Prime 10 Recipes of 2023

The prime 10 recipes on Downshiftology this yr skewed in direction of important dishes that coated each protein possibility, from rooster to beef, and seafood to turkey. And regardless that tech adjustments dominated the weblog world this yr, this little ‘outdated web site nonetheless soared to new highs!

On the finish of yearly, it’s all the time enjoyable to look again and see the recipes and milestones that outlined the yr. Earlier years had been outlined by my cookbook launch, the pandemic, and new social media platforms (hi there TikTok). But when I needed to summarize a significant affect for 2023 it was massive tech adjustments.

Now, to be trustworthy, that’s nearly a given within the digital media enterprise, however this yr algorithm adjustments and AI took everybody by storm. And unquestionably, they’ll proceed to play a significant function sooner or later. If there’s something I’ve discovered in operating Downshiftology for 9 years now, it’s that you simply MUST keep on the forefront of know-how and continuously pivot to achieve success.

However, as a lot as know-how performs a job in my enterprise, it’s my assure to you that my recipes will all the time be examined by people for people (and developed by yours really). That can by no means change. Particularly as I don’t foresee AI creating tastebuds any time quickly – ha! Lots of you probably did observed we examined an AI chatbot operate on the web site this yr to higher assist readers, but it surely’s positively within the early levels and desires extra work. I’m curious to see how that transforms for subsequent yr!

By way of content material this yr, the web site grew leaps and bounds and surpassed the main milestone of 10 million pageviews in a month. Wow! For a grand complete of greater than 115 million views this yr (up from final yr’s 80 million). It’s really insane in the easiest way doable. We additionally hit a significant milestone with my cookbook – greater than 100,000 gross sales in solely 9 months after pub date – woot!

By way of challenges this yr, video positively took a success. YouTube launched Shorts and tweaked algorithms to favor short-form vertical content material, which reduce long-form video views in half. Blah! So new subscribers and progress on YouTube was arduous to achieve. Moreover, competitors is extra fierce than ever on social media, so it’s tremendous difficult for my content material to be seen, even by these of you who’ve subscribed! Given these challenges, I really feel like I have to pivot how I do movies for subsequent yr, although I’m not fairly positive how I’ll do this but. However maintain your eyes peeled, as you’ll probably see me attempt a couple of new codecs out. 😉

Alright, so which new recipes had been hottest this yr? The runaway hits this yr had been important dishes, from air fryer rooster breast to Greek lemon rooster, and jambalaya to filet mignon. Plus, with cut up pea soup, turkey burgers and crab salad, I feel we coated all of the totally different protein choices to fulfill all kinds of dietary wants. Perennial reader favourite mains like rooster fajitas, baked salmon, rooster salad, and sluggish cooker pulled pork stayed on prime as properly.

So what’s coming in 2023? Properly, the start of the yr goes to be a bit loopy as I’m shifting! And with that, Downshiftology will get a brand new headquarters and kitchen – yay!! Who’s prepared for inside design and kitchen group content material?! Haha. I’m tremendous excited, however for sure it’s arduous to plan a lot else proper now. So I’ll simply say keep tuned subsequent yr!

Thanks once more, from the underside of my coronary heart, for all of your assist in 2023. Given all of the aforementioned tech adjustments, your recipe evaluations have by no means been extra essential, and I actually love studying them. I sincerely thanks for trusting and making my recipes yr after yr. Cheers to 2024 buddies – I’ve a sense it’s gonna be one!

Prime 10 Most Considered New Recipes in 2023

One of the vital common recipes to make within the air fryer! You actually can’t beat this straightforward air fryer rooster breast recipe.

2. Parmesan Herb Roasted Acorn Squash

This has been the shock winner of the yr. You guys have cherished the crispy, tacky, herby savory taste on this acorn squash.

3. Greek Lemon Rooster

Golden-baked rooster thighs are coated with one of the best lemon-herb Greek marinade. It’s fast to prep, straightforward to prepare dinner, and the outcomes are improbable!

4. Cut up Pea Soup

That is such a comfy soup recipe and ideal for when you’ve a leftover ham bone from Christmas or Easter. That meaty taste actually infuses the soup!

5. Bearnaise Sauce

This traditional bearnaise sauce is the proper crowning glory for steak, filet mignon, and even prime rib. Simply drizzle it on prime!

6. Berry Baked Oatmeal

Baked oatmeal is a breakfast recipe winner, and it’s made even simpler with combined frozen berries. It’s candy, wholesome, and ideal for meal prep.

7. Jambalaya

This New Orleans consolation meals dish is a traditional one-pot meal. It’s a hearty mix of rooster, sausage, shrimp, veggies, and rice with spiced Cajun and Creole flavors.

8. Filet Mignon

Don’t be intimidated by cooking filet mignon at residence. This recipe is foolproof and delivers probably the most lovely steak with a medium uncommon inside and completely seared outdoors.

9. Turkey Burger

These turkey patties are wholesome, tremendous straightforward to make, completely juicy, and filled with taste from easy substances. Eat them lettuce-wrapped or make a tasty burger bowl.

10. Crab Salad

This do-it-yourself model of a deli favourite couldn’t be any simpler. Only a handful of substances combine collectively superbly for one tasty crab salad.

Whereas these had been the highest 10 recipes of 2023, right here’s a fast record of my all-time hottest recipes and posts:

It’ll be attention-grabbing to see how the all-time rankings change as this weblog and great Downshiftology neighborhood grows. Finest needs to all of you for a wholesome, glad, and protected New Yr!

xo, Lisa

PS – For those who’re maintaining monitor, right here had been the Prime 10 Recipes of 2022, Prime 10 Recipes of 2021, Prime 10 Recipes of 2020, Prime Recipes of 2019, Prime 10 Recipes of 2018, Prime 10 Recipes of 2017, Prime 10 Recipes of 2016, and Prime 10 Recipes of 2015.