recipes

It’s common for consumers to make resolutions to eat healthier—but much less common to stick to them over the next 12 months. Help diners achieve their goals with recipes that are flavorful, craveable and easy to execute.

The pandemic didn’t slow down creativity in the kitchen. Chefs in restaurants and foodservice operations kept on cooking old favorites and innovative new dishes—and our readers kept searching for fresh recipe ideas. Here’s a look back at the five most popular recipes of the year. (Spoiler alert: A fried chicken sandwich rose to the top!) Happy holidays!

In a year when holiday gatherings will be fewer and smaller, it’s still smart to have some festive starters on hand. These five recipes for charcuterie and cheese platters, dips, toasts and more are relatively easy to put together and will add instant holiday cheer.