The high 10 recipes on Downshiftology this yr centered round quick-and-easy recipes. Who doesn’t love a one-pan rooster or shrimp meal or an air-fryer salmon dinner? Plus, I launched my first cookbook this yr and it turned a nationwide bestseller!
Prime 10 Recipes of 2022
Though I posted fewer new recipes in 2022, it was nonetheless a very busy yr for Downshiftology. And that’s as a result of I launched my first cookbook!
After engaged on my cookbook for the final three years (holy smokes, the most important undertaking I’ve ever undertaken!) it was unimaginable to lastly see it in your properties and arms. I knew Downshiftology was a world neighborhood, however the grand scale of this phenomenal neighborhood actually set in after I noticed your photographs from all over the world. To say it was humbling could be an understatement. Tears have been positively concerned. And extra tears adopted when my Wholesome Meal Prep Cookbook turned a nationwide bestseller – all because of you! What a method to cap off 2022.
And but, even with fewer new recipes and movies in 2022, Downshiftology held sturdy. One factor I’m so grateful for with this enterprise is how after greater than eight years of arduous work creating content material (recipes, movies, and posts) progress merely sustains yr after yr. The neighborhood will get stronger and larger, and that compounds if you share my recipes along with your family and friends!
The content material on this web site was seen greater than 80 million occasions (a slight lower from final yr’s 87 million, although stay-at-home orders made 2021 a gangbuster web site site visitors yr). And my YouTube channel gained over 400K new subscribers to finish the yr at 2.42 million subscribers.
Meal prep was a theme that positively took middle stage this yr. Not solely with the cookbook launch, but additionally with my Finances Meal Prep video that you just liked (it bought over one million views!). My roundup of 40+ greatest meal prep recipes was additionally a high publish. And perennial favorites like guacamole, hollandaise sauce, in a single day oats, and deviled eggs continued to be top-ranking recipes.
Alright, so which new recipes have been hottest this yr? Nicely, it ought to come as no shock that the primary most-viewed new recipe aligned with the meal prep theme – easy rooster marinades! Easy and straightforward recipes (which, you realize are my forte) continued to reign supreme. I imply, who can resist one-pan meals and the air-fryer for simple dinners? Beef tenderloin was additionally a vacation favourite together with my home made horseradish sauce (enjoyable reality: I by no means like horseradish sauce till I made it at house).
So what’s coming in 2023? Deep breaths and extra holidays – ha! I really feel like I didn’t embody “downshifting” very effectively this yr with my cookbook launch. So whereas I’ve large plans for Downshiftology in 2023 (I’m a Virgo in spite of everything) with new initiatives like subscription packing containers and branded merchandise, I would even plan some retreats or journeys… for a bit steadiness. Does anybody need to include me?
Thanks once more, from the underside of my coronary heart, for all of your assist in 2022. Cheers to 2023 mates – let’s welcome the brand new yr with open arms!
Prime 10 Most Considered New Recipes in 2022
1. 6 Easy Hen Marinades
Hen dinners turned much more flavorful in 2022 with these easy rooster marinade recipes. From Greek lemon to honey mustard and cilantro lime, these marinades have been a hands-down reader favourite.
2. Air Fryer Salmon
This air fryer salmon is additional moist with a spiced Dijon mustard topping. However one of the best half? It will get a wholesome dinner on the desk in lower than quarter-hour.
3. Beef Tenderloin Roast
Whereas this beef tenderloin was posted on the very finish of 2021, I’m together with it on this yr’s checklist as a result of that’s when it actually had time to rank. And rank it did! It turned your favourite vacation principal, together with prime rib.
4. Shrimp Salad
This basic shrimp salad was a summer time recipe winner. And that’s as a result of it’s arduous to withstand a bowl of chilled shrimp tossed with crisp celery, crimson onion, and a refreshing, herby dressing.
5. Tuscan Hen
A Mediterranean-inspired weeknight dinner favourite. Juicy rooster breasts are simmered in probably the most luxurious cream sauce crammed with parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, onions, and spinach.
6. Horseradish Sauce
Posted on the finish of 2021 together with the meat tenderloin recipe, it’s no shock this home made horseradish sauce turned a high rating recipe – it’s a must-make accompaniment to beef tenderloin, prime rib, and steak usually.
7. Shrimp Fried Rice
This shrimp fried rice is my quick-and-easy model of a Chinese language takeout favourite. Made with rice, shrimp, veggies, and egg, plus savory Asian flavors, it’s one of the best shrimp stir fry recipe ever!
8. Butter Hen
This Indian butter rooster is a consolation meals favourite. Juicy rooster thighs are marinated in a luxuriously creamy, curry-spiced yogurt sauce. Serve it up with basmati rice for an amazingly good dinner.
9. Chia Seed Water
Chia seed water positively had a second in 2022 as folks realized the well being advantages of those superb little seeds. And it’s a private favourite of mine to maintain my digestion shifting alongside when touring!
10. Find out how to Make an Omelette
Making the proper omelette is straightforward with my easy, no-fuss technique. It really works each time! After which all you must do is fill it up along with your favourite filling substances for a formidable and wholesome breakfast.
Whereas these have been the highest 10 recipes of 2022, right here’s a fast checklist of my all-time hottest recipes and posts:
Because the years go on, it’ll be fascinating to see how the all-time rankings change as this weblog and beautiful neighborhood of Downshifters continues to develop! Finest needs to all of you for a wholesome, comfortable, and protected New Yr!
xo, Lisa
PS – when you’re retaining monitor, right here have been the highest recipes of 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, and 2015.
