The Most Popular Recipes Of 2025 (So Far)

A one-skillet recipe like this, made of hearty escarole stewed in a rich tomato sauce with lots of cannellini beans, was exactly what you were surfing the web for in January. This can be eaten solo with grated Parmigiano Reggiano on top, mixed into ditalini (like we did post-recipe test), or sopped up with a hunk of crusty bread.

Get the Mediterranean White Beans & Greens recipe.

Brisket can be a labor-intensive cut of beef to prepare, but using a slow cooker, like we did in this recipe from April, makes it incredibly easy. The low-and-slow heat results in an extremely tender cut of meat in just a few hours. Not to brag, but no fork and knife are required here—you can literally eat this with a spoon.

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Turns out you’re as completely obsessed with the Dubai chocolate trend as we are! In March this year, we gave you something extra to sink your teeth into—these Dubai chocolate brownies. The crispy, silky pistachio and tahini layer from the original contrasts perfectly with the soft, fudgy brownie.

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The secret ingredient that turned this chocolate cake into a rich and decadent experience this February? Dark and creamy Guinness. Adding it to chocolate cake batter helped deepen the intensity of the chocolate flavor while providing extra richness and moisture to ensure the chocolate cake of your dreams.

Get the Chocolate Guinness Cake recipe.

Last year you were all about our blueberry cheesecake icebox cake. This year, cherry took the crown. Here, cherry jam, whipped cheesecake, and graham crackers are layered in a loaf pan, chilled until set, then turned out and frosted with more whipped cheesecake for a cool, creamy modern dessert that still carries all the nostalgia of the original.

Get the Cherry Cheesecake Icebox Cake recipe.

We’ve always had lots of magic shortcuts for you, from no-churn options to ice cream made in a bag, and now this recipe, ice cream in a mason jar. It really is as easy as it sounds: Simply put heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt into a jar, then shake it!

Get the Mason Jar Ice Cream recipe.

Nothing says party like a giant bakery sheet cake covered in sprinkles, and this copycat Costco Sheet Cake from June was no exception. Layers of fluffy white cake were filled with vanilla cheesecake mousse and covered with light and airy frosting for a homemade version that tastes just like the OG—no membership required.

Get the Copycat Costco Sheet Cake recipe.

When you were searching for a way to elevate your grilling game this July, you discovered that everything is better with a Coke… including chicken. Tangy, sweet, and savory, this grilled Coca-Cola chicken is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Get the Grilled Coca Cola Chicken recipe.