The prime 10 recipes on Downshiftology this 12 months skewed in the direction of fundamental dishes that lined each protein choice, from hen to beef, and seafood to turkey. And despite the fact that tech adjustments dominated the 12 months, this little ‘previous web site nonetheless soared to new highs!
At the tip of yearly, it’s at all times enjoyable to look again and see the recipes and milestones that outlined the 12 months. Previous years have been outlined by cookbook launches, pandemics, and new social media platforms (good day TikTok). But if I needed to summarize a significant affect for 2023 it was huge tech adjustments.
Now, to be sincere, that’s nearly a given with this digital media enterprise of mine, however this 12 months algorithm adjustments and AI took everybody by storm. And they are going to proceed to play a significant position sooner or later. If there’s something I’ve discovered in working Downshiftology for 9 years now, it’s that you simply MUST keep on the forefront of expertise and always pivot to achieve success.
But, as a lot as expertise performs a job 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 actually). That won’t ever change. Especially as I don’t foresee AI creating tastebuds any time quickly – ha! Many of you probably did observed we examined an AI chatbot perform on the web site this 12 months to higher assist readers, nevertheless it’s undoubtedly within the early levels and desires extra work. I’m curious to see how that transforms for subsequent 12 months!
In phrases of content material this 12 months, the web site grew leaps and bounds and surpassed the foremost milestone of 10 million pageviews in a month. Wow! And totaled greater than 115 million views this 12 months (up from final 12 months’s 80 million). It’s actually insane in one of the best ways attainable. We additionally hit a significant milestone with my cookbook with greater than 100,000 gross sales in solely 9 months after pub date – woot!
In phrases of challenges this 12 months, video undoubtedly took a success. YouTube launched Shorts and tweaked algorithms to favor short-form vertical content material, which minimize long-form video views in half. Blah! So new subscribers have been laborious to realize. Additionally, competitors is extra fierce than ever on social media, so it’s tremendous difficult for my content material to be seen, even by those that’ve subscribed! Given these challenges, I really feel like I must pivot how I do movies for subsequent 12 months, although I’m not fairly positive how I’ll do this but. You may see me attempt a number of new codecs out.
Alright, so which new recipes have been hottest this 12 months? The runaway hits this 12 months have been fundamental dishes, from air fryer hen breast to Greek lemon hen, and jambalaya to filet mignon. And with break 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. Those have been proper up there with reader favourite mains like hen fajitas, baked salmon, hen salad, and sluggish cooker pulled pork.
So what’s coming in 2023? Well, the start of the 12 months goes to be a bit loopy as I’m shifting! And with that, Downshiftology will get a brand new headquarters and kitchen – yay! I’m tremendous excited, however for sure it’s laborious to plan a lot else proper now, lol. So I’ll simply say keep tuned subsequent 12 months!
Thank you 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 evaluations have by no means been extra essential, and I actually love studying them. I sincerely thanks for trusting and making my recipes 12 months after 12 months. Cheers to 2024 associates – I’ve a sense it’s gonna be a superb one!
Top 10 Most Viewed New Recipes in 2023
One of the most well-liked 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 12 months. You guys have liked the crispy, tacky, herby savory taste on this acorn squash.
3. Greek Lemon Chicken
Golden-baked hen thighs are coated with the perfect lemon-herb Greek marinade. It’s fast to prep, straightforward to prepare dinner, and the outcomes are unbelievable!
4. Split Pea Soup
This is such a comfy soup recipe and ideal for when you might 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 crowning glory for steak, filet mignon, and even prime rib. Just 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, healthy, 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 hen, sausage, shrimp, veggies, and rice with spiced Cajun and Creole flavors.
8. Filet Mignon
Don’t be intimidated by cooking filet mignon at house. This recipe is foolproof and delivers probably the most lovely steak with a medium uncommon inside and completely seared exterior.
9. Turkey Burger
These turkey patties are healthy, tremendous straightforward to make, completely juicy, and filled with taste from easy substances. 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. Just a handful of substances combine collectively superbly for one tasty crab salad.
While these have been the highest 10 recipes of 2023, 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 group grows. Best needs to all of you for a healthy, pleased, and secure New Year!
xo, Lisa
PS – If you’re maintaining observe, right here have been the Top 10 Recipes of 2022, Top 10 Recipes of 2021, Top 10 Recipes of 2020, Top Recipes of 2019, Top 10 Recipes of 2018, Top 10 Recipes of 2017, Top 10 Recipes of 2016, and Top 10 Recipes of 2015.