The highest 10 recipes on Downshiftology this 12 months fell into 4 major themes—Mexican recipes, Mediterranean recipes, gradual cooker recipes, and one pan recipes. Plus, Downshiftology turned 10 years outdated this 12 months!
Prime 10 Recipes of 2024
And right here we’re once more on the shut of one other 12 months! For me, 2024 appeared to fly by, and that was doubtless attributable to my transfer! I forgot how overwhelming shopping for a brand new place and transferring might be (particularly when it’s additionally transferring the enterprise). I used to be additionally overly optimistic on how shortly 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 record although, lol!
Persevering with the theme of final 12 months’s wrap up, tech modifications and AI continued to play a large position this 12 months. I even flew to New York to talk at Tech Week on the affect of AI on creator’s companies and livelihoods. Spoiler alert: the affect might be profound. And sadly, AI spam and pilfering of content material has already overtaken social media. So I consider 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 totally 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 absolutely survive some Terminator-style AI tech, proper?
When it comes to content material this 12 months, we had one main milestone, and that was the ten 12 months 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 captivated with sharing wholesome recipes and didn’t even comprehend it could possibly be a enterprise again then. However take a look at us as we speak! And even with all of the tech headwinds, the content material on Downshiftology was seen greater than 126 million occasions (up from final 12 months’s 115 million). Merely mindboggling, and that’s all due to YOU and this phenomenal neighborhood!
Talking of neighborhood, as I look to 2025, I’d actually like to do extra neighborhood issues. I don’t know what that appears like proper now, however I’m voting for extra “in-person” issues. Perhaps I’m simply tech’d out for the time being. 🤣 However each time I run right into a Downshifter after I’m on the grocery retailer or out buying or touring, it simply makes my coronary heart comfortable.
Video continues to be a problem with extra competitors than ever earlier than and short-form video is being churned so shortly it appears to be amount over high quality (as a result of the algorithms favor that). Although you understand I want high quality first. So sadly, even in case you comply with 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 record, so that you by no means miss something!
Alright, so which new recipes had been hottest this 12 months? You guys critically liked my gradual cooker birria and birria tacos—they’re positively having a second. Consolation meals like meatloaf and hen marsala had been additionally new favorites, which is analogous 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 at all times winners, as are gradual cooker meals and one pan recipes. Downshiftology classics!
So what’s coming in 2025? We’re truly beginning the brand new 12 months with a number of Asian-inspired recipes! Preserve your eyes peeled for these. And I’m going to be touring a bunch subsequent 12 months, so heads up that content material could also be somewhat 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 tip 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 affect on my success, because it conjures up others to make my recipes and nudges Google to rank them greater. So thanks for that, and for trusting my recipes—which can be 100% human intelligence generated. By yours actually. Cheers to 2025 pals!
Prime 10 Most Seen New Recipes in 2024
1. Birria
It’s no shock that this birria recipe took the highest spot this 12 months because it combines two issues that each this Downshifter neighborhood and I like—gradual cooker recipes and Mexican recipes!
2. Meatloaf
A basic 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 seen 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 at all times “make a taco!”
4. Lemon Pepper Hen
Lemon pepper hen is a weeknight dinner winner that may be made in about quarter-hour! And one of the best half is that the ingredient record is tremendous minimal.
5. Crockpot Salsa Verde Hen
Set-it-and-forget-it Crockpot meals are one of the 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 12 months’s record. My marinated white beans grew to become a viral social media sensation! So mush so, that I’m already considering of comparable recipes (keep tuned!).
7. Mediterranean Baked Feta
I can’t even let you know what number of occasions I made this Mediterranean baked feta this 12 months when visitors came over, nevertheless it was quite a bit. As a result of it’s critically the BEST appetizer. So I’m thrilled that you just all liked it as effectively.
8. Tuscan Tuna Salad
I’m endlessly making “spins” on my basic recipes, like tuna salad. When you’ve acquired a tried-and-true base it’s simple to get inventive with flavors, like this vibrant Tuscan-inspired model.
9. Greek Hen Burgers
Mediterranean recipes and Greek recipes particularly are at all times Downshifter favorites. So a hen burger recipe infused with garlic, dill, oregano, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and purple onion grew to become an on the spot favourite.
10. Hen Marsala
One pan meals at all times reign supreme. And this Italian-American basic of golden hen breasts simmered in an expensive Marsala wine sauce with tender mushrooms and contemporary herbs will make everybody love sautéed mushrooms (together with me!).
Whereas these had been the highest 10 recipes of 2024, right here’s a fast record 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 fantastic Downshiftology neighborhood grows. Finest needs to all of you for a wholesome, comfortable, and secure New Yr!
xo, Lisa
PS – In the event you’re retaining observe, right here had been the Prime 10 Recipes of 2023, 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.