The high 10 recipes on Downshiftology this 12 months skewed in the direction of principal dishes that lined each protein choice, from hen to beef, and seafood to turkey. And despite the fact that tech adjustments dominated the weblog world this 12 months, 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 12 months. Earlier years had been outlined by my cookbook launch, the pandemic, and new social media platforms (howdy TikTok). But when I needed to summarize a serious affect for 2023 it was massive tech adjustments.

Now, to be trustworthy, that’s nearly a given within the digital media enterprise, however this 12 months algorithm adjustments and AI took everybody by storm. And for sure, they’ll proceed to play a serious function sooner or later. If there’s something I’ve realized in operating Downshiftology for 9 years now, it’s that you simply MUST keep on the forefront of expertise and continually pivot to achieve success.

However, as a lot as expertise performs a job 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 can by no means change. Particularly as I don’t foresee AI creating tastebuds any time quickly – ha! A lot of you probably did observed we examined an AI chatbot perform on the web site this 12 months to raised assist readers, however it’s undoubtedly within the early phases and desires extra work. I’m curious to see how that transforms for subsequent 12 months!

By way of content material this 12 months, the web site grew leaps and bounds and surpassed the main milestone of 10 million pageviews in a month. Wow! For a grand complete of greater than 115 million views this 12 months (up from final 12 months’s 80 million). It’s really insane in one of the best ways attainable. We additionally hit a serious milestone with my cookbook – greater than 100,000 gross sales in solely 9 months after pub date – woot!

By way of challenges this 12 months, video undoubtedly took successful. 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 and progress on YouTube was arduous 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 12 months, although I’m not fairly positive how I’ll do this but. However hold your eyes peeled, as you’ll doubtless see me strive a number of new codecs out. 😉

Alright, so which new recipes had been hottest this 12 months? The runaway hits this 12 months had been principal dishes, from air fryer hen breast to Greek lemon hen, and jambalaya to filet mignon. Plus, with cut up pea soup, turkey burgers and crab salad, I believe we lined all of the completely different protein choices to fulfill all kinds of dietary wants. Perennial reader favourite mains like hen fajitas, baked salmon, hen salad, and sluggish cooker pulled pork stayed on high as nicely.

So what’s coming in 2023? Nicely, the start of the 12 months 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 arduous to plan a lot else proper now. So I’ll simply say keep tuned subsequent 12 months!

Thanks once more, from the underside of my coronary heart, for all of your help in 2023. Given all of the aforementioned tech adjustments, your recipe opinions have by no means been extra essential, and I really love studying them. I sincerely thanks for trusting and making my recipes 12 months after 12 months. Cheers to 2024 associates – I’ve a sense it’s gonna be a great one!

High 10 Most Considered New Recipes in 2023

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

2. Parmesan Herb Roasted Acorn Squash

This has been the shock winner of the 12 months. You guys have liked the crispy, tacky, herby savory taste on this acorn squash.

3. Greek Lemon Rooster

Golden-baked hen thighs are coated with the perfect lemon-herb Greek marinade. It’s fast to prep, simple to cook dinner, and the outcomes are incredible!

4. Break up Pea Soup

That is such a comfy 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 traditional bearnaise sauce is the right crowning glory 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 blended frozen berries. It’s candy, wholesome, and excellent 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 essentially the most lovely steak with a medium uncommon inside and completely seared exterior.

9. Turkey Burger

These turkey patties are wholesome, tremendous simple 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 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 great Downshiftology neighborhood grows. Finest needs to all of you for a wholesome, pleased, and protected New 12 months!

xo, Lisa

PS – In case you’re maintaining monitor, right here had 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.