25 Must-Try Recipes Trending in 2025

Wrapping up a fantastic year with the top 25 recipes loved by readers in 2025! From easy weeknight dinners to salads, soups and sweet treats, these are the dishes you’ll want to bring into 2026.

Collage of food images including tacos, soup, salad and chicken dinner.

The Top Recipe of 2025

The Parmesan Crusted Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner was the most visited recipe of the year with 2 million visitors in 2025. It’s a long-time favorite for good reason: one pan, minimal cleanup and big flavor.

Parmesan Crusted Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner

Everything roasts on one pan for an easy, crowd-pleasing meal. Crispy roasted potatoes, garlic green beans and juicy parmesan-crusted chicken make this recipe a repeat favorite.

4.96 from 204 votes

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Plate with pot roast served with meat, potatoes and carrots and chopped parsley on top.

Crockpot Chuck Roast with Vegetables

A comforting pot roast with hearty vegetables and melt-in-your-mouth beef. This 5-minute prep slow cooker roast is hands-off and perfect for busy days.

4.87 from 86 votes

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Overhead view of rotisserie chicken noodle soup in white bowl with spoon.

Easy Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup

A thick, hearty soup that’s simple to assemble using rotisserie chicken for deep flavor. Cozy comfort food that’s quick to make and loved by all.

4.92 from 94 votes

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Cream of Mushroom Pork Chops

Pan-seared pork chops baked in a creamy mushroom sauce — an easy skillet dinner that tastes like a special occasion but comes together quickly.

4.98 from 70 votes

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BBQ boneless pork ribs on wax paper lined cutting board topped with chopped fresh parsley.

Slow Cooker BBQ Country Style Ribs

Prep in minutes and return hours later to tender, fall-apart BBQ ribs. The easiest ribs you’ll ever make.

4.73 from 18 votes

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Overhead view of chicken legs grilled on white dish.

Grilled Chicken Drumsticks

Classic grilled chicken legs with crispy skin and tender meat. Five minutes to prep and perfect for summer cookouts or weeknight dinners.

4.96 from 24 votes

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Turkey stir fry served with rice and topped with sesame seeds and green onion.

Ground Turkey Teriyaki Stir Fry

A quick weeknight stir fry with a simple homemade teriyaki sauce and a bright hint of orange zest. Ready in under 30 minutes.

4.85 from 32 votes

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Air fryer fish tacos topped with cilantro lime slaw on plate with lime wedges.

Air Fryer Fish Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw

Ready in about 15 minutes: crispy air-fried fish with a tangy cilantro-lime slaw. Use your favorite white fish for a fast, fresh taco night.

4.99 from 151 votes

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Crock Pot Shredded Beef

A dump-and-go slow cooker shredded beef that’s juicy and versatile — great over mashed potatoes, in tacos or over noodles.

5.00 from 23 votes

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Rice bowl with ground turkey, bang bang sauce, cucumber, carrots and other ingredients.

Ground Turkey Rice Bowls with Bang Bang Sauce

Seasoned ground turkey tossed in a spicy-sweet bang bang sauce, served over rice with fresh toppings—an easy, flavor-packed weeknight meal.

4.95 from 20 votes

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Overhead view of creamy chicken wild rice soup in bowl topped with chopped parsley.

Creamy Crockpot Chicken Wild Rice Soup

A creamy, comforting slow-cooker soup with chicken, wild rice and vegetables. Dump, set and enjoy a hearty meal later.

4.77 from 13 votes

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Homemade pop tart with pie crust on parchment with bite taken out.

Easy Homemade Pop Tarts with Pie Crust

Fresh-baked pop tarts made from pie crust—simple to make and far better than store-bought.

4.97 from 59 votes

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Greek Yogurt Bark

A protein-packed frozen treat featuring peanut butter and dark chocolate. Less than 10 minutes to prep and perfect for a cool snack.

5.00 from 10 votes

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Lemon orzo salad with cucumber, bell pepper and feta in serving dish with serving utensils.

Easy Lemon Orzo Salad with Feta

A bright, herb-filled orzo salad with cucumbers, peppers and feta. Lemon zest and juice give it a fresh, vibrant flavor.

4.98 from 45 votes

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Puff Pastry Brie Bites

A quick appetizer made with puff pastry and brie. Ten minutes prep, make ahead friendly and topped with your favorite jam for a party-worthy bite.

4.95 from 20 votes

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Lemon Sugar Cookies

Soft, chewy cookies with a bright citrus flavor. One-bowl recipe with no chill required—easy and delicious.

4.90 from 115 votes

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Air fryer barbecue chicken breast on plate with sides.

Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Breast

Sticky, thick BBQ sauce and juicy chicken breast cooked in the air fryer—ready in about 20 minutes and a family favorite.

4.96 from 48 votes

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Pan fried gnocchi tossed in butter and parmesan and topped with chopped parsley.

20-Minute Pan Fried Gnocchi

No boiling needed—pan fry gnocchi until golden, toss in garlic lemon herb butter and serve for a quick, flavorful dish.

5.00 from 5 votes

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Gray ceramic bowl with broccoli cheddar soup served with spoon.

Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup

A dump-and-go Instant Pot soup that’s creamy, cozy and packed with broccoli—perfect for quick weeknight comfort.

4.78 from 36 votes

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Tortellini Caprese Salad

A summer-ready pasta salad with basil, tomatoes, cheesy tortellini and balsamic glaze—quick to toss and hearty enough as a meal.

5.00 from 68 votes

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Chocolate Spinach Muffins

A clever way to sneak spinach into muffins—chocolatey, kid-friendly and quick to prepare. A green boost without the fuss.

4.93 from 26 votes

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Ground beef pasta in skillet topped with basil.

Simple Beef Pasta Skillet

A cheesy, speedy pasta skillet with ground beef, spinach and tomatoes—ready in under 30 minutes and ideal for busy families.

4.87 from 72 votes

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Spinach Ricotta Chicken

A rich and creamy chicken dish with ricotta and spinach that feels gourmet but is easy to prepare—ready in about 30 minutes.

4.94 from 62 votes

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Overnight oatmeal prepared in glasses including several flavors: peanut butter and jelly, banana bread, blueberry muffin, etc.

6 Simple Overnight Oats Recipes

Six easy overnight oats variations for breakfast ready when you wake up—five minutes to prep and a time-saving morning staple.

4.85 from 79 votes

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Creamy Baked Tuscan Chicken

A savory, creamy baked chicken with Tuscan flavors—easy to prep and perfect for a cozy dinner or entertaining.

5.00 from 15 votes

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There you have it—the top 25 of ’25. Did you try any of these? Find new favorites?

A few honorable mentions

Here are additional must-try recipes that were close contenders and remain reader favorites.

Slow cooker honey mustard chicken served over top mashed potatoes.

Crockpot Honey Mustard Chicken

A 10-minute prep slow cooker dinner with honey and mustard—simple, versatile and ideal for busy weeknights.

5.00 from 4 votes

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Skillet with ground turkey stroganoff with egg noodles and mushrooms and topped with chopped parsley.

One-Pot Ground Turkey Stroganoff

A creamy, one-pot stroganoff made with ground turkey and egg noodles—easy cleanup and big comfort.

4.50 from 4 votes

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Red dutch oven with ground turkey chili topped with red onion, green onion and cilantro with wooden spoon sitting in pot.

Simple Turkey Chili

A stovetop turkey chili that comes together in 30 minutes—hearty, spiced and perfect for chilly nights.

5.00 from 2 votes

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Baked chicken fajitas on sheet pan with spatula scooping onto the pan.

Honey Lime Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

A sheet pan dinner with honey, lime and smoked paprika for bright, smoky fajitas that are ready in under 30 minutes.

5.00 from 16 votes

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Pasta bake with Italian sausage in pan with spoon scooping in.

Italian Sausage Pasta Bake

A cozy pasta bake with Italian sausage, ricotta and fresh basil—make ahead friendly and ideal for feeding a crowd.

5.00 from 2 votes

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Oreo cheesecake cups topped with whipped cream and an Oreo along with more cookie crumbs.

Oreo No-Bake Cheesecake Cups

A quick no-bake dessert made with Oreos—five ingredients and about 20 minutes to pull together for a crowd-pleasing sweet.

5.00 from 21 votes

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Hope you enjoy these picks — can’t wait to share more in 2026!

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