Readers’ Favorite Recipes of 2025
Posted: 12/29/25
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With so many great recipes to choose from online (and on this website!) it can be hard to choose which ones stand out, so if you’re looking for inspiration for the New Year we’ve put together a roundup of our 30 most popular recipes in 2025. We hope you’ll find something new to enjoy in this collection of our most-loved and most-cooked recipes this past year!
Texas Roadhouse Green Beans
These delicious, addictive copycat Texas Roadhouse Green Beans were by far our most popular recipe this year, and you can see why! These are not your average green beans, cooked until tender with crispy bacon and simple seasonings.
Chicken Pesto Sandwich
A classic Caprese salad? With pesto, and chicken? In sandwich form? Sign us up! This Chicken Pesto Sandwich recipe really is the best, lightly toasted for those deli vibes.
Shrimp and Corn Soup
This Shrimp and Corn Soup recipe is rich, creamy and comes with a kick – perfect for a cold evening! Thick and satisfying it has the nostalgic flavors of an Old Bay-spiked bisque, dotted with sweet and tender pieces of shrimp and corn.
Turkey Melt with Cheddar, Spinach, and Bacon
Another next-level, deli-style toasted sandwich recipe, this Turkey Melt with Cheddar, Spinach, and Bacon makes a delicious sandwich every time you won’t believe you’ve made yourself with gooey cheese sandwiched between crisp pieces of bread.
Air Fryer Chicken Legs
If you’re looking to cook a deliciously simple protein without turning on the oven look no further than these Air Fryer Chicken Legs. Super juicy and perfectly cooked every time, they’re seasoned with a simple spice blend that really takes them to another level!
Sausage & Egg Keto Breakfast Casserole
Make-ahead breakfasts can be hard to make healthy, so no wonder everyone seems to love this Sausage & Egg Keto Breakfast Casserole! Loaded up with eggs, sausage, spinach and cheddar you and your guests won’t believe there is only 1g net carbs per serving!
Air Fryer Italian Sausage
Italian sausage becomes a super-simple dinner in the air fryer! Ready in 15 minutes this guide to making Air Fryer Italian Sausage is great if you’re looking for some protein without turning on the oven, or served in rolls as hot dogs for lunch.
Keto White Chicken Chili
Rich, creamy and perfect for a chilly evening this Keto White Chicken Chili recipe is a real family favorite! Quick and easy, it really packs a punch flavored with cream cheese, hot sauce and diced green chilis.
Gluten Free Mug Cake
Mug cakes are the ultimate go-to if you’re craving something chocolatey and sweet, fast! This Gluten Free Mug Cake recipe comes in a single serving, and is made entirly from common pantry ingredients!
Sausage in the Air Fryer
Just like our Italian Sausages, our guide to cooking regular sausage in the air fryer has been super popular this year too! We like them served with split rolls and plenty of mustard.
Fudgy Homemade Lactation Brownies
Wonderfully chewy and packed with chocolate these Fudgy Homemade Lactation Brownies are perfect for new mothers! Aside from the obvious, they also contain brewer’s yeast, rolled oats, and ground flaxseed to encourage milk production. And even if they don’t, they still taste great!
Beef Vindaloo
Skip the take-out and use this recipe to make the BEST Beef Vindaloo at home! With tender meat and bold spices, all cooked together in a rich gravy all you need to do is add rice and warm for the perfect slow-cooked, at-home curry!
Brats in the Air Fryer
I think we’ve established by now that sausages are delicious cooked in the air fryer, and these Brats in the Air Fryer are the perfect family dinner. They crisp up beautifully on the outside while staying perfectly tender on the inside – just add a hearty serving of sauerkraut!
Southern Fried Potatoes
Home fries, breakfast potatoes, hash browns, Southern Fried Potatoes, they’re all different names for the same delicious diced potatoes pan fried with butter and onions for the very best potatoes at your breakfast or brunch table.
Beef Pad Thai
Once again, you can skip the take-out with this delicious Beef Pad Thai recipe! Ready in under 30 minutes, this simple rice noodle stir fry has an authentic, deeply savory sauce, tender strips of beef and plenty of veggies for the perfect family dinner.
Texas Roadhouse Chili
The perfect bowl of chili, without the need to leave the house! Our copycat Texas Roadhouse Chili is a real classic tasting just as good as the original packed with beans, beef and plenty of hearty spices.
Keto Smothered Pork Chops
With a rich, creamy mushroom and bacon sauce, and perfectly cooked pork with an irresistible crust, there is so much to love about this Keto Smothered Pork Chops recipe. Low in carbs but high in flavor it is a dinner perfect for family mealtimes or when you’re trying to impress!
Instant Pot Carne Asada
This recipe for Instant Pot Carne Asada is one of our favorite ways to prepare flank steak. The meat cooks perfectly every time, it is full of big, bold Mexican flavors and is perfect for serving in tacos, tortillas or over rice or loaded fries.
Easy Salmon Patties with Creamy Lemon-Garlic Sauce
Fresh, frozen, canned or even leftover salmon will all work in these deliciously simple Salmon Patties served with an addictive creamy lemon-garlic sauce. Ready in just 10 minutes, they’re super crisp on the outside while staying lovely and tender in the middle.
Grilled Chicken and Rice
Simple but delicious, this Grilled Chicken and Rice recipe has a simple, flavorful marinade and detailed cooking instructions to make sure you get perfectly tender and juicy chicken, and light and fluffy rice every single time!
Southern Smothered Potatoes
Once you’ve tasted these Southern Smothered Potatoes there will be no going back to regular ones! Perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner they’re wonderfully crisp on the outside but light, tender and fluffy in the middle.
How To Boil Sweet Potatoes
Sometimes you need to get the basics right, so we’re glad we’ve helped so many of you learn how to boil sweet potatoes this year. They’re perfect for making mashed sweet potatoes, as the base in a sweet potato casserole or for sweet baking projects.
Smoked Turkey Soup
Hearty, tasty and so easy to make this Smoked Turkey Soup is the recipe you need to use up leftover smoked turkey! Packed with white beans and rice it is hearty enough for a main meal, and also freezes really well for meal prep.
Chicken Pomodoro
Ready in just 20 minutes and cooked just in one pan this restaurant-quality Chicken Pomodoro recipe is perfect for at-home date nights or special family dinners. It’s healthy too, and packed with the classic, popular flavors of tomato, lemon and garlic.
Roasted Cauliflower Steaks
If you’re looking for the perfect vegetarian or vegan main course look no further than these delicious Roasted Cauliflower Steaks! With a crispy spiced exterior and tender middles be sure to make extra as the meat-eaters at the table are sure to want in on the action too!
Turkey Stuffed Peppers
We can’t wait for you to try this Turkey Stuffed Peppers recipe, it is one of the best we’ve tried so we’re not surprised it was one of your favorites this year! Packed with ground turkey, rice and plenty of seasonings before being baked with tomato sauce and melty cauliflower cheese it’s a healthy family dinner everyone will love!
Pumpkin Bisque
Smooth rich and creamy, this Pumpkin Bisque is no regular pumpkin soup! Made with a handful of simple ingredients and a can of pureed pumpkin this is the perfect pantry meal for a fall day.
Mexican Omelette
This protein-packed, keto-friendly Mexican Omelette is the perfect hearty breakfast to start your day! Packed with peppers, tomatoes and cheese you can easily customize it with all of your favorite toppings.
Oven-Roasted Diced Potatoes
Super-versatile, we can think of so many meals these Oven-Roasted Diced Potatoes would be perfect for. Simply seasoned, with your favorite dried herbs they’re good enough to anchor the meal with your choice of simple proteins and veg served on the side.
Keto Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole
Loaded up with crispy bacon pieces and plenty of cheese this Keto Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole is sure to please everyone! Made with sour cream, cream cheese and heavy cream it is rich, luxurious and with so many vegetables you’ll be super happy when the kids ask for second helpings!
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