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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!)

Collage of various dishes with text overlay: 20 Top Recipes of 2020! showcasing pasta, pizza, drinks, salads, and more in a vibrant layout.

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

Air fryer cauliflower on a plate.

Air Fryer Cauliflower

2020 was the year of air frying apparently, because this recipe for simple air fried cauliflower was our top new recipe!
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A plate of spaghetti topped with tomato sauce, chopped herbs, and grated cheese, with a fork and spoon on the sides.

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.
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Kefir in a glass with a straw.

How to Make Kefir

Nothing like a good fermentation project to get us all through quarantine. Kefir is a fun one!
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Air fryer buffalo cauliflower on a plate with celery.

Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower

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

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!
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Sweet potato gnocchi in a bowl on a white background

Sweet Potato Gnocchi

Comfort food was a necessity this year. And when carb filled comfort food is the question, gnocchi is the answer.
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Kidney bean curry in a white bowl.

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!
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Vegetarian caesar salad on a platter.

Vegetarian Caesar Salad

Let's me honest, this salad was just a vessel for your homemade sourdough croutons, wasn't it?
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Healthy toast topping ideas on white background

5 Healthy Toast Topping Ideas

With more time at home, breakfast got a little facelift this year!
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Grilled watermelon steak slices topped with crumbled cheese, herbs, and balsamic glaze on a white plate, garnished with fresh mint.

Watermelon Steak

Peak crazy set in by August, when we turned watermelon into savory steak.
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Tepache in a glass with a red striped straw and pineapple

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.
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Sun dried tomato, roasted garlic, and spinach homemade tortillas

Make Your Own Flavored Tortillas

No need to trek to the grocery store for tortillas when you can make flavor-packed ones at home!
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A sliced vegetable pizza topped with cheese, red onions, zucchini, bell peppers, and fresh basil on a red tiled surface.

Veggie Pizza

This classic Veggie Pizza recipe is loaded with colorful roasted vegetables. Vegetarian pizza night just got an upgrade!
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Strawberry smoothie with a red striped straw in a glass.

Strawberry Smoothie

Another addition to our arsenal of smoothies. This one has just 4 ingredients!
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Bowls of chana dal and white rice with lemon wedges rest on a blue surface, accompanied by refreshing glasses of water.

Easy Chana Dal Recipe

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

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!
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Milk in cold brew coffee.

Cold Brew Coffee

No need to buy expensive cold brew at the grocery when you can make your own concentrate at home!
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Strawberry jam in a glass

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!)
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Mung bean soup in a bowl on a blue background.

Mung Bean Soup

The ingredients in this soup are crunchy, savory, and justโ€ฆ perfect.
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Seven bowls of assorted hummus flavors are arranged on a table with pita bread, lemon slices, chickpeas, greens, and a green pepper as garnishโ€”perfect inspiration for those curious about how to make hummus at home.

How to Make Hummus (8 Flavors)

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

Let's eat more plants!

Packed with over 100 reader-favorite vegetarian recipes, my cookbook is your go-to guide for easy, healthy meals that make plant-based eating a breeze.

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