The highest 10 recipes on Downshiftology this yr fell into 4 primary themes—Mexican recipes, Mediterranean recipes, sluggish cooker recipes, and one pan recipes. Plus, Downshiftology turned 10 years previous this yr!
High 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 resulting from my transfer! I forgot how overwhelming shopping for a brand new place and transferring may be (particularly when it’s additionally transferring 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 adjustments and AI continued to play an enormous position this yr. I even flew to New York to talk at Tech Week on the impression of AI on creator’s companies and livelihoods. Spoiler alert: the impression will likely be profound. And sadly, AI spam and pilfering of content material has already overtaken social media. So I imagine AI will progress even additional in 2025, and the continued destructive results (like decreased visibility on Google search and stolen copyrighted content material) for Downshiftology are but to be absolutely 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 after I began this enterprise that I might nonetheless be doing this 10 years later. I used to be merely enthusiastic about sharing wholesome recipes and didn’t even realize it may very well be a enterprise again then. However take a look at us right now! And even with all of the tech headwinds, the content material on Downshiftology was considered greater than 126 million occasions (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. Perhaps I’m simply tech’d out in the intervening time. 🤣 However each time I run right into a Downshifter after I’m on the grocery retailer or out purchasing or touring, it simply makes my coronary heart pleased.
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 recognize I favor high quality first. So sadly, even when you observe and subscribe to my YouTube channel and different social media accounts, odds are you could 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 have been hottest this yr? You guys significantly liked my sluggish cooker birria and birria tacos—they’re positively having a second. Consolation meals like meatloaf and hen marsala have been additionally new favorites, which has similarities 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 all the time winners, as are sluggish cooker meals and one pan recipes. Downshiftology classics!
So what’s coming in 2025? We’re truly beginning the brand new yr with a number of Asian-inspired recipes! Preserve 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 slightly slower. I feel 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 really 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 impression on my success, because it evokes others to make my recipes and nudges Google to rank them larger. So thanks for that, and for trusting my recipes—which are 100% human intelligence generated. By yours really. Cheers to 2025 associates!
High 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—sluggish cooker recipes and Mexican recipes!
2. Meatloaf
A traditional meatloaf is consolation meals at it’s best. And the savory-sweet glaze on this recipe actually elevates this cozy meal.
3. Birria Tacos
On condition 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 acquired all that shredded meat, my motto is all the time “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 very best half is that the ingredient listing is tremendous minimal.
5. Crockpot Salsa Verde Hen
Set-it-and-forget-it Crockpot meals are the very best, and this easy 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 occasions I made this Mediterranean baked feta this yr when company came around, but it surely was quite a bit. As a result of it’s significantly the BEST appetizer. So I’m thrilled that you simply all liked it as effectively.
8. Tuscan Tuna Salad
I’m without end making “spins” on my traditional recipes, like tuna salad. When you’ve acquired a tried-and-true base it’s simple to get artistic with flavors, like this shiny Tuscan-inspired model.
9. Greek Hen Burgers
Mediterranean recipes and Greek recipes specifically are all the time Downshifter favorites. So a hen burger recipe infused with garlic, dill, oregano, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and pink onion grew to become an instantaneous favourite.
10. Hen Marsala
One pan meals all the time reign supreme. And this Italian-American traditional of golden hen breasts simmered in an expensive Marsala wine sauce with tender mushrooms and recent herbs will make everybody love sautéed mushrooms (together with me!).
Whereas these have 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. Finest needs to all of you for a wholesome, pleased, and secure New 12 months!
xo, Lisa
PS – In the event you’re holding monitor, right here have been the High 10 Recipes of 2023, 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.