The high 10 recipes on Downshiftology this yr skewed in the direction of major dishes that lined each protein possibility, from rooster to beef, and seafood to turkey. And though tech modifications dominated the weblog world this yr, this little ‘previous web site nonetheless soared to new highs!
On the finish of yearly, it’s all the time enjoyable to look again and see the recipes and milestones that outlined the yr. Earlier years have been outlined by my cookbook launch, the pandemic, and new social media platforms (hey TikTok). But when I needed to summarize a serious affect for 2023 it was massive tech modifications.
Now, to be trustworthy, that’s nearly a given within the digital media enterprise, however this yr algorithm modifications and AI took everybody by storm. And certainly, they may proceed to play a serious position sooner or later. If there’s something I’ve realized in working Downshiftology for 9 years now, it’s that you just MUST keep on the forefront of expertise and continuously pivot to achieve success.
However, as a lot as expertise performs a task in my enterprise, it’s my assure to you that my recipes will all the time be examined by people for people (and developed by yours really). That may by no means change. Particularly as I don’t foresee AI creating tastebuds any time quickly – ha! Lots of you probably did observed we examined an AI chatbot operate on the web site this yr to raised assist readers, but it surely’s undoubtedly within the early levels and wishes extra work. I’m curious to see how that transforms for subsequent yr!
When it comes to content material this yr, the web site grew leaps and bounds and surpassed the foremost milestone of 10 million pageviews in a month. Wow! For a grand whole of greater than 115 million views this yr (up from final yr’s 80 million). It’s really insane in the easiest way potential. We additionally hit a serious milestone with my cookbook – greater than 100,000 gross sales in solely 9 months after pub date – woot!
When it comes to challenges this yr, video undoubtedly took a success. YouTube launched Shorts and tweaked algorithms to favor short-form vertical content material, which minimize long-form video views in half. Blah! So new subscribers and progress on YouTube was exhausting to realize. Moreover, competitors is extra fierce than ever on social media, so it’s tremendous difficult for my content material to be seen, even by these of you who’ve subscribed! Given these challenges, I really feel like I must pivot how I do movies for subsequent yr, although I’m not fairly positive how I’ll try this but. However hold your eyes peeled, as you’ll doubtless see me strive a couple of new codecs out. 😉
Alright, so which new recipes have been hottest this yr? The runaway hits this yr have been major dishes, from air fryer rooster breast to Greek lemon rooster, and jambalaya to filet mignon. Plus, with break up pea soup, turkey burgers and crab salad, I believe we lined all of the totally different protein choices to satisfy all kinds of dietary wants. Perennial reader favourite mains like rooster fajitas, baked salmon, rooster salad, and gradual cooker pulled pork stayed on high as effectively.
So what’s coming in 2023? Properly, the start of the yr goes to be a bit loopy as I’m transferring! And with that, Downshiftology will get a brand new headquarters and kitchen – yay!! Who’s prepared for inside design and kitchen group content material?! Haha. I’m tremendous excited, however evidently it’s exhausting to plan a lot else proper now. So I’ll simply say keep tuned subsequent yr!
Thanks once more, from the underside of my coronary heart, for all of your assist in 2023. Given all of the aforementioned tech modifications, your recipe evaluations have by no means been extra necessary, and I actually love studying them. I sincerely thanks for trusting and making my recipes yr after yr. Cheers to 2024 pals – I’ve a sense it’s gonna be a superb one!
High 10 Most Seen New Recipes in 2023
One of the vital standard recipes to make within the air fryer! You actually can’t beat this easy air fryer rooster breast recipe.
2. Parmesan Herb Roasted Acorn Squash
This has been the shock winner of the yr. You guys have liked the crispy, tacky, herby savory taste on this acorn squash.
3. Greek Lemon Hen
Golden-baked rooster thighs are coated with the perfect lemon-herb Greek marinade. It’s fast to prep, straightforward to cook dinner, and the outcomes are improbable!
4. Cut up Pea Soup
That is such a comfortable soup recipe and excellent for when you’ve a leftover ham bone from Christmas or Easter. That meaty taste actually infuses the soup!
5. Bearnaise Sauce
This basic bearnaise sauce is the right of completion for steak, filet mignon, and even prime rib. Simply drizzle it on high!
6. Berry Baked Oatmeal
Baked oatmeal is a breakfast recipe winner, and it’s made even simpler with combined frozen berries. It’s candy, wholesome, and excellent for meal prep.
7. Jambalaya
This New Orleans consolation meals dish is a basic one-pot meal. It’s a hearty mix of rooster, sausage, shrimp, veggies, and rice with spiced Cajun and Creole flavors.
8. Filet Mignon
Don’t be intimidated by cooking filet mignon at residence. This recipe is foolproof and delivers essentially the most lovely steak with a medium uncommon inside and completely seared outdoors.
9. Turkey Burger
These turkey patties are wholesome, tremendous straightforward to make, completely juicy, and full of taste from easy elements. Eat them lettuce-wrapped or make a tasty burger bowl.
10. Crab Salad
This do-it-yourself model of a deli favourite couldn’t be any simpler. Only a handful of elements combine collectively fantastically for one tasty crab salad.
Whereas these have been the highest 10 recipes of 2023, right here’s a fast record 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 fantastic Downshiftology neighborhood grows. Finest needs to all of you for a wholesome, completely satisfied, and protected New 12 months!
xo, Lisa
PS – Should you’re preserving monitor, right here have been the High 10 Recipes of 2022, High 10 Recipes of 2021, High 10 Recipes of 2020, High Recipes of 2019, High 10 Recipes of 2018, High 10 Recipes of 2017, High 10 Recipes of 2016, and High 10 Recipes of 2015.