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.
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
Shrimp tacos and dinner rolls are hands down best from your receipes we have tried. Just got your book. Excited to try more from there.
I’m so glad to hear that you love them. Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback. I hope you find many recipes in the cookbook that you’ll love too!
Hi Natasha,
My husband and I came across your YouTube channel last year and our family just love all of your recipes. My husband actually bought your cook book as a Christmas present and it is amazing.I just wanted to take a few moments to thank you for all your hard work and wish you and your family a very happy new year.
Oh and your lasagne is in the oven as we speak and I’m so excited 😊
Aw, that’s awesome, Samantha! Thank you for sharing. I’m so glad you’re enjoying the recipes!
We are in Ireland and everyone here in our family circle are big fans ❤️
Aww, that’s the best! Thank you so much for sharing that with me. I’m all smiles
I started following you a few years ago and you are now my “Go To” for recipes.
Your Apple Pie Recipe was a game changer for me!
Thanks Natasha!
Hi Myrna! I’m so happy to hear that. Thank you so much.
Hi Natacha! This looks great!
Have you considered posting more restaurant quality dishes…thinks like penne alla vodka that you teach us how to make in our own home? That would be great!
Also, have you considered getting a pateron account? It’s where people can pay for premium videos and recipes and behind the scenes (found no where else on your blog)…I know of some popular YouTubers who have them.
Hi Madeline, I have a great recipe for Penne alla Vodka. It’s one of my son’s favorite dishes. I hope you love it also. We don’t currently have plans for a Patreon. Without growing our team even more, I don’t think I could keep up with another platform like that.
Happy New Year to you
and your family.
I love your recipes, I cooked
so many.
Thank you, Sonia! Happy New Year!
These recipes are great.. I have plans for several of them..lol I thought your Chocolate Crinkles recipe would have been included – it is the BEST crinkle cookie I’ve made, and I’ve made a lot. I have used a Crinkle recipe for many years, but yours has taken precedence..it is great. Happy New Year
Thank you for sharing. They are the best too, I wish I could add more recipes to our list!
Have you considered creating a weekly meal plan? Those would be so helpful!
Great idea, Katie. We’ll add that to our list!
Are all these recipes in your new cook book? I’ve made several of these. I love the Chicken Marsala recipe especially.
Hi Jean, most of the recipes in my book are brand new and not on my site. We included a handful of favorites like the Cheeseburger sliders and Beef and Broccoli from this list but the rest are not in the book.
these recipes really were amazing! I tried the tiramisu, beef stroganoff and the chicken marsala and I loved them so much! thank you for sharing recipes and helping this gal cook amazing meals!
Wow! That’s just awesome! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review, Jess!
I’ve shared your website with many people, all of whom thanked me profusely. I’ve entered my “tapas phase” and have thoroughly enjoyed researching, preparing, sharing and eating this aspect of Spanish food.
Hi Jim! Thank you for referring my blog! I appreciate the love and support. I have the best followers.
Hi Natasha
Thank you for sharing your best recipes with us.
I made a Chocolate Cake from one of your Chocolate cake recipes on Christmas day. It was the best ever. My family loved it…the moisture. It was amazing. Thank you
You’re very welcome, Elizabeth. I am so glad it was a hit!
Fantastic recipes! I’ve had the chili and it’s amazing – can’t wait to try that chickpea salad!
Thank you so much! Come back and let us know how it is if you try the recipe!
All of your recipes look so delicious! I’m not sure what I’m going to make first. Happy New Year!
Happy New Year, Jill!
I made the chicken pot pie soup twice now and my husband said that it was the best soup he ever had. He said I would do well if I tried to sell it
Hi Darlene! I’m so glad it’s being enjoyed! Thank you for sharing.
I love the round up of all of these. Don’t even know how to pick what to make next!!
Right?! So many great ones to choose from.