The prime 10 recipes on Downshiftology this yr skewed in direction of essential dishes that coated each protein choice, from rooster to beef, and seafood to turkey. And though tech modifications dominated the weblog world this yr, this little ‘previous web site nonetheless soared to new highs!
On the finish of yearly, it’s at all times enjoyable to look again and see the recipes and milestones that outlined the yr. Earlier years had been outlined by my cookbook launch, the pandemic, and new social media platforms (howdy TikTok). But when I needed to summarize a significant affect for 2023 it was large tech modifications.
Now, to be sincere, that’s nearly a given within the digital media enterprise, however this yr algorithm modifications and AI took everybody by storm. And no doubt, they are going to proceed to play a significant position 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 expertise and continually pivot to achieve success.
However, as a lot as expertise performs a task in my enterprise, it’s my assure to you that my recipes will at all times be examined by people for people (and developed by yours really). 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 seen we examined an AI chatbot perform on the web site this yr to higher assist readers, nevertheless it’s undoubtedly within the early phases 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 complete of greater than 115 million views this yr (up from final yr’s 80 million). It’s really insane in one of the best ways 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 undoubtedly took successful. YouTube launched Shorts and tweaked algorithms to favor short-form vertical content material, which lower long-form video views in half. Blah! So new subscribers and development on YouTube was arduous 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 have to pivot how I do movies for subsequent yr, although I’m not fairly certain how I’ll do this but. However hold your eyes peeled, as you’ll probably see me attempt a couple of new codecs out. 😉
Alright, so which new recipes had been hottest this yr? The runaway hits this yr had been essential dishes, from air fryer rooster breast to Greek lemon rooster, and jambalaya to filet mignon. Plus, with break up pea soup, turkey burgers and crab salad, I feel we coated all of the totally different protein choices to satisfy all kinds of dietary wants. Perennial reader favourite mains like rooster fajitas, baked salmon, rooster salad, and gradual cooker pulled pork stayed on prime as properly.
So what’s coming in 2023? Properly, the start of the yr goes to be a bit loopy as I’m shifting! 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 evidently it’s arduous 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 assist in 2023. Given all of the aforementioned tech modifications, your recipe opinions 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 associates – I’ve a sense it’s gonna be a superb one!
High 10 Most Seen New Recipes in 2023
One of the vital standard 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 beloved the crispy, tacky, herby savory taste on this acorn squash.
3. Greek Lemon Hen
Golden-baked rooster thighs are coated with the very best lemon-herb Greek marinade. It’s fast to prep, simple to cook dinner, and the outcomes are unbelievable!
4. Cut up Pea Soup
That is such a comfy soup recipe and ideal for when you may have a leftover ham bone from Christmas or Easter. That meaty taste actually infuses the soup!
5. Bearnaise Sauce
This traditional bearnaise sauce is the right final touch 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 traditional 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 lovely 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 elements. 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 elements combine collectively superbly for one tasty crab salad.
Whereas these had been the highest 10 recipes of 2023, right here’s a fast checklist of my all-time hottest recipes and posts:
It’ll be fascinating 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, blissful, and protected New Yr!
xo, Lisa
PS – In case you’re protecting monitor, right here had 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.