Top-Rated Recipes of 2021 You’ll Want to Try

Happy final day of 2021! It’s been a memorable year, and to celebrate I’m sharing the most popular recipes of the year. Which of these were your favorites?

Here are the top posts of the year, starting with the number one:

Overnight oatmeal prepared in glasses including several flavors: peanut butter and jelly, banana bread, blueberry muffin, etc.
4.85 from 79 votes

6 Simple Overnight Oats Recipes


Want breakfast ready when you wake up? Try these 6 Easy Overnight Oats recipes. They take about five minutes to prep and are waiting for you in the morning—these are bound to become your new favorite quick breakfast.

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Parmesan crusted chicken sheet pan dinner cooked on baking sheet.
4.96 from 204 votes

Parmesan Crusted Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner

One-pan dinners are lifesavers. This Parmesan Crusted Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner pairs crispy roasted potatoes and garlic green beans with juicy, parmesan-crusted chicken for an easy family favorite with minimal cleanup.

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4.77 from 114 votes

Parmesan Crusted Steak and Potato Sheet Pan Dinner

This one-pan Parmesan Crusted Steak and Potato Sheet Pan Dinner keeps things simple and delicious—flank steak and crispy potatoes with asparagus for a complete meal that’s easy to prepare.

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Air fryer barbecue chicken breast on plate with sides.
4.96 from 48 votes

Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Breast

This Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Breast is ready in about 20 minutes. It’s coated in a thick, sticky BBQ sauce with a crisp exterior and juicy interior—an easy weeknight dinner the whole family will enjoy.

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Glass jar with overnight oats topped with sliced banana and topped with peanut butter.
5 from 62 votes

Protein Overnight Oats

This Protein Overnight Oats recipe blends oats with protein powder, chia seeds, peanut butter and maple syrup for a quick, hearty breakfast that’s ready when you wake up.

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Air fryer fish tacos topped with cilantro lime slaw on plate with lime wedges.
4.99 from 151 votes

Air Fryer Fish Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw

Quick and flavorful, these Air Fryer Fish Tacos take about 15 minutes. Pair crisp air-fried white fish with a simple cilantro-lime slaw for an easy weeknight taco everyone will love.

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Tortellini caprese salad in bowl topped with balsamic glaze.
5 from 68 votes

Tortellini Caprese Salad

This Tortellini Caprese Salad puts a pasta spin on a classic—cheesy tortellini, tomatoes, basil and a balsamic glaze tossed together in about 10 minutes. Great as a side or a light meal.

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Glass jar with overnight oatmeal topped with bananas and nuts.
4.90 from 83 votes

Banana Bread Overnight Oats

Just like banana bread fresh from the oven but effortless—these Banana Bread Overnight Oats are an easy, comforting breakfast you can wake up to.

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Chocolate whipped cream piped into white bowl with black and white linen beside it.
4.95 from 75 votes

Chocolate Whipped Cream

With a handful of simple ingredients and about 10 minutes, you can make rich, creamy chocolate whipped cream—perfect for frosting, topping desserts, or enjoying by the spoonful.

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Peppermint chocolate chip cookies with white and dark chocolate chips and candy canes arranged on plate.
4.89 from 160 votes

Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies

Dark and white chocolate chips plus crushed candy canes make these Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies a festive holiday favorite.

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4.74 from 61 votes

Anti-Inflammatory Blueberry Smoothie

Quick to make and full of berries, spinach and anti-inflammatory ingredients, this smoothie is a tasty option for breakfast or a snack.

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Overhead view of rotisserie chicken noodle soup in white bowl with spoon.
4.92 from 94 votes

Easy Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup

This thick, hearty Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup is simple to assemble and full of comforting flavor—perfect for cozy meals.

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Chocolate chip cookies lined on parchment paper with crumbs and chocolate chips surrounding.
4.85 from 113 votes

One Bowl Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies

These one-bowl Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies are ready from start to finish in about 30 minutes and make roughly eight soft, chewy cookies—perfect when you want just a few.

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Close up view of stuffed chicken breasts topped with freshly chopped basil.
4.87 from 30 votes

Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken with Tomato and Basil

This simple Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken brings Caprese flavors to the dinner plate—tomato and basil tucked into chicken for a flavorful 30-minute meal.

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Homemade pop tart with pie crust on parchment with bite taken out.
4.97 from 59 votes

Easy Homemade Pop Tarts with Pie Crust

Make fresh baked Pop Tarts with store-bought pie crust for an easy homemade version that’s more delicious than anything from a box.

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