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The Food Factor: Top 5 Posts for 2019

MSU Extension Agent Natasha Haynes, an African American woman with chin-length straight black hair stands behind a kitchen table displaying a crock of kitchen utensils, a red pot, and assorted home-canned and fresh fruits and vegetables.

To wrap up 2019, we wanted to share with you our most popular posts this year.

It's always fun to see what resonates with our food-loving friends. We strive to share recipes we think are healthy, fun, and realistic -- no 25-ingredient recipes here! (Well, there is recipe for Cook's Choice Muffins, but it has 21 ingredients, not 25!)

We hope you'll make some time during the holidays to try at least one of these recipes, and look forward to sharing new content with you in 2020!

In fifth place . . .

Make Your Own Ranch Dressing

Everyone loves the delicious taste of this classic salad dressing, and it's awesome to know how to make your own!

Ranch dressing in a clear glass bowl.

In fourth place . . .

Slowcooker Barbecue Chicken Sliders

This family-friendly, time-saving dinner recipe -- and our helpful shredding tip -- made this one of our most popular main dishes!

Barbecue chicken sliders on wheat buns

In third place . . .

Chicken Nuggets for Grown-Ups

We'll admit it: this recipe was not new this year, but it has become a crew favorite and "Food Factor Classic" because it makes adults feel like kids again without the calories!

Chicken nuggets on a foil-lined sheet pan.

In second place . . .

Tropical Angel Cake

This recipe was one of the most shared in the show's history. Everyone seemed eager to make it and it was a hit with our colleagues. Tuck this low-calorie, quick-and-easy dessert into your files -- it's a winner!

Pineapple angel food cake with sliced strawberries and whipped cream

In first place . . . (and I'll confess I was shocked!)

Blueberry Baked Oatmeal

We love it when one of our healthy, time-saving recipes is a hit with our viewers, and even more when it uses locally grown produce. Whether you use fresh or frozen blueberries, this breakfast is such a treat your family will forget it's good for them!

Baked blueberry oatmeal in a clear glass bowl

From everyone on The Food Factor crew, we wish you a holiday season and new year filled with joy.

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