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Best Recipes of 2023

Published 4 months ago • 2 min read

The week between Christmas and New Years might seem like a blur of carbs and cheese, naps and movies, making messes and repeatedly cleaning them up (nothing new if you have kids), but its also one of my favorite weeks of the year.

It's a chance to reflect on the year that is coming to a close and make plans for the new one. I'm using the best of what I have learned in 2023 to make big goals for 2024.

This is a list of the most loved recipes published in 2023. Maybe you will have time to cook one or two during this in between time.

I also included a list of some of my personal favorite things from the past year!


Readers Most Loved Recipes of 2023

These are the recipes that got the most views, comments and highest ratings on Mad About Food in 2023.

Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

Combine pasta salad with a caesar salad to make the perfect dish.

Shake and Bake Pork Chops

Toss pork chops in a crispy panko coating and bake on a sheet pan.

Blueberry Yogurt Muffins

Make the ultimate blueberry muffin with added protein from yogurt.

Crockpot Beef Stew

Cook beef until with vegetables in a flavorful broth.

Whipped Cottage Cheese Dip

Make a protein packed ranch dip by whipping cottage cheese until it is smooth and creamy.

Salted Brown Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies

One of the last recipes I shared this year quickly became one of the most popular. They are simple one of the best chocolate chip cookies ever.


Don’t just take my word for it! This is what one of my readers had to say about Crockpot Beef Stew

Really enjoyed this ! Super easy, love a set it and forget it recipe. The flavor was awesome and would definitely make it again.

Kaitlin


My favorite things from 2023

  • Book - Lessons In Chemistry was the best book I read all year. I fell in love with the characters. A Flicker in the Dark was a close second. If you're a fan of thrillers you will love it.
  • Clothing - 2023 was the year I finally tried Quince cashmere sweaters and I am never looking back. They are cozy, high quality and washable!
  • Workout - SLAM from Get Mom Strong. After I had my son I was completely lost. I didn't know how to workout in a body that was foreign to me. SLAM gave me strength, confidence, purpose and helped me stick with a workout routine that I love!! Whether you're a new mom, seasoned mom, pregnant or just a woman looking to get stronger with simple workouts at home, try SLAM! Use this link to sign up and use code SLAMMADFOOD.
  • Recipe - It might not have been the most popular, but the best recipe I developed in 2023 is this Overnight bread recipe. Please give it a try and let me know what you think!


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