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Wrapping up a great year with the top 25 recipes loved by millions this year! These are the dinners, salads, sweet treats and more you will want to bring into 2026 with you!
The Top Recipe of 2025
This Parmesan Crusted Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner had 2 million visitors in 2025–it has been my top recipe for about 5 years now and counting.
With over 150 5-star reviews, If you haven’t made it, what are you waiting for?!
Parmesan Crusted Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner
This easy parmesan crusted chicken sheet pan dinner is a full meal cooked on one pan. Juicy parmesan herbed chicken, crispy potatoes and veggies make this the perfect weeknight recipe. It's a crowd pleaser and the dinner my family never gets tired of!
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Crockpot Chuck Roast with Vegetables
There is nothing more comforting than a big pot roast with hearty vegetables. This is the easiest, 5-minute prep Crock Pot Chuck Roast recipe. A full meal in one pot and slow cooked so the meat literally falls apart and melts in your mouth and yet requires minimal effort!
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Easy Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup
This thick and hearty easy Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup recipe is going to be your new favorite cozy soup recipe. So simple to toss everything in and allow the rich, flavorful chicken add all of the flavor! Comfort food at it's easiest!
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Cream of Mushroom Pork Chops
These cream of mushroom pork chops are a simple, cozy and comforting dinner that come together so easily. Starting with an optional brine for the juiciest pork, seared and then finished in the perfect creamy mushroom sauce–this is the weeknight dinner the whole family will love!
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Slow Cooker BBQ Country Style Ribs
The easiest country style ribs you will EVER make. Prep these slow cooker country style ribs recipe in about 5 minutes and come back hours later to melt in your mouth BBQ ribs! Dinner doesn't get any more simple than this!
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Grilled Chicken Drumsticks
Nothing beats this simple Grilled Chicken Legs recipe. Classic flavor, crispy skin and tender, fall off the bone chicken drumsticks that will steal the show. Only 5 minutes to prep and easy to cook, but all the delicious flavor everyone at the BBQ will love!
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Ground Turkey Teriyaki Stir Fry
A simple weeknight dinner ready in under 30 minutes, this Ground Turkey Teriyaki Stir Fry is just the right amount of sweet and savory with so much flavor. A simple homemade teriyaki sauce is easier than you think–with a hint of orange zest and all the flavor the whole family will love!
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Air Fryer Fish Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw
These Air Fryer Fish Tacos are ready start to finish in about 15 minutes. Toss a simple Cilantro Lime Slaw together while the fish air fries and you will have the perfect taco dinner. Use your favorite white fish: tilapia, mahi mahi, cod, etc. A weeknight dinner that is so simple and one that everyone will love!
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Crock Pot Shredded Beef
Only 5 minutes to prep, this tender, melt in your mouth slow cooker shredded beef is the perfect set it and forget it dinner recipe. Can easily be varied, served several ways and is freezer friendly so leftovers never go to waste!
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Ground Turkey Rice Bowls with Bang Bang Sauce
These quick and easy ground turkey rice bowls are topped with bang bang sauce that makes the most simple meal level up in a big way. Seasoned browned ground turkey with soy sauce, sriracha and seasoning and then tossed in spicy sauce, and then added to rice bowls with all the toppings–a delicious weeknight meal the whole family will love!
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Creamy Crockpot Chicken Wild Rice Soup
This creamy Crockpot Chicken and Wild Rice Soup is hearty and full of chunks of carrots and celery with savory spices and juicy chicken. A simple, dump and go creamy soup is comfort food at its finest during the cold seasons.
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Easy Homemade Pop Tarts with Pie Crust
Everyone's favorite breakfast pastry can now be yours and freshly baked! These easy Homemade Pop Tarts with pie crust are simple to toss together and more delicious than store bought. Super kid friendly and an easy way to get the kids to help in the kitchen!
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Greek Yogurt Bark
This protein packed peanut butter chocolate Greek Yogurt Bark is a snack that is unlike any other! Less than 10 minutes to prep, the perfect sweet and salty treat and a great creamy cold treat to cool you off on a hot day. Protein powder added for more power in your delicious snack game!
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Easy Lemon Orzo Salad with Feta
Simple to prep and so flavorful, this Lemon Orzo Salad is so quick to toss together and a perfect side dish for any meal. Loaded with fresh herbs, cucumbers, peppers and lots of feta. Lemon zest and juice give the salad a vibrant and fresh flavor everyone will love!
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Puff Pastry Brie Bites
If you need a simple appetizer, these Puff Pastry Brie Bites are going to steal the show. Only about 10 minutes to prep and can be made up to 3 days ahead of time. Top with your favorite jam for a unique flavor everyone at the party will love!
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Lemon Sugar Cookies
These Lemon Sugar Cookies are soft and chewy and with the perfect amount of citrus to bring some sunshine to your day. One bowl and no chill–this easy recipe will be a new favorite for the whole family!
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Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Breast
This air fryer bbq chicken breast is a quick and easy way to get dinner on the table. Ready in under 30 minutes and pairs so well with a variety of side dishes. No need to fire up the grill to get the juiciest barbecue chicken!
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20-Minute Pan Fried Gnocchi
A quick and easy way to get dinner on the table, this skillet gnocchi recipe comes together in under 20 minutes. No boiling required and the perfect golden brown crispy outsides with pillowy soft centers. A perfect addition to any meal!
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Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup
The easiest soup ever–this Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup is as easy as dumping everything in the pot and then stirring it all up in the end. So creamy and cozy, and packed with broccoli, but only a matter of a few minutes to prep!
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Tortellini Caprese Salad
A twist on the classic, this Tortellini Caprese Salad is the pasta salad of the summer–and every season in between. Toss it together in 10 minutes and enjoy the fresh flavors of basil, tomatoes, cheesy tortellini and a delicious balsamic glaze. A perfect side but also hearty enough for a meal!
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Chocolate Spinach Muffins
Looking to get some extra veggies in? Sneak some spinach in with these tasty and simple Chocolate Spinach Muffins! 10 minutes to prep, and super kid friendly. Delicious and wholesome, and a green smoothie in every bite but no one will know!
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Simple Beef Pasta Skillet
This simple ground beef pasta recipe is a perfect pasta dish the whole family will love! Ready in under 30 minutes, this easy cheesy pasta dinner is packed with spinach, tomatoes and just the right amount of Italian Seasoning. Who wants seconds?
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Spinach Ricotta Chicken
This Spinach Ricotta Chicken is so simple to whip up but tastes like a fancy gourmet meal! Rich and creamy ricotta, parmesan, spinach and a few other simple ingredients come together in this delicious chicken recipe to keep you from making the same old chicken all the time! Ready in 30 minutes too!
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6 Simple Overnight Oats Recipes
Want breakfast ready in the morning when you wake up? Try these 6 Easy Overnight Oats recipes for the easiest breakfast of all. 5 minutes to prep and waiting for you in the morning–these will become the best part of your day!
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Creamy Baked Tuscan Chicken
This cozy and comforting creamy Baked Tuscan Chicken is a simple take on a classic dish. A dump and bake chicken breast recipe that can be prepped and served in about 30 minutes. A great dish for a simple weeknight meal or a dinner party–perfect for any occasion!
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There you have it! The top 25 of ’25! Did you make any? Find some new faves??
A few honorable mentions
A few recipes that didn’t make the cut but are definitely must make dishes!
Crockpot Honey Mustard Chicken
This Crock Pot Honey Mustard Chicken is a 10 minute prep dinner that requires only a handful of ingredients. Simple to vary, can be served a number of ways and it is so delicious! This will be the perfect busy weeknight dinner the whole family will love!
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One-Pot Ground Turkey Stroganoff
This simple and delicious one-pot ground turkey stroganoff is a simple hearty meal with everything cooked in one dish. Easy cleanup, minimal prep and a comforting meal the whole family will love. Added tang with a bit of cream cheese makes this creamy sauce the very best!
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Simple Turkey Chili
This quick and Simple Turkey Chili is made stovetop and in just 30 minutes! Full of peppers, beans, spices and one unique ingredient to really bring out the richness of flavor. An easy recipe to prepare for cozy cold night dinners!
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Honey Lime Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
These simple Honey Lime Baked Chicken Fajitas are simple to make and full of flavor and spice. This sheet pan dinner is served in under 30 minutes! A touch of honey, lime and smoked paprika combine for an out of this world flavor the whole family will love!
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Italian Sausage Pasta Bake
This cozy and comforting Italian Sausage Pasta Bake Recipe pairs flavorful Italian sausage with a creamy ricotta cheese mixture along with fresh basil, other cheeses and so much flavor. Simple to prepare and easily made a day in advanced and then baked when you are ready. Leftovers are even better so this dinner is sure to be one the whole family will love!
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Oreo No-Bake Cheesecake Cups
The easiest, 20 minute dessert you that everyone with LOVE, these Oreo No-Bake Cheesecake Cups are the perfect summer treat. 5 Ingredients and so simple to toss together!
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Hope you enjoy these! Can’t wait to share more in 2026!
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