Every year I love looking back at what you actually cooked—not what trended for five minutes on social media, but the recipes that truly became part of your everyday lives.
In 2025, these 10 recipes were the clear standouts. From quick weeknight dinners to cozy staples you’ve made on repeat, these are the dishes that carried you through busy seasons, health resets, and real-life cooking.
Over 1,294,130 of you cooked, saved, or shared at least one of these recipes this year! That’s not just traffic; that’s real meals on real tables, and I can’t tell you how much that means to me. 🙂
Top 10 Recipes of 2025 on ElizabethRider.com
The Perfect Almond Flour Bread Recipe
This one never quits. Soft, sliceable, freezer-friendly — it’s the gluten-free bread you actually want to eat, not just tolerate.
The Perfect Flank Steak Recipe
Still undefeated. Simple marinade, foolproof cooking method, and always impressive whether it’s a Tuesday night or dinner guests.
Healthy Fried Rice Recipe (Quick & Easy)
The clean-out-the-fridge hero. You loved this because it makes leftovers feel like an intentional meal — fast, flexible, and packed with veggies.
Easy Salmon Recipe (Best Ever in 20 Minutes!)
Your go-to high-protein dinner. Five ingredients, one pan, and zero guesswork — this one saved a lot of “what’s for dinner?” moments.
Easy-to-Peel Hard-Boiled Eggs [The Trick!]
Meal prep royalty. If you’ve ever sworn off boiling eggs because of the peeling disaster, this recipe probably changed your life a little.
One reader recently commented, “I deployed your method just yesterday and the results were stunning! Not only did the shells just “slide” away – the eggs were gorgeous.”
How To Make Healthy Hot Chocolate
This healthy hot chocolate recipe is gluten-free and dairy-free. It also happens to be one of the most popular healthy hot chocolate recipes on Google Search. If you make it and love it, please leave a star rating in the comments below to help other readers in our community. (Thank you!)
The Best Healthy Granola Recipe (Easy & Homemade)
This healthy granola recipe is quick, crunchy, and customizable with just 7 ingredients. Unlike store-bought granola, this homemade version is naturally wholesome, lightly sweetened, and makes the perfect topping for yogurt, smoothie bowls, or a simple snack.
TikTok Cucumber Salad
The internet is obsessed with this crunchy, flavorful cucumber salad—and for good reason! Originally inspired by Asian cucumber salads, this version took off on TikTok thanks to its bold, addictive flavors. My take on this viral dish amps up the flavor with crispy chili oil for a satisfying kick.
The BEST Chicken Stock Recipe
This chicken stock recipe was a staple in my home growing up. I remember my mom making chicken stock on the stove every weekend, all winter long. Use it as the base of soups, stews, gravies, or sauces, or sip it plain for a nourishing, savory treat.
Chicken Bone Broth Recipe (Ginger & Turmeric)
This chicken bone broth recipe is rich, nourishing, and infused with ginger and turmeric for added flavor and anti-inflammatory benefits. Use it for sipping, soups, or cooking grains — it’s easy to make and naturally healing.
Honorable Mentions
31 Blue Zone Recipes For Health & Longevity
Not a single recipe, but this collection exploded in 2025 as more of you leaned into longevity-focused eating.
Homemade Bath Salts – Simple DIY for Relaxation or Gifts
Not technically a recipe, but this one deserves a shoutout because you all clearly needed more self-care this year.
Thank you for cooking with me in 2025. These recipes are proof that healthy food doesn’t have to be complicated; it just has to fit into real life. Here’s to even more good meals in 2026!
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