As we close out another year, it’s always fun to look back and see which recipes you all loved most. We now have nearly 1300 recipes on our site and shared over 100 new recipes last year. These were the Top 20 Must-Try Recipes of 2023.
We dove into our analytics, looked at what recipes you were saving in your recipe boxes, which videos you viewed the most on our Youtube channel, and which recipes were the top rated, and came up with this list. There were obvious trends and it wasn’t too surprising that a few of these have been on the list for several years in a row (hello Banana Bread and Meatloaf) – a classic is a classic, is a classic – right?!
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As we head into 2024, I am so pumped and excited to share tons of new recipes with you all. My attention is centered on creating recipes for the blog (now that Natasha’s Kitchen Cookbook is published!) and I have so many good things already in the pipeline for you. There are recipes that I’ve wanted to conquer for years and I’m excited that they will finally be ready to share. I hope all of the new things will stir you up to head into the kitchen and try something new and get excited about cooking and baking.
Surprising Trends from 2023
It was fun to spot trends in the recipes you all loved the most which helps to guide us in what to post next. Here’s what all of these recipes seem to have in common:
- 30-minute recipes – we all love quick and easy meals (especially those one-pan dinners like Beef and Broccoli)
- Family-friendly – recipes that make everyone happy
- Classic desserts – you made our Apple Pie internet famous!
- Comfort food dominance – you love familiar, hearty and homey recipes
- Healthy yet flavorful choices – recipes like Chickpea Salad and Chicken Fajitas are nutritious without compromising on taste
2023 was a year that I will always remember. It was the year that I met YOU in person. Over the course of my 2-week book tour from coast to coast, I’m guessing I signed at least 7,000 cookbooks and I want to remember your faces forever. It was such a joy to have met you and get to know you even a little bit. There was something so special about meeting you in person. I feel like it has forever drawn my bar of excellence even higher – to bring you recipes that you will instantly fall in love with. I’m telling you, it’s going to be a fantastic and delicious 2024.
I am truly thankful for each, and every one of you. Thank you for trying my recipes and sharing them with the peopel you love. I just imagine all of the nostalgic food memories you all are creating with our recipes and that blesses me so much.
The Top Recipes of 2023
Without further adieu, I present the most loved recipes of 2023. If you’re new to our blog, this list is a great place to start your cooking adventure.
Chicken Marsala Recipe
Easy restaurant-style Chicken Marsala made from the comfort of your own kitchen. This recipe features pan-fried juicy chicken topped with a creamy marsala wine sauce.
Juicy Oven Baked Chicken Breast
Baked Chicken Breast is great as a main dish, salad topper, or even a sandwich protein. Learn how to bake Chicken Breast in the Oven.
Beef Stroganoff Recipe
Classic Beef Stroganoff with tender strips of beef in an indulgent creamy mushroom sauce, served over noodles.
Shrimp Tacos with Best Shrimp Taco Sauce
These Shrimp Tacos are a must-try – loaded with plump juicy shrimp, crisp cabbage, avocado, cotija cheese, cilantro and a lime crema sauce that will win you over. We serve these over toasted tortillas.
Classic Slow Cooker Chili Recipe
An easy Slow Cooker chili recipe with Ground Beef, beans, tomato sauce, and the best homemade chili seasoning. It putters away in the slow cooker for the juiciest beef and rich flavor.
Chicken Fajitas Recipe
These Chicken Fajitas are loaded with juicy chicken, sweet bell peppers and onion with tons of flavor from the homemade fajita seasoning. Wrap these up in warm Flour Tortillas, squeeze fresh lime juice over the top and add cilantro and your favorite toppings.
Creamy Tomato Soup Recipe
Our go-to creamy tomato soup recipe. Adding parmesan and heavy cream makes it so satisfying and balances the acidity. It’s also a quick and easy 30-minute soup that keeps well in the fridge. We love this Tomato Basil Soup paired with Grilled Cheese Sandwiches.
Fluffy Homemade Biscuits Recipe
This is the only Biscuit Recipe you will need. Homemade Biscuits are super soft and these are quick and easy to make with just 6 ingredients.
Beef and Broccoli Recipe
Beef and Broccoli is an easy, 1-pan, 30-minute meal that is loaded with fresh broccoli, tender nutrition-packed beef, and the best stir fry sauce. We love this over steamy white rice.
Chickpea Salad Recipe
Chickpea Salad loaded with crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, creamy avocado, feta cheese and chickpeas or garbanzo beans. Fresh, healthy and protein packed!
Cheeseburger Sliders (Easy, 30-min Recipe)
Cheeseburger Sliders are juicy, cheesy and beefy – everything we love about classic burgers! These sliders are quick and easy plus they are make-ahead and reheat really well.
Pan-Seared Steak with Garlic Butter
This Pan-Seared Steak has a garlic butter that makes it taste like a steakhouse quality meal. You'll be impressed at how easy it is to make the perfect steak that's seared on the outside, and perfectly tender inside.
Caesar Salad Recipe
Classic Caesar Salad with crisp homemade croutons and a light caesar salad dressing.
Lasagna Recipe
With 3 cheeses and a meaty ground beef sauce, it's easy to see why so many of our readers have proclaimed this the best lasagna recipe they've ever had.
Chicken Parmesan Recipe
Classic Chicken Parmesan recipe with parmesan-crusted tender chicken, topped with marinara and cheese. Chicken Parm is an easy, excellent chicken dinner.
Meatloaf Recipe with the Best Glaze
Amazing homemade Meatloaf Recipe. The meatloaf is so tender and juicy on the inside with a sweet and tangy sauce that glazes the meatloaf and adds so much flavor!
Lemon Chicken with BEST Lemon Butter Sauce
This parmesan-crusted Lemon Chicken Recipe is easy and done in 30 minutes! The quick lemon butter sauce pairs so well with the chicken.
Moist Banana Bread Recipe
This Banana Bread Recipe is loaded with ripe bananas, tangy-sweet raisins, and toasted walnuts. It is one of our favorite ripe banana recipes and even better with overripe bananas.
Apple Pie Recipe with the Best Filling
Everyone has to make this Classic Apple Pie Recipe for Thanksgiving. You will love the flaky pie crust and the apple pie filling will surprise you.
Tiramisu Recipe
Tiramisu is a classic Italian no-bake dessert made with layers of ladyfingers and mascarpone custard cream (no raw eggs!). Truly the best homemade tiramisu.
Hungry for More?
If you’re looking for even more delicious dinner inspiration, we have over 110 recipes in our new Cookbook, most of which have not been shared on our blog or Youtube channel. It’s been wonderful to see you all cooking from the book and discovering new favorites.
P.S. Which of these recipes have you tried? Did you have any favorites that weren’t on this list? I’d love to hear from you. Also, If you have any suggestions for new recipes you’d like to see on our site in 2024, please let me know.
Previous Years Top Recipe Lists
If you’re curious to see what previous year’s favorites were, you’ll enjoy these lists. Can you tell we have been doing this for a long time? Did you know our blog was born in 2009?
- The Most Popular Recipes of 2022
- 15 Most Popular Recipes of 2021
- Most Popular Recipes of 2020
- Top 15 Recipes of 2019
- Most Popular Recipes of 2018
- 15 Most Popular Recipes of 2017
- Top 10 Recipes of 2016
- The Best Recipes of 2015
Natasha Kravchuk
