Top 10 Readers Favorite Recipes (2024)

by Michelle Dunster

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As we step into a new year, I'm thrilled to share with you the top 10 most beloved recipes from Dishes & Dust Bunnies! These are the most popular recipes on the blog according to traffic!

When I started Dishes & Dust Bunnies back in 2014, I never expected so many people to show interest in the food, recipes and ideas that I shared here. It was originally created as an outlet for me while I shifted into a new lifestyle as a stay-at-home mom – and the feedback has truly been overwhelming!

Your support means so much to me and pushes me to keep making Dishes & Dust Bunnies better each day. Thank you for helping me bring delicious meals to homes all around the world! 🙂

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What to expect in this post?

This post is divided into two sections. The first section features the top 10 recipes that were published or updated in 2023, while the second section consists of the all-time top 10 recipes since I first started this blog back in 2014.

At the bottom of this post, you'll also find some links that will lead you to the previous years top ten roundups if you're interested!

According to web traffic, these recipes were your favorite new or updated posts from 2023!

#10 – Lobster Rolls Recipe – An Atlantic Canadian Favorite!

Lobster rolls are the perfect summer treat! Learn how to make this absolutely delicious dish with our easy-to-follow recipe. You'll be amazed at how simple it is to create these mouthwatering sandwiches using just a few ingredients. Whether you're hosting a cookout or treating yourself, get ready for an unforgettable taste experience!

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#9 – Classic French Onion Soup – The Ultimate Guide

Making french onion soup at home is so much easier than you might think. This recipe walks you through every step, from start to finish, so that you can make this classic dish in the comfort of your own kitchen. Plus, it's a great way to use up any leftover beef broth that you might have lying around. Bon appetit!

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#8 – Thai Chicken Satay Skewers

Try these delicious Thai Chicken Satay Skewers for your next meal! Juicy chicken skewers marinated in a savory combination of spices, served with a creamy peanut sauce. A perfect balance of sweet, salty and spicy flavors that will have you coming back for more.

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#7 – Easy Beef Taco Pasta

Craving something delicious that's still easy to make? This Beef Taco Pasta is the perfect dish! It's full of flavor, and it can be made in just 25 minutes! Try out this flavorful dinner recipe or customize it by adding different veggies or using chicken instead – the possibilities are endless! Enjoy this mouthwatering dish today and tantalize your taste buds with Mexican-inspired flavors.

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#6 – Classic Old Fashioned Gingerbread

This classic old-fashioned gingerbread is a treasured old family recipe from my Great Grammie Alice. It's soft, moist and perfectly spiced with ginger, cinnamon, and molasses. This traditional gingerbread cake is absolutely delicious, plus quick and easy to make. Excellent for Christmas, Thanksgiving or any time of the year, you're going to fall in love with this recipe! ❤️

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#5 – Crispy Oven Baked Breaded Pork Chops

Learn how to make crispy oven baked breaded pork chops with this easy recipe. Seasoned bread crumbs give these chops a delicious crispy crust while keeping them juicy and tender on the inside. Your family will love this quick and easy dinner idea!

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#4 – Homemade Popcorn Chicken Recipe

Looking for a delicious way to spice up your dinner rotation? Check out this fantastic recipe for homemade popcorn chicken! This dish is easy to make and sure to please even the pickiest of eaters. This KFC copycat recipe is so amazing, you'll never want the take out version again! Plus, it's perfect for busy weeknights when you need something quick and tasty. So why not give it a try tonight?

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#3 – Crispy Beer Battered Fish (With or Without the Beer!)

This beer battered fish and chips recipe is so crispy and delicious, you'll never want to order it from a restaurant again! But don't worry, if you're not a fan of beer you can leave it out and substitute it with a special secret ingredient and still get perfectly crispy results!

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#2 – How to make perfect Crispy Onion Rings every time!

Onions are thinly sliced and coated in a crispy batter before being fried to perfection. This recipe is easy to follow and results in onion rings that are sure to please. Serve them as an appetizer or side dish, or pack them up for a delicious snack on the go. In this post, you'll learn exactly how to make perfect onion rings from scratch!

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#1 – Easy Pulled Pork – Oven, Slow Cooker & Instant Pot

There are a lot of pulled pork recipes out there, but this one is the best. It's easy to make and results in tender, juicy pork that will have everyone asking for seconds. Follow these simple steps and you'll be pulling pork like a pro in no time! This easy pulled pork recipe is incredibly delicious and will be sure to please a crowd!

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According to web traffic, these are your top favorite recipes of all time since the beginning of Dishes & Dust Bunnies back in 2014. Enjoy!

#10 – Homemade Jalapeno Poppers

Looking for a delicious appetizer to make for your next party? Check out this easy Homemade Jalapeno Poppers recipe! These poppers are filled with creamy cheese and spicy jalapenos, and they're sure to be a hit with your guests. These are perfect for game day or any party. These tasty little jalapeno poppers are quite easy to make and are so addictive!

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#9 – Spiced Zucchini Bundt Cake

Spiced zucchini cake is an incredibly delicious way to get veggies into your diet! This cake is incredibly moist and the cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg make this a wonderful dessert to serve during this time of year, especially as the weather gets colder.

This spiced zucchini bundt cake is the perfect summer dessert! Made with fresh zucchini, spices, and a hint of lemon, it's moist, flavorful, and absolutely delicious.

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#8 – The Best & Easiest Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts Recipe

Bacon wrapped water chestnuts are so incredibly simple to make and are so addictive and delicious!The smokiness of the bacon and the sticky sweet flavour of the sauce is perfect with the crunch of the water chestnuts. This is an excellent and super popular appetizer for special occasions, Christmas, the holidays, get togethers with friends or for anytime really. It's always a hit in our house, and there are never any leftovers!

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#7 – Honey Garlic Chicken

This recipe for honey garlic chicken is absolutely delicious! Smothered in a scrumptious sweet and savory sauce and so easy to make. You can make this in the oven, in a slow cooker or in your instant pot.

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#6 – Quick & Easy Tartar Sauce

This recipe for tartar sauce is better than store bought and super easy to make! Combine mayo with sweet green relish, lemon juice and a little mustard and you've got a delicious sauce to go with fish and chips or any other favourite seafood.

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#5 – Maple Glazed Salmon

This maple glazed salmon recipe is so simple to make and it's perfect for one of those busy nights when you don't have a lot of time to get dinner on the table. Deliciously sweet maple syrup combine wonderfully with fresh garlic, ground ginger and a touch of soy sauce as a marinade for the salmon.

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#4 – French Onion Smothered Pork Chops

French onion smothered pork chops are absolutely delicious, super flavourful, soul warming and simple to make with simple ingredients. This incredible comfort food is gorgeously cooked while smothered in a rich caramelized onion gravy, then covered in melted provolone and Gruyere cheese. It's melty cheese bubbling on top is absolutely irresistible! This recipe is a family favourite and great served along with mashed potatoes.

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#3 – The Ultimate Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Muffins

These muffins are the ultimate in bakery style chocolate chip muffins. They're soft, fluffy and loaded with delicious chocolate chips. Plus, they're easy to make and require just a few simple ingredients, and delicious with your morning coffee or any time! So if you're looking for an amazing muffin recipe that will knock your socks off, then this is it!

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#2 – How to make The Famous Atlantic Canadian “Halifax Donair”

The Halifax donair is a popular east coast Canadian comfort food with a unique flavour that you won't find anywhere else! It's made with spiced ground beef, tomatoes, onions, topped with a uniquely delicious sweet garlic donair sauce, all wrapped up inside of steamed pita bread! Often compared to gyros, döner kabab, or shawarma, donairs are uniquely Canadian and so very delicious! In this post, I'm going to show how easy it is for anyone at home to cook this delicious dish right in your own kitchen!

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#1 – Old Fashioned Chicken Soup from Scratch (using a Whole Chicken)

In this post, you'll find out exactly how to make old fashioned chicken soup made completely from scratch using a whole chicken and fresh veggies, just like my grandmother did.

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Looking for the Top 10 Recipes from previous years?

Get them below:
Top 10 Recipes from 2022
Top 10 Recipes from 2018
Top 10 Recipes from 2016
Top 10 Recipes from 2015
Top 10 Recipes from 2014

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Top 10 Readers Favorite Recipes (2024)

FAQs

What is the best recipe website? ›

2024's Best Recipe Websites: Our Picks
  1. Minimalist Baker. This site gem is all about making cooking fun, easy, and absolutely delightful. ...
  2. Love and Lemons. ...
  3. Cookie and Kate. ...
  4. Pinch of Yum. ...
  5. Budget Bytes. ...
  6. Smitten Kitchen. ...
  7. A Cozy Kitchen. ...
  8. David Lebovitz.
Apr 2, 2024

What is the best recipe format? ›

1. Standard format. This recipe format is the simplest to understand and uses the least amount of room. It includes an ingredient list followed by a step-by-step process to make the recipe.

What makes a good recipe book? ›

Here are some tricks to make sure your cookbook becomes a cherished, time-tested kitchen companion for your readers.
  1. Identify your audience. ...
  2. Create an outline. ...
  3. Title your recipes thoughtfully. ...
  4. Use consistent names and measurements. ...
  5. Follow the common recipe structure. ...
  6. Test your recipes, and then retest.
May 19, 2020

What meals should everyone know how do you cook? ›

17 Dishes Every Home Cook Should Know How to Make, According to Chefs
  1. 01 of 17. Eggs. Victor Protasio. ...
  2. 02 of 17. Rice. Diana Chistruga. ...
  3. 03 of 17. Roast Chicken. Julia Hartbeck. ...
  4. 04 of 17. Bolognese. Photo and Styling by Julia Gartland. ...
  5. 05 of 17. Baked Fish. Maxwell Cozzi. ...
  6. 06 of 17. Fresh Pasta. ...
  7. 07 of 17. Steak. ...
  8. 08 of 17. French Fries.
Mar 11, 2024

Who won America's Best recipe? ›

ARLINGTON, VA; August 8, 2023 –Brad Mahlof, a home cook from New York City whose cooking style honors both his Sephardic and Ashkenazi Jewish roots, is the winner of THE GREAT AMERICAN RECIPE Season 2, as revealed in the season finale, which premiered Monday, August 7.

Where do most people get their recipes? ›

Some popular sources include:
  • Cooking websites and blogs, such as Allrecipes, Food.com , and Epicurious.
  • Social media platforms, such as Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest.
  • Cooking and recipe books, both physical and digital.
  • Cooking and recipe apps, such as Yummly and Cookpad.
  • Friends and family members.
Jan 23, 2023

What are the 7 common recipe categories? ›

Recipe Categories
  • Breakfast recipes.
  • Lunch recipes.
  • Dinner recipes.
  • Appetizer recipes.
  • Salad recipes.
  • Main-course recipes.
  • Side-dish recipes.
  • Baked-goods recipes.

What are the 8 categories of a recipe? ›

Standard Recipe Divider Categories
  • Appetizers, Beverages.
  • Soups, Salads.
  • Vegetables.
  • Main Dishes.
  • Breads, Rolls.
  • Desserts.
  • Miscellaneous.

What are four things that should be included in a good recipe? ›

  • Yield. The yield tells the number and size of servings the recipe will make.
  • List of Ingredients & Amounts.
  • Step By Step Directions for Mixing & Handling.
  • Equipment (Container Size & Type)
  • Temperature & Time.

What are 2 qualities of a good recipe? ›

A good recipe has two parts
  1. Ingredients listed in the order of their use.
  2. Exact measurements (amounts) of each listed ingredient.
  3. Simple, step-by-step directions (steps listed in sequence)
  4. Cooking time.
  5. Cooking temperature.
  6. Size of correct cooking equipment to use.
  7. Number and size of servings the recipe makes.

What is the most important element of a recipe? ›

Ingredient List - The ingredient list is one of the most critical parts of a recipe. The ingredients should be listed in chronological order, with the ingredient used first at the very top of the list (Palmer, 2020).

What are the four steps to reading a recipe? ›

List the FOUR parts of a recipe:
  1. List and amounts of ingredients.
  2. Step-by-step instructions.
  3. Essential info about temperature and equipment.
  4. Number of servings.

What is the most basic meal to cook? ›

Here are a few simple meals that you might enjoy cooking:
  • Grilled cheese and tomato soup: This classic combination is easy to make and requires just a few ingredients. ...
  • Spaghetti with marinara sauce: This is a simple but satisfying meal that is easy to make in large quantities.
Jan 5, 2023

What is the number one rule when cooking? ›

Of all the important advice out there about cooking, this by far has to be the number 1 rule of cooking: read your recipe completely before getting started.

Is Delish credible? ›

Why You Should Trust Us. We hand-pick every product that appears on Delish with you in mind—and they're all tested, researched, or editor-approved.

Do real chefs use recipes? ›

But the truth is that chefs and cooks use recipes all the time, especially when making something new. They just don't use them the way most home cooks do, by starting at the top and simply following instructions until the dish is finished. Or, at least that's not the only thing they do.

Is there a website where I can list ingredients and get recipes? ›

RecipeRadar helps you to search for recipes by ingredients, plan your meals, and create food shopping lists. The service aims to be distraction-free, privacy-respecting, and is provided as free and open source software so that you can inspect and modify the code - feedback and contributions are welcome.

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