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I’m excited to share the top 23 new recipes from 2023 on Live Eat Learn! We’ve got everything from fun copycat recipes to vegetarian classics like falafel and vegetarian chili!

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What a delicious year it’s been! This year at Live Eat Learn, we focused on building out our library of classic recipes and cooking guides. I wanted to make a more comprehensive list of posts to help you be more confident in the kitchen!

We added lots of helpful guides like how to make broccoli rice and types of salt and how to cut virtually any vegetable to make this a space that answers all the questions! With so many new posts added, it’s hard to pick some favorite moments, but here are a few standouts of the year:

  • Vegetarian Classics that I finally made after all these years, to include falafel, vegetarian chili, and tofu burgers! How had I not shared those recipes yet after nearly 9 years of running a vegetarian website?!
  • Rhubarb Week, where I made all the rhubarb recipes because somehow I hadn’t cooked with it since adopting my pup, Rhubarb.
  • Copycat Recipes like Madras lentils and this Chick-fil-A cauliflower sandwich allowed me to stretch my food science brain in a fun and creative way.
  • Creamy Beans were the hit of the year with my marry me chickpeas and Caesar beans – what should we do next in the name of creamy beans?!

We also spent tons of time behind the camera this year, filming videos of every single new recipe to help make cooking even easier for you! You can see it all on Instagram and TikTok, where I’ve been posting new recipe videos daily!

Best Recipes of 2023!

These were the top 23 new recipes on Live Eat Learn in 2023! From air frying to vegetarian classics (and a few creamy beany recipes that went absolutely viral), it was a delicious year!

Air fryer eggplant on a white platter with a spoon.

23. Crispy Air Fryer Eggplant (+ Flavor Options)

Everyone was loving this crispy air fryer eggplant and with so many flavor options, it's easy to see why!
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Madras lentils in a bowl with rice.

22. Madras Lentils Recipe (Tasty Bite Copycat)

I LOVED creating this copycat Madras lentil recipe and I'm so happy our readers loved it just as much, making it the 22nd most popular recipe on the site.
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Spaghetti pizza on a serving plate.

21. How To Make Spaghetti Pizza (Perfect For Leftover Spaghetti!)

Who doesn't love an easy sheet pan dinner? This spaghetti pizza is perfect for that and a great way to use leftovers!
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General tso's tofu in a bowl with rice and broccoli.

20. General Tso’s Tofu Recipe (Bake Or Air Fry)

Take out classics but make it vegetarian. This general Tso's tofu hs all the classic flavors but made at home.
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Black bean chili with avocado and onions in a bowl.

19. 30-Minute Black Bean Chili Recipe

Quick recipes was the name of the game for 2023! This 30-minute black bean chili is quick, hearty, and easy to throw together.
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Air fryer nachos on a plate.

18. 5 Minute Air Fryer Nachos

I'm rather obsessed with my air fryer so it makes me very happy that our readers also seem to be. You all loved these 5 minute air fryer nachos!
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Banana overnight oats on a spoon.

17. Healthy Banana Bread Overnight Oats

I was on a real overnight oats kick so I had to throw in my favorite of the bunch!
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Rainbow colored Mediterranean vegetables on a white serving platter with a serving spoon.

16. Mediterranean Roasted Vegetables (With Dill Yogurt Sauce)

Inspired by all the summer vegetables, these Mediterranean roasted vegetables are perfect for warm summer nights.
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BBQ tofu on a platter.

15. Easy BBQ Tofu Recipe (Grilled or Baked)

Who needs barbecue meat when you can make BBQ tofu? This easy recipe is perfect for throwing on the grill for an easy meal.
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Fried cauliflower sandwich on a bun.

14. Chick-Fil-A Cauliflower Sandwich (Copycat Recipe!)

I knew I needed to tackle this copycat recipe because of how much people love this sandwich. This Chick-fil-A copycat cauliflower sandwich is crispy, delicious, and has all the flavors of the original!
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Oil and vinegar dressing.

13. How To Make Oil And Vinegar Dressing (The Comprehensive Guide!)

Everyone needs a staple oil and vinegar dressing and this recipe is that. I show you exactly how to make this versatile dressing.
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Vegan beef and broccoli with rice on a purple table.

12. Vegan Beef And Broccoli (With Soy Curls!)

Again, homemade take-out recipes were clear winners for 2023. This vegan beef and broccoli has the perfect sweet and spicy sauce to enjoy over rice or on its own.
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Frozen yogurt breakfast bark with berries and granola on a pink background.

11. Breakfast Frozen Yogurt Bark (Super Easy!)

This breakfast frozen yogurt bark is super easy to make, only requires a few ingredients, and is the perfect grab-and-go snack for busy days.
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Two mason jars of vegetable broth.

10. 60-Minute Vegetable Broth (From Scraps or Fresh Veggies)

This year I learned just how easy it is to make vegetable broth at home and I set out to teach you all!
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Tofu burger with cheese on a bun.

9. Juicy Grillable Tofu Burgers Recipe

Every vegetarian needs a really, really good grillable tofu burger. This is one of my favorite recipes to date!
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Two slices of toasted bread topped with whipped cheese, roasted cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, black pepper, and a drizzle of infused olive oil on a white plate; cherry tomatoes and herbs nearby on a terracotta surface.

8. How To Make Tomato Confit (5 Ingredients!)

Tomato confit is a staple recipe that seems fancy and complicated but is actually incredibly easy thanks to this helpful guide!
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Onion tart on a plate.

7. Upside Down Onion Tart With Brie

This upside down onion tart was a star of onion week. It's fancy yet easy to make and makes a great appetizer.
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Close up of cooked rhubarb crisp.

6. Foolproof Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp (Step-By-Step)

One of the many recipes inspired by my pup Rhubarb, this strawberry rhubarb crisp is a foolproof recipe thanks to the step by step photos and detailed instructions.
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Falafel in a pita pocket on a plate.

5. How To Make Baked Falafel (With Canned Chickpeas)

This recipe had been on my list to make for ages and I'm so glad I finally did it. Baked falafel is super easy to make and the perfect vegetarian bite.
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A bowl of vegetarian chili topped with shredded cheese, tortilla chips, sour cream, and chopped cilantro, with a spoon resting inside the bowl.

4. 20-Minute Vegetarian Chili Recipe

I developed this recipe specifically to be as quick as possible with the most flavor. And boy, does this 20-minute vegetarian chili recipe deliver!
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Chili seasoning in a bowl with a spoon.

3. Homemade Chili Seasoning Mix (McCormick Copycat)

This homemade chili seasoning mix required a bit of reverse engineering to make sure it's exactly the same as the classic McCormick chili seasoning!
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Caesar beans on toast.

2. Creamy Caesar Beans On Toast

Whether you make this for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, this Caesar beans on toast is a fun and unique twist on fancy toast.
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Marry me chickpeas in a pan.

1. Marry Me Chickpeas (With Creamy Tuscan Sauce)

And coming in at the top spot, my marry me chickpeas. This recipe went viral over on TikTok and for good reason – it's fast, easy, and so delicious you might end up falling in love with it!
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Thank you so much for being a part of our year. I’m so happy you’re here, and can’t wait for all the deliciousness that 2024 will bring! We’ve got a pot of black eyed peas on the stove (for luck!) and are already well into planning some tasty new recipes for your 2024. See you next year!

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