The prime 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 And regardless that tech adjustments dominated the weblog world this yr, this little ‘outdated web site nonetheless soared to new highs!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 my cookbook launch, the pandemic, and new social media platforms (hi there TikTok). But when I needed to summarize a significant affect for 2023 it was massive tech adjustments.
Now, to be sincere, that’s nearly a given within the digital media enterprise, however this yr algorithm adjustments and AI took everybody by storm. And undoubtedly, they are going to proceed to play a significant position sooner or later. If there’s something I’ve discovered in operating Downshiftology for 9 years now, it’s that you just MUST keep on the forefront of know-how and always 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 really). That may by no means change. Particularly as I don’t foresee AI growing tastebuds any time quickly – ha! Lots of you probably did seen we examined an AI chatbot operate on the web site this yr to higher assist readers, but it surely’s positively within the early phases and desires 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 most important milestone of 10 million pageviews in a month. Wow! For a grand complete 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 significant 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 positively took successful. 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 development on YouTube was exhausting to achieve. 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 have to pivot how I do movies for subsequent yr, although I’m not fairly positive how I’ll do this but. However hold your eyes peeled, as you’ll probably see me attempt a couple of 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. Plus, with break up pea soup, turkey burgers and crab salad, I believe we coated all of the totally different protein choices to satisfy all kinds of dietary wants. Perennial reader favourite mains like hen fajitas, baked salmon, hen salad, and sluggish cooker pulled pork stayed on prime as nicely.
So what’s coming in 2023? Properly, the start of the yr goes to be a bit loopy as I’m shifting! 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 adjustments, your recipe evaluations have by no means been extra essential, and I really 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 very good 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 cherished 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 prepare dinner, and the outcomes are improbable!
4. Cut up Pea Soup
That is such a comfy soup recipe and excellent for when you have got 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 crowning glory for steak, filet mignon, and even prime rib. Simply drizzle it on prime!
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 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 essentially the most stunning steak with a medium uncommon inside and completely seared exterior.
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 selfmade model of a deli favourite couldn’t be any simpler. Only a handful of elements combine collectively superbly for one tasty crab salad.
Whereas these had been the highest 10 recipes of 2023, right here’s a fast record of my all-time hottest recipes and posts:
It’ll be fascinating 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, glad, and protected New 12 months!
xo, Lisa
PS – Should you’re preserving monitor, 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.
