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I have three \u201cMost Popular\u201d lists for you:<\/strong><\/p>\n\nTop 10 Most Popular Recipes<\/strong> This Year<\/strong> (the recipes that got the most traffic this year \u2013 all recipes<\/span> from the last nearly two decades of blogging are in the running for this list)<\/li>\nTop 10 Most Popular Recipes of 2025<\/strong> (from the recipes posted just this year<\/span>!)<\/li>\nTop 4 Mel\u2019s Favorite Recipe Picks of 2025<\/strong> (because my personal favorites don\u2019t always line up with the analytics) <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\u27a1\ufe0f\u27a1\ufe0f Did any of your favorites make the list??<\/strong><\/p>\n10 Most Popular Recipes This Year<\/h2>\n These recipes are truly standing the test of time.<\/strong> \u2b50\ufe0f<\/p>\n\n
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Easy Homemade French Bread<\/h3>\n This is the all-time most popular recipe on my website for over ten years! Best homemade bread ever.<\/span><\/p>\n Get the Recipe<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta<\/h3>\n Apparently the world loves creamy shrimp pasta (and so do I!). Yum.<\/span><\/p>\n Get the Recipe<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The Best Chicken Quesadillas<\/h3>\n The seasoning mixture for these easy chicken quesadillas makes them ultra-delicious\u2026this is a go-to meal for our family.<\/span><\/p>\n Get the Recipe<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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60-Second Chocolate Chip Mug Cookie<\/h3>\n This recipe is worth clicking on just for the comment section alone. #iykyk \ud83d\ude1c<\/span><\/p>\n Get the Recipe<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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My Favorite Chocolate Molten Lava Cakes<\/h3>\n Considering this one of my favorite desserts of all-time, I am thrilled it made the top 10 list this year!<\/span><\/p>\n Get the Recipe<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The Best Fish Tacos<\/h3>\n Not only are these fish tacos exceptional, but that creamy, flavorful sauce is just about the best thing ever.<\/span><\/p>\n Get the Recipe<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Sour Cream Banana Bread<\/h3>\n Such a classic, this banana bread is exceptionally wonderful. <\/span><\/p>\n Get the Recipe<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Baked Sweet and Sour Chicken<\/h3>\n This is the recipe that put my website on the map! It went viral and is still super popular almost 20 years later. Better than takeout!<\/span><\/p>\n Get the Recipe<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Perfect Chocolate Fondue<\/h3>\n This easy chocolate fondue is so fun for parties\u2026or any time you get a chocolate (or fondue) craving. The recipe lists all of our favorite things to dip in it!<\/span><\/p>\n Get the Recipe<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The Best Monkey Bread<\/h3>\n This cinnamon sugar monkey bread turns caramelly and delicious when baked \u2013 it’s so good!<\/span><\/p>\n Get the Recipe<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
10 Most Popular Recipes of 2025<\/h2>\n All of these recipes were posted in 2025<\/strong>\u2026and lest you worry that recipes posted at the end of the year don\u2019t get a fair chance, take a look (some of the most popular recipes this year were posted in the last few weeks!). <\/p>\n\n
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Easy Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin<\/h3>\n You might be just as surprised as I am that this recipe tops the list, but it really is so juicy, tender and delicious. A well-deserved first place!<\/span><\/p>\n Get the Recipe<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Salted Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies<\/h3>\n These cookies were popular the instant I posted the recipe. They are truly exceptional.<\/span><\/p>\n Get the Recipe<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Amazing Lemon Blueberry Scones<\/h3>\n I am powerless to resist the charms of these lemon blueberry scones. They are tremendously delicious!<\/span><\/p>\n Get the Recipe<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Baked Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti<\/h3>\n Turns out, casserole are still popular among humanity, and this baked chicken spaghetti tops the list this year!<\/span><\/p>\n Get the Recipe<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Best Baked Salmon<\/h3>\n This is a sure fire way to cook salmon perfectly \u2013 the flavor is so good, and the salmon is tender and tasty.<\/span><\/p>\n Get the Recipe<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Summer Corn Chowder<\/h3>\n Although this recipe was posted later in the year, it quickly skyrocketed to one of the most popular this year and for good reason! It’s incredible.<\/span><\/p>\n Get the Recipe<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Glazed Cranberry Orange Bread<\/h3>\n This one proves that even if a recipe is posted in December, it can still make the top 10 most popular list. So many of you have made and loved this one!<\/span><\/p>\n Get the Recipe<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Easy Refried Beans<\/h3>\n Such a simple recipe, but these easy (flavorful!) refried beans were well-loved this year. It makes the best side dish for so many Mexican-inspired meals. <\/span><\/p>\n Get the Recipe<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Asian Chicken Salad with the Yummiest Dressing<\/h3>\n Fresh, flavorful, and absolutely incredible \u2013 this salad was an instant favorite!<\/span><\/p>\n Get the Recipe<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Hot Cocoa Cookies<\/h3>\n I squealed in delight when I saw this recipe made the top 10 list. I KNEW IT! I’m betting these cookies are going to end up being one of the most popular recipes I’ve EVER posted. They are that good.<\/span><\/p>\n Get the Recipe<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Mel\u2019s Favorite Recipe Picks of 2025 <\/h2>\n In all fairness, all of the recipes already listed above are favorites of mine, too\u2026but there are a few of my personal faves that didn\u2019t make either list, and I just have to give them a shout out! These four recipes have become some of my most-made recipes this year. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n
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Cosmic Brownie Cookies<\/h3>\n I mean\u2026seriously\u2026how can anyone overlook these fudgy, rich cookies? They are one of my favorite cookies ever.<\/span><\/p>\n Get the Recipe<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Fluffy Blended Cottage Cheese Pancakes<\/h3>\n I make these pancakes for breakfast at least once a week \u2013 they have become an absolute staple around here.<\/span><\/p>\n Get the Recipe<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Chicken and Veggie Fajita Bowls<\/h3>\n These fajita bowls are one of the yummiest dinners, and I love them so much that I’m requesting them for my birthday dinner in a few weeks.<\/span><\/p>\n Get the Recipe<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Homemade Sourdough Bagels<\/h3>\n I’m making a double batch of these nearly weekly \u2013 that’s how quickly we devour them! I love the overnight rise.<\/span><\/p>\n Get the Recipe<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
If you\u2019ve made it this far, I\u2019d love to know your favorite recipes this year!<\/strong> Tell me below. \u2b07\ufe0f\u2b07\ufe0f<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nDisclaimer: I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n
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