As we bid farewell to another year, it’s the perfect moment to reflect on the culinary delights that captured the hearts of our readers. Samantha Leffler, the senior food editor at Real Simple, has curated the 10 most popular recipes of 2023, ranging from sweet treats to savory wonders. Let’s revisit the dishes that stood out and became your favorites.
- 3-Layer Magic Cake
- Description: A viral homemade cake with three distinct layers—a fudgy bottom, a custard center, and a delicate sponge top. Perfect for any season or occasion.
- Melting Potatoes
- Description: The undisputed king of spuds, these creamy, caramelized potatoes cooked in a very hot oven with chicken stock are a mouthwatering delight.
- Crispy Chickpeas
- Description: Achieving the perfect crisp on chickpeas is made easy with this recipe. Baked in a hot oven on a preheated sheet, these chickpeas are crispy outside and tender inside.
- Thai Peanut Butter Ramen
- Description: A quick and flavorful ramen recipe featuring a sauce with vinegar, soy sauce, and gochujang, perfectly balanced with creamy peanut butter.
- Carrot Cake Breakfast Cookies
- Description: Indulge in cake for breakfast with these delicious cookies packed with healthy ingredients like oats, almond flour, walnuts, and shredded carrots.
- Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
- Description: Channel your inner baker with these delectable cinnamon rolls, featuring a fluffy, tender base and a sweet yet not overpowering cream cheese glaze.
- Creamy Potato-Cabbage Soup
- Description: A comforting soup combining sliced cabbage, onion, potatoes, and carrots in a vegetable broth, made irresistibly creamy with a dollop of sour cream.
- Slow-Cooker Chocolate Pudding Cake
- Description: Utilize your slow cooker to create the gooiest, fudgiest chocolate cake with just 10 minutes of hands-on work. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate treat.
- Braised Fish With Spicy Tomato Sauce
- Description: Impressively presented yet easy to make, this braised fish with spicy tomato sauce can be on your table in just 25 minutes, delivering tender, evenly cooked fillets.
- Make-Ahead Mac and Cheese
- Description: A time-saving and crowd-pleasing mac and cheese recipe that can be prepared up to four days in advance. The blend of Cheddar, Muenster, and Monterey Jack cheeses ensures a buttery, sharp, and tangy delight.
Indulge in these culinary delights and savor the flavors that made 2023 a delicious year!
