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From comfort food classics to time-saving favorites, these 10 recipes were clicked, saved, and made more than any others on the blog in 2025.

cornbread is #1 recipe of top 10 recipes of 2025.


 

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Well, 2025 is behind us and what a delicious year it was! 😋

I spent some time looking at which recipes YOU loved most this past year, and I have to say – you have excellent taste!

Whether you’re meal planning for the week ahead or just looking for some tried-and-true inspiration, these reader favorites are a great place to start!

#1: The Best Cornbread Recipe

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cornbread is #1 recipe of top 10 recipes of 2025.
The Best Homemade Cornbread Recipe
This isn't just good cornbread – it's the cornbread that converts people who “don't like cornbread.” Slightly sweet, perfectly moist, with those beautiful golden edges everyone fights over. It's been our go-to side dish for chili, soup, and BBQ for years, and apparently, you agree!
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If you love this recipe, try Sweet & Tangy Cranberry Cornbread – This festive twist on classic cornbread adds tart cranberries for a sweet-savory combo that’s perfect with holiday meals or winter soups!

#2: Easy Sourdough Bread Recipe

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A loaf of rustic bread rests on a black and white checkered cloth, with a slice in front spread with melted butter.
Easy Sourdough Bread Recipe
The recipe that makes sourdough approachable! You don't need to be a bread-baking expert to nail this one. That beautiful crust, those gorgeous holes, that tangy flavor – all achievable in your own kitchen. No wonder this was one of your favorites!
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If you love this recipe, try: Orange Cranberry Sourdough Bread with Pistachios – Once you’ve mastered basic sourdough, this festive version with fruit and nuts takes your bread game to the next level!

#3: The Best Chicken Tacos Recipe Ever

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The Best Chicken Tacos Ever
Bold claim, I know – but thousands of you seem to agree! These tacos are juicy, flavorful, and come together so fast. They're perfect for busy weeknights when you want something that tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen (but you didn't). Taco Tuesday just got a whole lot better!
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If you love this recipe, try: Instant Pot Chicken Tacos – Love these tacos but short on time? The Instant Pot version is even faster and just as delicious – perfect for those extra-busy nights!

#4: Grandma’s Quick Pickled Cucumbers

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A white bowl brimming with quick pickled cucumbers and sliced green onions in a clear liquid. Fresh green onions, roots intact, lay beside the bowl on a wooden surface.
Quick Pickled Cucumbers – Refrigerator Pickles
Crispy, tangy, and ready in just a few hours – these quick pickles are ridiculously easy and dangerously addictive. My grandma's recipe has been making people happy for decades, and I love that it's now in your recipe boxes too. They're perfect on sandwiches, burgers, or straight from the jar!
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If you love this recipe, try: Homemade Dill Pickles (Refrigerator Pickles) – If you loved the quick pickle method, these traditional dill pickles use the same easy refrigerator technique for that classic dill pickle flavor!

#5: Homemade Subway Bread Recipe

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Homemade Subway Bread Recipe
Who knew you could recreate that iconic Subway bread texture at home? This soft, slightly sweet bread makes the BEST sandwiches and costs a fraction of what you'd pay at the sandwich shop. Plus, your kitchen will smell amazing while it bakes!
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If you love this recipe, try: Homemade Pretzel Rolls – Take your sandwich game up another notch with these chewy, salty pretzel rolls – they’re the perfect vessel for your favorite fillings!

#6: Homemade Biscuits and Gravy

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Homemade Biscuits and Gravy
Pure comfort in a bowl! Flaky homemade biscuits smothered in rich, creamy sausage gravy – this is the breakfast (or breakfast-for-dinner) that makes everything better. It's hearty, it's satisfying, and it's clearly a reader favorite for good reason.
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If you love this recipe, try: Easy Egg and Potato Breakfast Casserole – Another comforting breakfast favorite! This casserole has all the hearty goodness you love, plus it feeds a crowd and can be made ahead.

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The Original Toll House Cookie Recipe
Sometimes you just can't improve on a classic! This is the original recipe from the back of the Nestle bag, and there's a reason it's been America's favorite for generations. Crispy edges, chewy centers, and those melty chocolate chips – perfection in cookie form.
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If you love this recipe, try: Perfect Peanut Butter Cookies – Another timeless classic! These peanut butter cookies are just as beloved and just as simple – perfect for when you need a chocolate chip cookie alternative.

#8: 8 Delicious No-Bake Oatmeal Energy Balls

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all 8 kinds of oatmeal energy balls all lined up in a 5 by 8 pattern on a white board.
8 No-Bake Oatmeal Energy Balls
Healthy snacking made easy! These energy balls are packed with good-for-you ingredients, take minutes to make, and actually taste like a treat. No wonder you kept coming back to this one – it's the perfect grab-and-go snack for busy families.
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If you love this recipe, try: White Chocolate and Craisin Granola Bars – Another wholesome, homemade snack option! These granola bars are just as convenient and way better than anything you’ll find at the store.

#9: Same Day Sourdough Pizza Crust

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Two pizzas on parchment paper; one topped with pepperoni and uncut, the other with just cheese and cut into four pieces. A metal pizza cutter rests beside the pizzas on a wooden board.
Same Day Sourdough Pizza Crust
Sourdough pizza without the wait! This recipe lets you enjoy that amazing sourdough flavor and texture the very same day you make it. Game-changer for pizza night! The crust is crispy, chewy, and so much better than delivery.
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If you love this recipe, try: Cheesy Sausage and Pepper Stromboli – Love that pizza dough? Use it to make this incredible stromboli – it’s like a rolled-up pizza packed with Italian sausage, peppers, and cheese!

#10: Easy Glazed Donut Recipe

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close up golden brown circle doughnut with shimmering glaze on white plate
Easy Glazed Donut Recipe
Light, fluffy, and covered in sweet glaze – these donuts are what weekend mornings are made for! They're surprisingly easy to make and taste just like the ones from your favorite donut shop (maybe even better). No wonder this recipe was such a hit!
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If you love this recipe, try: Sweet Cherry Waffles – Another sweet breakfast treat! These fluffy waffles studded with cherries are perfect for special weekend mornings when you want something indulgent.

There you have it – your most-loved recipes of 2025!

I’d love to know – which of these have YOU made? Hit reply and tell me your favorite! And if you haven’t tried some of these yet, consider this your sign to add them to your meal plan.

Here’s to another year of delicious home cooking together!

Thank you for being here! I so appreciate you

Melissa

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