This year was jam-packed with the best food trends, and as 2024 ends, we are looking back at some of your favorite recipes!
We worked hard to give you new recipes every month, and some became instant hits. However, some oldies remain on the top of the list! Needless to say, some took us by surprise, and others not so much…

Favorite Recipes:
It’s not surprising that quick meals are consistent winners even in our 2023 recipes roundup. Everything from 30-minute dinner recipes to easy dishes you can make in the crockpot is always going to be a fan favorite. However, this year, we saw a surprising rise in appetizer recipes! Finger foods are some of our favorite recipes, and some of our new appetizer recipes have become your favorites too!
1. Crockpot Chicken Alfredo
The reigning champ has yet to fall off the number-one spot for years!! Yes, the crockpot chicken Alfredo remains a fan favorite not just in our house but also in a lot of yours! It’s easy, delicious, and cheap! I mean, what more do you need?

2. Sautéed Garlic Butter Shrimp
Another classic that we love, this sauteed shrimp cooks in less than 15 minutes and is infused with the best flavor! The shrimp cooks in a buttery garlic sauce, making the best protein! Add it to your alfredo pasta or an easy shrimp bowl!

3. Napoleon Cake with Dulce de Leche
This Napoleon cake is the perfect dessert that looks like you spent hours on it, but in reality, you barely had to lift a finger! The flakey layers are topped with a rich dulce de leche cream made from scratch.

4. Creamy Vegetable Soup
This comfort meal is such a classic; it’s no surprise that it is a fan favorite year after year! A creamy and rich broth is loaded with tender vegetables, making for a great flavor while getting in your vitamins!

5. Shrimp Tacos with Slaw
It’s one of our favorite recipes of all time! This shrimp taco recipe makes the best dinner; you’d think you were at a fancy restaurant. The best part is that it’s so easy to make. If I could give one tip, I would say don’t skip the slaw or the cilantro lime sauce.

6. Banana Pancakes from Scratch
These banana pancakes are the perfect breakfast recipe and have been a consistent hit! We’ve gotten so many responses from moms saying that this is their toddlers’ favorite breakfast, and we don’t blame them!

7. Burrata Cheese with Roasted Tomatoes
This appetizer recipe is one of our favorite new recipes of 2024! It’s easy to make and is always a hit at any gathering! You only need a few ingredients and a little bit of time. If you haven’t tried it yet, then what are you doing?

8. Banana Foster Pancakes
If you’re a fan of elevated breakfasts, this is the recipe for you! Fluffy pancakes topped with a rich butter rum sauce and fresh banana slices. Seriously, this breakfast recipe is the perfect sweet treat and it’s so easy to make! It looks and tastes like it came from a fancy breakfast restaurant.

9. Crispy Crab Rangoons
We love crab rangoons with our takeout, but this year, we discovered that they are so easy to make and taste even better! Especially when you can have more than 4 for $7! These rangoons use few ingredients and come together quickly!

10. Parmesan Truffle Fries
Homemade parmesan fries are better than any restaurant fries! They are so flavorful and make the perfect side to homemade smash burgers! These fries are simple to make and are elevated with homemade garlic aioli from scratch.

11. Mini Stuffed Peppers
These peppers are a mini variation of our stuffed bell pepper recipe! They are just as delicious as the original but come in the perfect small serving size. These are great for a crowd or even as a main course!

12. Easy Bread Loaf
This year was the year of sourdough, but if you’re not entirely on the hype train yet, this artisan bread is easily our favorite yeast bread recipe. This recipe uses simple ingredients and makes a perfectly fluffy loaf.

13. Creamy Tuscan Pasta
No surprise here because “marry me chicken” was a viral recipe, but the pasta version was even better! Creamy pasta in a rich tuscan sauce with juicy pieces of chicken. It doesn’t get much better.

14. Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Recipe
Banana bread is the best easy dessert, and this chocolate chip banana bread is our favorite variation! A fluffy loaf made moist and delicious with loads of bananas and taken to the next level with many chocolate chips. This is the perfect banana bread recipe.

15. Crockpot Potato Soup
This potato soup is an obvious winner! It’s made with a creamy and rich broth, loaded with tender potatoes, and so many delicious toppings. Extra cheese, sour cream, bacon, green onions, are just some of the ways that we take each bowl of this potato soup to the next level.

16. Kani Salad Recipe
This easy salad recipe is a unique and delicious asian recipe. Kani salad consists of just a few ingredients and it’s slightly spicy, making for a great medley of flavors. It’s easy to make and will impress anyone you serve it to.

17. Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos
These bang bang shrimp tacos were an instant hit! Tortillas loaded with our crispy bang bang shrimp and topped with that incredible bang bang sauce. These tacos are easy to make and will be a sure crowd-pleaser.

18. Classic Crepe Recipe
Crepes are one of those breakfast recipes that seem complex but come together effortlessly! These crepes use simple ingredients and come together so quickly. Load your crepes up with your favorite filling and enjoy!

19. Club Sandwich
This easy club sandwich recipe is the perfect sandwich to make for lunches and even dinner! The restaurant classic inspired this club sandwich, and it tastes so incredible!

20. Avocado Chicken Flatbread
Homemade flatbread is so simple to make and our avocado chicken flatbread became an instant classic. The flavor combination is so incredible; you’re sure to come back for seconds!

Our Team’s Favorite Recipes
And here are the teams’ favorite recipes that didn’t make the list!
Valentina, the mastermind behind the blog:
The Classic Smash Burger
This is the perfect summer recipe everyone enjoys

Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
By far, the best pumpkin dessert out there! Yes, it’s a bold claim to make, but we stand by it.

Easy Hamburger Soup
An easy comfort meal that uses simple ingredients. The perfect recipe that’ll feed the family and have them satisfied.

Olive Oil Bread Dip
Olive Oil Bread Dip – A simple yet delicious way to enjoy your favorite bread! We love dipping slices of our crisp italian bread into this delicious dip.

Tim, who is co-owner and the blog’s most serious critic:
Shakshuka Eggs Recipe
The best savory breakfast recipe!

Orange Chicken
A takeout classic that tastes even better when made from scratch.

Alina, who is our general manager:
Pulled Pork Sandwich
A slow cooker classic! Juicy pulled pork that just melts in your mouth.

Alison, who is our social media manager:
Apple Braid Puff Pastry
The perfect easy dessert! A delicious apple filling in flakey puff pastry. This dessert is so easy to make and comes out perfect every time!

I hope you enjoyed this collection of favorites. Looking forward to new recipes in 2025. Comment below what recipes you want to see more of, we’d love your feedback.