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Top 20 Recipes of 2020

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By: Sarah BondUpdated: Dec 29, 2020 Leave a Comment

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The top 20 new recipes from 2020, with everything from fun projects to easy food preservation (and so much air frying!)

It’s safe to say that 2020 has been one for the books. When the world changed in March, so many people flocked to their kitchens – out of necessity, boredom, and pleasure. And our top recipes of the year certainly reflected that!

There were the “necessity” folks, pickling veggies and making their own croutons. And there were the people at peak quarantine boredom, spending hours making their own pasta. But so many people found joy in their kitchens again, working on projects like homemade kimchi, kombucha, and kefir!

Whichever camp you fall into, I am forever grateful that my recipes could help shape and feed your 2020. Stay tuned as we take on some fun new ingredients and cooking methods in 2021. Happy New Year, friends!

Top Recipes of 2020

1

Air Fryer Cauliflower

2020 was the year of air frying apparently, because this recipe for simple air fried cauliflower was our top new recipe!

2

Fresh Tomato Marinara Sauce

This year saw everyone returning to their kitchens and trying their hands at scratch cooking. And if there's one thing you should absolutely make from scratch, it's marinara.

3

How to Make Kefir

Nothing like a good fermentation project to get us all through quarantine. Kefir is a fun one!

4

Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower

The spicy sister of air fried cauliflower. Serve these with bleu cheese dressing or ranch for a mock buffalo wing!

5

How to Make Kimchi

Combine lots of time at home + a societal love for all things probiotic and you get a whole lot of kimchi makers!

6

Sweet Potato Gnocchi

Comfort food was a necessity this year. And when carb filled comfort food is the question, gnocchi is the answer.

7

Coconut Kidney Bean Curry

Pantry staples became a new food group this year. It's no wonder this curry, made with almost all pantry staples, was a hot recipe!

8

Vegetarian Caesar Salad

Let's me honest, this salad was just a vessel for your homemade sourdough croutons, wasn't it?

9

5 Healthy Toast Topping Ideas

With more time at home, breakfast got a little facelift this year!

10

Watermelon Steak

Peak crazy set in by August, when we turned watermelon into savory steak.

11

Pineapple Tepache

One of my favorite fermentations! You use the peel of the pineapple, which is full of healthy yeasts, to create a sweet, beer-like drink.

12

Make Your Own Flavored Tortillas

No need to trek to the grocery store for tortillas when you can make flavor-packed ones at home!

13

Veggie Pizza

This classic Veggie Pizza recipe is loaded with colorful roasted vegetables. Vegetarian pizza night just got an upgrade!

14

Strawberry Smoothie

Another addition to our arsenal of smoothies. This one has just 4 ingredients!

15

Easy Chana Dal Recipe

This year saw a rise in international recipes, and you guys were loving this delicious Indian/Pakistani-inspired recipe.

16

The Ultimate Guide to Quick Pickled Vegetables

We learned that it's always a good idea to have some preserved food on hand, and pickling is a great way to do it!

17

Cold Brew Coffee

No need to buy expensive cold brew at the grocery when you can make your own concentrate at home!

18

No Pectin Berry Jam

Did you know you can make no pectin jam without fancy equipment? Here's how I make easy 3 Ingredient Berry Jam (in 4 tasty flavors!)

19

Mung Bean Soup

The ingredients in this soup are crunchy, savory, and just… perfect. 

20

How to Make Hummus (8 Flavors)

For all those days spent working at home, snacks were a meal unto themselves!

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