #bloodorange #sorbet #citrus #easyrecipe #pink #frozentreat #dessert #dessertrecipe #dairyfree | The Missing Lokness
  1. Burnt Mandarin Orange Gin & Tonic – A fun twist on classic! Sprinkle sugar on mandarin slices and torch it for a bit. The sugar gets caramelized and added to the cocktail. A really lovely drink!
Burnt Mandarin Orange Gin and Tonic #mandarinorange #citrus #cocktail #gin #ginandtonic #burntorange #easyrecipe #alcohol #happyhour | The Missing Lokness
  1. Spam and Egg Sandwiches – Savory spam and runny egg yolk is the perfect combination! Balance with fresh arugula and spicy chili sauce mayo. That is one breakfast sandwich you don’t want to miss!
Spam and Egg Sandwiches #spam #egg #sandwich #eggsandwich #chilisauce #breakfast #breakfastrecipe #lunch #easyrecipe | The Missing Lokness
  1. Mandarin Orange-Lemon Curd – This curd is creamy and bright. It’s less tart than regular lemon curd, which is great on all kind of things. All you need is 15 minutes!
Mandarin Orange-Lemon Curd This creamy Mandarin Orange-Lemon Curd has the perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess. All you need is 15 minutes and you can put this fruit spread on anything you can imagine, like cakes, pancakes, yogurt, pavlova, and scones. #mandarinorange #lemon #curd #fruitspread #citrus #breakfast #dessert #dessertrecipe #condiment #easyrecipe | The Missing Lokness
  1. Lemon Earl Grey Pound Cake – This buttery pound cake absolutely deserves to be number 1. It’s moist with a hint of lemon and tea. Just bring yourself a cup of coffee/tea, you’re set.
Lemon Earl Grey Pound Cake #poundcake #lemon #earlgrey #tea #dessert #dessertrecipe #baking #cake #breakfast | The Missing Lokness

BONUS – My Favorite Recipe of the Year:

Cheesy Black Bean Dip – It looks so ordinary, but it’s one of my favorites! Creamy, savory, cheesy, little sweet, and little citrusy. Either for a game day or dinner party, get yourself a big bag of tortilla chips, because you will need them all.

Cheesy Black Bean Dip | This is my copycat recipe of the bean dip at Trejo’s Tacos. Creamy, savory, cheesy, little sweet, and little citrusy. #blackbean #copycatrecipe #trejostacos #beandip #cheese #cotija #jalapeno #lime #appetizer #appetizerrecipe #makeahed #dinner #partyfood | The Missing Lokness

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Started off the year babysitting my sister’s dog, Started off the year babysitting my sister’s dog, Truffle. This little cutie is sweet, clingy, and so well-behaved. Even though it rained a lot, we still squeezed in short walks and quick lunch outings together.

He loves crunchy veggies like carrots and Napa cabbage. He is so smart when it comes to snuffle activities. We hid treats in a rolled-up towel and tied it into a knot. He untied and unrolled it in no time! 

Such a fun (and cuddly) way to kick off the year.
2025 is coming to an end! This year has been espec 2025 is coming to an end! This year has been especially full of family time for me. We were lucky to spend so much time with my parents, my mother-in-law, my sister, & my brother-in-law, and I’m truly grateful for all those moments. 

On the blog side, I shared many new recipes that have become personal favorites. The Top 6 includes quite a few sweet and breakfast recipes. Honestly, I’m not mad about it because breakfast is my favorite meal! Swipe to see which recipes made the list ➡️ The last photo is a bonus: my absolute favorite recipe of 2025!

Thank you all so much for your continued support. I truly couldn’t do this without you. ❤️

Happy New Year, and cheers to 2026! 🥂✨

For top 6 ranking & direct links of recipes, visit my blog. ⬆️ #linkinprofile #TheMissingLokness

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Baked Meatballs w/ Cranberry Sauce. These meatball Baked Meatballs w/ Cranberry Sauce. These meatballs are mix, roll & bake. Truly easy breezy! The sauce is made w/ fresh cranberry and turns out smooth, tart & balanced. It pairs so well w/ the savory meatballs. And don’t forget the mashed potatoes. They complete the ultimate comfort meal! 

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We spent Friday at Disneyland and Disney Californi We spent Friday at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure, and besides the rides, you know we ate a ton. Here are our Top 5 Favorite Foods from this trip:

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2. Ronto Morning Wrap (breakfast) - Tasty, but not heavy. The eggs are soft and fluffy, the sausage is way better than a standard breakfast link, and the pita is good too. Warm & savory! My favorite breakfast item in the park! (@ Ronto Roasters)
3. Mickey-shaped Beignets - Cute, fluffy & hot! Not too sweet and totally gives New Orleans vibes. (@ Mint Julep Bar) 
4. Mickey Gingerbread (seasonal) - Always adorable, but truly delicious too. Soft, gingery, and one of my all-time favorites. I’d buy it even if it wasn’t Mickey-shaped. Be sure to mobile-order at 7am so they don’t sell out! (@ Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe)
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