The prime 10 recipes on Downshiftology this yr skewed in the direction of fundamental dishes that coated each protein choice, from rooster to beef, and seafood to turkey. And regardless that tech modifications dominated the yr, 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 yr. Earlier years have been outlined by cookbook launches, pandemics, and new social media platforms (good day TikTok). But when I needed to summarize a serious affect for 2023 it was massive tech modifications.
Now, to be sincere, that’s virtually a given with this digital media enterprise of mine, however this yr algorithm modifications and AI took everybody by storm. And they’ll proceed to play a serious function sooner or later. If there’s something I’ve realized in working Downshiftology for 9 years now, it’s that you simply MUST keep on the forefront of know-how and continually 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 can by no means change. Particularly as I don’t foresee AI creating tastebuds any time quickly – ha! Lots of you probably did seen we examined an AI chatbot perform on the web site this yr to raised assist readers, nevertheless it’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 main milestone of 10 million pageviews in a month. Wow! And totaled greater than 115 million views this yr (up from final yr’s 80 million). It’s really insane in the easiest way attainable. We additionally hit a serious milestone with my cookbook with greater than 100,000 gross sales in solely 9 months after pub date – woot!
When it comes to challenges this yr, video positively took a success. 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 have been onerous 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 those that’ve subscribed! Given these challenges, I really feel like I must pivot how I do movies for subsequent yr, although I’m not fairly positive how I’ll try this but. You would possibly see me attempt just a few new codecs out.
Alright, so which new recipes have been hottest this yr? The runaway hits this yr have been fundamental dishes, from air fryer rooster breast to Greek lemon rooster, and jambalaya to filet mignon. And with break up pea soup, turkey burgers and crab salad, I feel we coated all of the completely different protein choices to fulfill all kinds of dietary wants. These have been proper up there with reader favourite mains like rooster fajitas, baked salmon, rooster salad, and sluggish cooker pulled pork.
So what’s coming in 2023? Effectively, the start of the yr goes to be a bit loopy as I’m transferring! And with that, Downshiftology will get a brand new headquarters and kitchen – yay! I’m tremendous excited, however evidently it’s onerous to plan a lot else proper now, lol. 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 modifications, your recipe evaluations have by no means been extra necessary, and I really love studying them. I sincerely thanks for trusting and making my recipes yr after yr. Cheers to 2024 mates – I’ve a sense it’s gonna be a great one!
High 10 Most Seen New Recipes in 2023
One of the crucial common recipes to make within the air fryer! You actually can’t beat this easy air fryer rooster 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 rooster thighs are coated with one of the best lemon-herb Greek marinade. It’s fast to prep, simple to prepare dinner, and the outcomes are implausible!
4. Break up Pea Soup
That is such a comfy soup recipe and ideal for when you might have 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 ideal for meal prep.
7. Jambalaya
This New Orleans consolation meals dish is a basic one-pot meal. It’s a hearty mix of rooster, 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 simple to make, completely juicy, and filled with taste from easy substances. 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 substances combine collectively superbly for one tasty crab salad.
Whereas these have been the highest 10 recipes of 2023, right here’s a fast checklist 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. Greatest needs to all of you for a wholesome, pleased, and protected New Yr!
xo, Lisa
PS – In the event you’re holding observe, right here have 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.
