I hope you’ve all had an incredible 2024! It has been quite the year, and I’m so grateful for each and every one of you after a year of cookbook madness and plenty of delicious Ambitious Kitchen Eats. At the end of each year I look back and reflect on everything we accomplished.
Let’s journey back through this past year to see all of the incredible recipes that you all made, shared, commented on, emailed us about, and loved throughout the entire year. Despite a huge focus on the cookbook, I spent tons of time creating nourishing meals, snacks, and desserts that I knew you’d love. By the looks of it, they were a HIT with everyone! Say hello to the top 20 reader-favorite recipes from 2024.
Take a scroll and let me know in the comments which were your favorites from this list. Maybe make them once more before 2025 hits? And stay tuned for a new year of wonderful new recipes.
The Most Delicious Breakfast Cookies
“These did not last long in my household. Will be making again and again… and doubling!”
Sheet Pan Herby Lemon Garlic Chicken and Potatoes
“Awesome recipe and definitely a repeat for me! Easy to put together, the chicken turned out so tender- it was simply delicious and oh so flavourful”
Dad’s Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
“This frosting is SO good!! It will be my go-to from now on. Not only is it really delicious but it spreads like a dream & looks so beautiful!”
Crispy Parmesan Roasted Potatoes with Garlic, Lemon & Herbs
“These potatoes are insane. They’re honestly better than anything you can find at a restaurant and super easy too! Do not skip the whipped feta – they really make the recipe!”
Scoop It Up Kale Couscous Salad
“I made this recipe for my dad who is a vegetarian and in his words, ‘DELICIOUS! Really one of my absolute favorites.'”
Sweet and Spicy Gochujang Chicken Bowls
“Fantastic like always! My husband and I both loved it and thought it was very flavorful 🙂”
One Pan Baked Pesto Orzo with Chicken Meatballs
“Couldn’t wait to try this and OH MY GOODNESS!!! This was mouth watering, going back for seconds GOOD!! My kids devoured it as well and I have some picky teens!!”
Lemon Lover’s Lemon Blueberry Sweet Rolls
“These rolls are amazing! We went through the first batch so quickly that I’m in the middle of making a second now.”
High-Protein Lemon Blueberry Overnight Oats
“Made this recipe two times this week because it’s so good! Flavor is perfect!”
Burst Cherry Tomato Basil Chicken Rigatoni
“To quote my husband “I’m being serious when I say this is one of the best things I’ve eaten in a while.” Great recipe!”
Spinach, Sun-Dried Tomato & Basil Puff Pastry Quiche
“This was absolutely delicious!! First time using puff pastry and it was heavenly!! Definitely will be making again and again!”
Vanilla Brown Sugar Oatmeal Latte Cookies with Espresso Icing
“These cookies were AMAZING! My kids tried the first batch and said they were so good!”
Outrageously Good Orange Muffins
“These are outrageously good!! So moist inside with a bit of a dense top. Will make again and again!”
Dad’s Extraordinary Yellow Cake with Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
“Woah!! I am an avid baker and this recipe is spot on perfection! Possibly some of the best cake I’ve ever had never mind made.”
One Pan Creamy Tomato Gnocchi with Chicken Sausage
“Incredible recipe, I’m obsessed. And it holds up great for weekday leftovers for lunch. Sending the recipe to all the foodies I know.”
Peanut Butter Protein Cookie Dough Bites
“These cookie dough bites are everything I wanted and more! They’re so easy to make and balancing healthy ingredients for a tasty treat is a difficult thing to do, but this recipe hits all the marks!”
Lemon Pistachio Cake with Lovely Lemon Frosting
“Absolutely delicious cake!! The icing is heavenly! My kids loved too which says a lot since I have very picky eaters!! I’ll definitely be making this again!!”
“Made this last night to take to an outdoor concert with friends, served with veggies. Everyone loved it!!”
“Just made this for lunch and I’m obsessed! The meatballs are perfectly seasoned and spicy and are balanced out by a broth that is comforting but light. My boyfriend and I both loved this and it’s safe to say it will be a permanent fixture for soup season.”
Better-For-You Homemade Spaghetti-Os
“Made this for dinner the other night and it was a hit! My 20 month old picky toddler LOVED this. Will be on rotation in our home for sure!”
Herby Chicken Meatball Pitas with Jalapeño Tzatziki
“These were absolutely delicious!! And a big hit for the whole family including my picky teens!! Will definitely be a new dinner add in for my weekly menu!!”
Crispy Chickpea Chocolate Clusters
“These were surprisingly really good! I was a bit skeptical when looking at the recipe but they tasted great!”
Zucchini & Sausage Baked Orzo with Hot Honey & Feta
“This was insanely good!! Made enough for left overs! Both my teens enjoyed it too!! What a great weekday meal!!”
Grandma’s Buttermilk Blueberry Pancakes
“These are so tasty and fluffy. We (kids and I) all love them!”
Curried Chickpea Couscous Salad
“This is the best salad I have had in a long time. We make this recipe almost once a week and I wish I could eat it more, it is that good. I sometimes tweek recipes here and there, but this one is perfect as is.”
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