The Top 8 Google Recipe Searches of 2011
The Internet has become a valuable resource when it comes to food,
nutrition and cooking - recipes are among Google's most popular searches. In Google's Zeitgeist 2011: How the World Searched, billions of Google searches were sorted through to capture the year's 10 fastest-rising global queries, and get an idea of what the world cared about in 2011.
It seems Canadians like their recipes. So much in fact that it was one of the top search topics of 2011. In the top 10 searches, the US had topics such as Tech & Gadgets and Pop Culture. Canada had a whole top 10 list of just recipes! In order, here are the 8 most sought-after recipes of 2011:
#1: Pork Tenderloin
A long, thin cut of pork, the tenderloin is - as its name suggests - very tender, and full of flavour. There are many ways to prepare it, from oven to barbecue! This Thai-style salad with pork and mango is perfect for those who plan to eat healthier in the new year.
Thai Pork and Mango Salad with Mango-Mint Dressing
Adapted from the experts at Mango.org
Ingredients:
1 pork tenderloin
1-2 Tbsp. Thai red curry paste
4 cups shredded coleslaw mixture (cabbage and carrots)
4 cups chopped romaine
1 cup chopped baby bok choy (dark green leaves only)
2 large ripe mangos, peeled, pitted, and diced
1 cup julienned red bell pepper
2 Tbsp. julienned peeled fresh ginger
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Mango Mint Dressing:
1 mango, peeled, pitted, and chopped
1-2 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup rice vinegar
2 Tbsp. canola oil
2 tsp. sesame oil (optional)
pinch salt
1 Tbsp. fresh mint
Directions:
- Season pork lightly with salt and pepper, then rub curry paste onto the surface of the meat. Grill over medium heat for 20 minutes, or until pork has an internal temperature of 160°F. Remove from grill and set aside to cool for a few minutes.
- Cut pork into strips and place in a large bowl with coleslaw, romaine, bok choy, mango, red pepper, and ginger. Drizzle with dressing and toss well to coat.
- To make the dressing, puree all the ingredients except the mint in a blender or food processor until smooth. Add mint and pulse until mint is chopped. Toss with the salad or serve alongside. Serves 4-6.
# 2: Pumpkin Pie
Pumpkin pie is so popular around Thanksgiving and Christmas that it made #2 on the year's top 10 search list! This classic recipe is mildly spiced, with molasses and brown sugar.
Make pumpkin pie
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#3: Butter Chicken
This creamy, classic East Indian dish is surprisingly not butter-laden, but does contain heavy cream. (Hint: You can lighten it up with plain yogurt.) It's easier to make from scratch than you might think ... this version can be done in a slow cooker, even!
Make butter chicken
#4: Quinoa Salad
Quinoa has become the latest, greatest superfood, and makes a fantastic base for a salad. This one has black beans and mango, tossed with a sweet cumin dressing.
Make quinoa salad
#5: Cake Pops
Cake pops were the new darling of party tables this year, almost more popular than cupcakes. The Family Kitchen has a ton of great cake pop recipes - try streamlining them by starting with these cake donut holes!
Make cake pops
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#6: Tzatziki
A creamy sauce made with yogurt, garlic, and grated cucumbers, tzatziki is typically served on Middle Eastern sandwiches and makes a healthy, low-fat dip.
Make tzatziki
#7: Macaroni Salad
A popular summer item for picnics and barbecues, macaroni salad is perfectly portable, and infinitely adaptable!
Make macaroni salad
#8: Red Velvet Cupcakes
Red velvet cake has been all the rage for the past year or two, morphing with the cupcake craze for the ultimate in celebratory cakes for birthdays, showers and weddings.
Make red velvet cupcakes
- By Julie Van Rosendaal
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