The high 10 recipes on Downshiftology this yr skewed in the direction of important dishes that coated each protein possibility, from hen to beef, and seafood to turkey. And regardless that tech modifications dominated the yr, this little ‘outdated web site nonetheless soared to new highs!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 had been outlined by cookbook launches, pandemics, and new social media platforms (hey TikTok). But when I needed to summarize a significant affect for 2023 it was large tech modifications.

Now, to be trustworthy, that’s nearly a given with this digital media enterprise of mine, however this yr algorithm modifications and AI took everybody by storm. And they’ll proceed to play a significant 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 know-how and continuously pivot to achieve success.

However, as a lot as know-how 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 actually). That may by no means change. Particularly as I don’t foresee AI creating tastebuds any time quickly – ha! Lots of you probably did seen we examined an AI chatbot operate on the web site this yr to raised assist readers, however it’s positively within the early phases 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 main milestone of 10 million pageviews in a month. Wow! And totaled greater than 115 million views this yr (up from final yr’s 80 million). It’s actually insane in one of the simplest ways doable. We additionally hit a significant milestone with my cookbook with greater than 100,000 gross sales in solely 9 months after pub date – woot!

When it comes to challenges this yr, video positively took a success. YouTube launched Shorts and tweaked algorithms to favor short-form vertical content material, which lower long-form video views in half. Blah! So new subscribers had been 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 those that’ve subscribed! Given these challenges, I really feel like I must pivot how I do movies for subsequent yr, although I’m not fairly certain how I’ll do this but. You may see me attempt just a few new codecs out.

Alright, so which new recipes had been hottest this yr? The runaway hits this yr had been important dishes, from air fryer hen breast to Greek lemon hen, and jambalaya to filet mignon. And with cut up pea soup, turkey burgers and crab salad, I believe we coated all of the totally different protein choices to fulfill all kinds of dietary wants. These had been proper up there with reader favourite mains like hen fajitas, baked salmon, hen salad, and gradual cooker pulled pork.

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! I’m tremendous excited, however for sure it’s exhausting to plan a lot else proper now, lol. So I’ll simply say keep tuned subsequent yr!

Thanks once more, from the underside of my coronary heart, for all of your help in 2023. Given all of the aforementioned tech modifications, your recipe opinions have by no means been extra vital, and I actually love studying them. I sincerely thanks for trusting and making my recipes yr after yr. Cheers to 2024 associates – I’ve a sense it’s gonna be a superb one!

Prime 10 Most Considered New Recipes in 2023

Some of the common recipes to make within the air fryer! You actually can’t beat this easy air fryer hen breast recipe.

2. Parmesan Herb Roasted Acorn Squash

This has been the shock winner of the yr. You guys have beloved the crispy, tacky, herby savory taste on this acorn squash.

3. Greek Lemon Rooster

Golden-baked hen thighs are coated with the very best lemon-herb Greek marinade. It’s fast to prep, straightforward to cook dinner, and the outcomes are unbelievable!

4. Break up Pea Soup

That is such a comfy soup recipe and ideal for when you’ve gotten a leftover ham bone from Christmas or Easter. That meaty taste actually infuses the soup!

5. Bearnaise Sauce

This traditional bearnaise sauce is the right final touch 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 ideal for meal prep.

7. Jambalaya

This New Orleans consolation meals dish is a traditional one-pot meal. It’s a hearty mix of hen, 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 probably 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 components. Eat them lettuce-wrapped or make a tasty burger bowl.

10. Crab Salad

This home made model of a deli favourite couldn’t be any simpler. Only a handful of components combine collectively fantastically for one tasty crab salad.

Whereas these had been the highest 10 recipes of 2023, 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 group grows. Finest needs to all of you for a wholesome, completely happy, and secure New 12 months!

xo, Lisa

PS – If you happen to’re preserving observe, right here had been the 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.