From salads to stir-fries, pasta and more, these recipes were in the top 10 readers’ favorite recipes of 2022!
Happy New Year – I hope you had a fabulous end to the holiday season!
Ours felt fuller than ever — in a mildly stressful way (does crying in the car before a media event count as stressed?!), but also in a genuinely wonderful way. We went to the Nutcracker ballet with Gwen and my niece, my mother and I attended a Mannheim steamroller concert on Christmas Eve, Ben and I threw our first Christmas party, and I played Amy Grant so much that Gwen knew the lyrics to Tender Tennessee by heart Christmas, haha.
All in all I was excited to get the house delivered and cleaned out and to welcome the new year with open arms. 2022 has been a year of books, both personally and professionally, and I’m so excited for what 2023 has in store!
Before we move on, I want to share the top 10 new recipes in 2022 as ranked by your clicks, views, and shares. This is my favorite post of the year because I love seeing what YOU loved!
This was a special year for IGE as I started working with an old blogger buddy turned food photographer to take on the photography of my recipes. Together, Ashley and I have posted dozens of new recipes this year and updated photos for oldie-but-goodie recipes like Caprese Skewers, Crock Pot Chicken and Wild Rice Soup, Pasta Pomodoro, Gluten Free Sugar Cookies, Gluten Free Baked Potatoes, and more. As you know, we eat with our eyes first. Having photos that really show how delicious these existing recipes are was a HUGE highlight of 2022.
Let me know as we head into the new year if you have any recipe requests! What would you like to see more of? i am here to help 🙂
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Without further ado – let’s get on with it!
Top recipes from the past few years
#1 Jennifer Aniston Salad
Every year there’s a new recipe that goes viral on social media and it’s so much fun waiting to see which one it becomes. In 2022, without a doubt, it was the Jennifer Aniston Salad. They all loved making this high-protein, plant-based recipe for healthy ready-to-eat lunches in 2022.
Reader Nikole says: “This salad is so delicious. There is so much flavor explosion happening and the next bite is never the same as the last. I could eat this for breakfast, lunch and dinner and wouldn’t get tired of it.”
#2 Oven baked burgers
You loved this hack for making burgers when it’s too cold to grill outside or you want to keep your stovetop as grease-free as I do! These juicy burgers are still repeated at my house.
Reader Taryn says: “These are the best! My husband always commented on how good they were. I added Montreal steak seasoning to my meat and it was perfect. Game Changer.”
#3 Beef and Vegetable Enchilada Skillet
Craving enchiladas but not the requisite stuffing and rolling? I have you! This easy skillet recipe combines all the ingredients for beef and vegetable enchiladas into one delicious recipe. So, as simple as that.
Reader Nancy says: “We made this for dinner last night and my husband is still talking about it this morning! Definitely go into menu rotation.”
#4 Thai Quinoa Salad with Peanut Dressing
I dream of this topping-filled salad at least once a week — the peanut sauce is sooooo good. Ben and I started adding cooked quinoa to our lunch salads last year to increase stamina. It really makes a difference.
Reader Gale says: “I made the mistake of making the dressing way earlier, and now I can’t stop getting a little taste of it (just for quality control, you know…). Next time I’d better do double!”
#5 Spicy Tuna Roll Shell
In 2022, food and meal prices skyrocketed – I think that had a lot to do with the success of my Spicy Tuna Roll Bowls. All the flavor of a restaurant’s spicy tuna roll, prepared with staples from the fridge and pantry. Absolutely delicious!
Reader Megan says: “Wow, this recipe was phenomenal!! It tasted EXACTLY like a delicious spicy tuna roll! My husband has asked me to do it every week and I may just have to make up.”
#6 Risotto with shrimp and asparagus
I was thrilled to update the photos for this oldie-but-goodie recipe to introduce it to new readers and give new inspiration to those who may have seen it in the past. I have yet to have a dissatisfied customer making this delicious yet easy risotto recipe.
Reader Betty says: “I loved this recipe so much. I’ve never made risotto before, but your instructions worked perfectly. The finished product was delicious. The leftovers were even wonderful.”
#7 Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
The idea for this pasta salad recipe has been on my to-do list for YEARS – so glad I got to make it and share it this year because you guys loved it too! Great for serving with everything from a summer barbecue to a delicious spring dinner and every moment in between. This is another recipe I often daydream about!
Reader Kristen says: “I absolutely LOVE this salad, I’ve made it at least 3 times in the last week!!”
#8 Creamy Mushroom Parmesan Pasta
This gluten-free pasta recipe was inspired by a meal Ben and I had in New York during the 2021 holiday season. It was a dead ringer for the restaurant food. I loved bringing a little bit of NYC into your kitchen with this recipe.
Reader Janan says: “This pasta dish is amazing!! All my favorite veggies – bacon, mushrooms, spinach, whipped cream. lol It will be repeated for our house. So easy too!”
#9 Quick and Easy Gluten Free Pumpkin Bread
If you haven’t had a chance to try my new 2022 Gluten Free Pumpkin Bread recipe yet, I urge you to get in the kitchen ASAP! It’s so moist and tender – truly the most perfect pumpkin bread… made gluten-free.
Reader Emma says: “Wow! What an amazing recipe! I used King Arthur Measure for Measure gluten free flour and it turned out so moist and flavorful! We will be making this again and again!”
#10 Sheet Pan Mediterranean Shrimp and Veggies
I loved watching you all cook this easy sheet pan recipe in 2022. Some served it up to society because it’s so pretty, while others used it as a quick and easy way to get a protein and vegetarian meal on the table because it cooks in just 15 minutes. YES, 15 minutes!!
Reader David says: “I did that the other night. It was really good. I mean REALLY good! Easy to prepare, easy to clean. My teenage son said, ‘Whoa!’ after the first bite. He had seconds, then thirds. This recipe is a new family favorite.”
Wishing you and yours an INCREDIBLE and delicious 2023! I look forward to serving you in the new year!