The highest 10 recipes on Downshiftology this yr fell into 4 major themes—Mexican recipes, Mediterranean recipes, gradual cooker recipes, and one pan recipes. Plus, Downshiftology turned 10 years previous this yr!
Prime 10 Recipes of 2024
And right here we’re once more on the shut of one other yr! For me, 2024 appeared to fly by, and that was probably as a consequence of my transfer! I forgot how overwhelming shopping for a brand new place and shifting might be (particularly when it’s additionally shifting the enterprise). I used to be additionally overly optimistic on how rapidly I’d get resettled, as a result of it’s now ten months later and I nonetheless don’t have furnishings positioned or curtains hung. It’s on the to do listing although, lol!
Persevering with the theme of final yr’s wrap up, tech modifications and AI continued to play an enormous position this yr. I even flew to New York to talk at Tech Week on the influence of AI on creator’s companies and livelihoods. Spoiler alert: the influence shall be profound. And sadly, AI spam and pilfering of content material has already overtaken social media. So I consider AI will progress even additional in 2025, and the continued unfavorable results (like lowered visibility on Google search and stolen copyrighted content material) for Downshiftology are but to be totally seen.
However, I select to remain optimistic! As a result of this enterprise is all about evolving, and I’ll proceed to evolve. I imply, we survived a pandemic collectively, so we’ll certainly survive some Terminator-style AI tech, proper?
By way of content material this yr, we had one main milestone, and that was the ten yr anniversary of Downshiftology – woot! I had NO IDEA once I began this enterprise that I’d nonetheless be doing this 10 years later. I used to be merely obsessed with sharing wholesome recipes and didn’t even understand it may very well be a enterprise again then. However have a look at us immediately! And even with all of the tech headwinds, the content material on Downshiftology was considered greater than 126 million instances (up from final yr’s 115 million). Merely mindboggling, and that’s all because of YOU and this phenomenal neighborhood!
Talking of neighborhood, as I look to 2025, I’d actually like to do extra neighborhood issues. I do not know what that appears like proper now, however I’m voting for extra “in-person” issues. Possibly I’m simply tech’d out for the time being. 🤣 However each time I run right into a Downshifter once I’m on the grocery retailer or out buying or touring, it simply makes my coronary heart glad.
Video continues to be a problem with extra competitors than ever earlier than and short-form video is being churned so rapidly it appears to be amount over high quality (as a result of the algorithms favor that). Although you already know I choose high quality first. So sadly, even in the event you observe and subscribe to my YouTube channel and different social media accounts, odds are chances are you’ll not see my content material. That’s why it’s tremendous vital you’re subscribed to my e mail listing, so that you by no means miss something!
Alright, so which new recipes had been hottest this yr? You guys critically liked my gradual cooker birria and birria tacos—they’re positively having a second. Consolation meals like meatloaf and hen marsala had been additionally new favorites, which is analogous to perennial cozy favorites like chili, beef stew, white hen chili, and Tuscan hen. All in all, it’s clear that Mexican recipes and Mediterranean recipes are at all times winners, as are gradual cooker meals and one pan recipes. Downshiftology classics!
So what’s coming in 2025? We’re really beginning the brand new yr with a number of Asian-inspired recipes! Maintain your eyes peeled for these. And I’m going to be touring a bunch subsequent yr, so heads up that content material could also be a bit of slower. I believe I have already got six journeys deliberate within the first six months, together with a visit to Spain with my nephew in June, which I’m tremendous enthusiastic about! Lastly, I’m hoping to truly furnish my place by the top of 2025. Lol. #objectives. After which sure, I’ll do a house tour video!
Thanks a lot in your continued love and assist of Downshiftology! Your scores and feedback on my recipes have a profound influence on my success, because it conjures up others to make my recipes and nudges Google to rank them increased. So thanks for that, and for trusting my recipes—which might be 100% human intelligence generated. By yours really. Cheers to 2025 buddies!
Prime 10 Most Considered New Recipes in 2024
1. Birria
It’s no shock that this birria recipe took the highest spot this yr because it combines two issues that each this Downshifter neighborhood and I really like—gradual cooker recipes and Mexican recipes!
2. Meatloaf
A basic meatloaf is consolation meals at it’s best. And the savory-sweet glaze on this recipe actually elevates this cozy meal.
3. Birria Tacos
Provided that birria was the #1 most considered recipe, it’s no shock that birria tacos was additionally a winner. As a result of if you’ve obtained all that shredded meat, my motto is at all times “make a taco!”
4. Lemon Pepper Hen
Lemon pepper hen is a weeknight dinner winner that may be made in about quarter-hour! And the most effective half is that the ingredient listing is tremendous minimal.
5. Crockpot Salsa Verde Hen
Set-it-and-forget-it Crockpot meals are the most effective, and this straightforward mixture of salsa verde and hen breasts is kind of versatile (tacos, bowls, salads, and extra!).
6. Marinated White Beans
This was the shock hit of this yr’s listing. My marinated white beans grew to become a viral social media sensation! So mush so, that I’m already pondering of comparable recipes (keep tuned!).
7. Mediterranean Baked Feta
I can’t even inform you what number of instances I made this Mediterranean baked feta this yr when company came around, however it was loads. As a result of it’s critically the BEST appetizer. So I’m thrilled that you simply all liked it as effectively.
8. Tuscan Tuna Salad
I’m eternally making “spins” on my basic recipes, like tuna salad. When you’ve obtained a tried-and-true base it’s simple to get inventive with flavors, like this vibrant Tuscan-inspired model.
9. Greek Hen Burgers
Mediterranean recipes and Greek recipes particularly are at all times Downshifter favorites. So a hen burger recipe infused with garlic, dill, oregano, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and crimson onion grew to become an instantaneous favourite.
10. Hen Marsala
One pan meals at all times reign supreme. And this Italian-American basic of golden hen breasts simmered in an opulent Marsala wine sauce with tender mushrooms and contemporary herbs will make everybody love sautéed mushrooms (together with me!).
Whereas these had been the highest 10 recipes of 2024, right here’s a fast listing of my all-time hottest recipes and posts:
It’ll be attention-grabbing to see how the all-time rankings change as this weblog and great Downshiftology neighborhood grows. Greatest needs to all of you for a wholesome, glad, and protected New 12 months!
xo, Lisa
PS – For those who’re maintaining monitor, right here had been the Prime 10 Recipes of 2023, Prime 10 Recipes of 2022, Prime 10 Recipes of 2021, Prime 10 Recipes of 2020, Prime Recipes of 2019, Prime 10 Recipes of 2018, Prime 10 Recipes of 2017, Prime 10 Recipes of 2016, and Prime 10 Recipes of 2015.