The high 10 recipes on Downshiftology this yr skewed in direction of predominant dishes that lined each protein possibility, from hen to beef, and seafood to turkey. And although tech adjustments dominated the weblog world this yr, this little ‘outdated web site nonetheless soared to new highs!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 my cookbook launch, the pandemic, and new social media platforms (whats up TikTok). But when I needed to summarize a significant affect for 2023 it was huge tech adjustments.
Now, to be trustworthy, that’s nearly a given within the digital media enterprise, however this yr algorithm adjustments and AI took everybody by storm. And indubitably, they’ll proceed to play a significant position sooner or later. If there’s something I’ve discovered in operating Downshiftology for 9 years now, it’s that you simply MUST keep on the forefront of know-how and always 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 actually). That can by no means change. Particularly as I don’t foresee AI growing tastebuds any time quickly – ha! A lot of you probably did observed we examined an AI chatbot perform on the web site this yr to higher assist readers, but it surely’s positively within the early levels and desires extra work. I’m curious to see how that transforms for subsequent yr!
By way of content material this yr, the web site grew leaps and bounds and surpassed the most important milestone of 10 million pageviews in a month. Wow! For a grand whole of greater than 115 million views this yr (up from final yr’s 80 million). It’s actually insane in the easiest way potential. We additionally hit a significant milestone with my cookbook – greater than 100,000 gross sales in solely 9 months after pub date – woot!
By way of challenges this yr, video positively took successful. YouTube launched Shorts and tweaked algorithms to favor short-form vertical content material, which reduce long-form video views in half. Blah! So new subscribers and development on YouTube was laborious 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 yr, although I’m not fairly positive how I’ll do this but. However hold your eyes peeled, as you’ll doubtless see me attempt a couple of new codecs out. 😉
Alright, so which new recipes have been hottest this yr? The runaway hits this yr have been predominant 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 satisfy all kinds of dietary wants. Perennial reader favourite mains like hen fajitas, baked salmon, hen salad, and gradual cooker pulled pork stayed on high as effectively.
So what’s coming in 2023? Nicely, 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!! Who’s prepared for inside design and kitchen group content material?! Haha. I’m tremendous excited, however for sure it’s laborious to plan a lot else proper now. So I’ll simply say keep tuned subsequent yr!
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 yr after yr. Cheers to 2024 pals – I’ve a sense it’s gonna be an excellent one!
Prime 10 Most Considered 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 hen breast recipe.
2. Parmesan Herb Roasted Acorn Squash
This has been the shock winner of the yr. 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 one of the best 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 may 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 completion 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 combined frozen berries. It’s candy, wholesome, and excellent for meal prep.
7. Jambalaya
This New Orleans consolation meals dish is a basic 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 dwelling. This recipe is foolproof and delivers essentially the most lovely steak with a medium uncommon inside and completely seared outdoors.
9. Turkey Burger
These turkey patties are wholesome, tremendous simple to make, completely juicy, and filled with taste from easy elements. 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 elements combine collectively superbly for one tasty crab salad.
Whereas these have been the highest 10 recipes of 2023, right here’s a fast listing of my all-time hottest recipes and posts:
It’ll be fascinating to see how the all-time rankings change as this weblog and fantastic Downshiftology group grows. Finest needs to all of you for a wholesome, completely satisfied, and secure New Yr!
xo, Lisa
PS – Should you’re retaining monitor, right here have been the Prime 10 Recipes of 2022, Prime 10 Recipes of 2021, Prime 10 Recipes of 2020, Prime Recipes of 2019, Prime 10 Recipes of 2018, Prime 10 Recipes of 2017, Prime 10 Recipes of 2016, and Prime 10 Recipes of 2015.
