Here are the top recipes Natasha’s Kitchen fans loved most in 2022. From Apple Pie to Sloppy Joes and our most popular Zuppa Toscana Soup, these are the recipes our readers and fans watched, cooked and loved the most. Enjoy these top-rated and reviewed recipes from 2022.
P.S. Make sure you scroll to the bottom to see which new recipes were Natasha’s favorites this year.
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The Most Popular Recipes of 2022
There’s definitely a theme to the most popular recipes of 2022 and you’ll note most of these dishes are.
- Easy – low-fuss recipes that don’t skimp on flavor
- Quick – you all loved shortcuts like the Air Fryer! We all appreciate getting dinner on the table fast.
- Budget-friendly – inflation hit America’s pocketbooks this year so it’s not surprising that the top recipes were also affordable options. these recipes prove you don’t have to spend a fortune to eat well.
- Traditional – many of you were making recipes that are old comfort foods like Sloppy Joes and Chili. Nostalgic recipes will never go out of style.
- Family Friendly – I’m pretty sure all these recipes also land in the kid-friendly category (i.e. recipes that your kids will love and actually eat). That makes me so happy as one of our core values is happy and healthy families.
Apple Pie Recipe with the Best Filling
Everyone has to make this Classic Apple Pie Recipe for Thanksgiving. You will love the flaky pie crust and the apple pie filling will surprise you.
Chicken Chow Mein with the Best Chow Mein Sauce
Chicken chow mein is so much better than takeout! It is filled with chicken, veggies, classic chow mein noodles and the best homemade chow mein sauce. You will love this one pan dinner!
Philly Cheesesteak
Philly Cheesesteak with tender ribeye steak, melted gooey provolone, and caramelized onions hugged by a toasted garlic butter hoagie roll.
Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe
Chicken Tortilla Soup is the perfect, cold weather weeknight dinner. What’s even better? It comes together in one pot.
The BEST Sloppy Joe Recipe
The BEST recipe for a homemade Sloppy Joe! Ground beef in a hearty tomato sauce on toasted hamburger buns. The perfect recipe for lunch or dinner.
Pan-Seared Steak with Garlic Butter
This Pan-Seared Steak has a garlic butter that makes it taste like a steakhouse quality meal. You'll be impressed at how easy it is to make the perfect steak that's seared on the outside, and perfectly tender inside.
Crispy Air Fryer Bacon
Making Air Fryer Bacon is so EASY! Have this ready for breakfast in under 10 minutes. The bacon air-fried is crispy and crunchy and the cleanup is so easy.
Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
This recipe for Air Fryer Baked Potato comes out perfectly every time. The skin of the potato is salty and crispy while the inside is tender and fluffy.
Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is such a simple and quick recipe, perfect for weeknight dinners. Juicy chicken breast tossed with tender pasta in a creamy cajun garlic sauce, ready in 30 minutes.
Classic Slow Cooker Chili Recipe
An easy Slow Cooker chili recipe with Ground Beef, beans, tomato sauce, and the best homemade chili seasoning. It putters away in the slow cooker for the juiciest beef and rich flavor.
Beef and Broccoli Recipe
Beef and Broccoli is an easy, 1-pan, 30-minute meal that is loaded with fresh broccoli, tender nutrition-packed beef, and the best stir fry sauce. We love this over steamy white rice.
Zuppa Toscana – Olive Garden Copycat
Homemade Zuppa Toscana is loaded with Italian sausage, bacon, kale and potatoes. Learn how to make Zuppa Toscana soup as made popular by Olive Garden!
Fish Tacos Recipe with Best Fish Taco Sauce!
Our all-time favorite fish tacos recipe! These are loaded with fresh ingredients and perfectly seasoned plump fish. Don’t skip the best fish taco sauce – an irresistible garlic lime crema.
Moist Banana Bread Recipe
This Banana Bread Recipe is loaded with ripe bananas, tangy-sweet raisins, and toasted walnuts. It is one of our favorite ripe banana recipes and even better with overripe bananas.
Meatloaf Recipe with the Best Glaze
Amazing homemade Meatloaf Recipe. The meatloaf is so tender and juicy on the inside with a sweet and tangy sauce that glazes the meatloaf and adds so much flavor!
Natasha’s 5 Favorite Recipes from the Year
These are the recipes that ended up on our regular rotation. There are some surprising ones that we discovered like Shishito Peppers (don’t skip the dipping sauce) that was a treat to eat and serve to company. Everyone loves trying something new and exciting and also the Roasted Potatoes that everyone kept asking for every time I shared it on Instagram and Facebook stories.
These are the most loved recipes by Natasha and her family:
The Ultimate Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Learn how to make the best Grilled Cheese sandwich with a crisp, buttery exterior and gooey cheese center.
Tuscan Chicken Recipe
Pair this Tuscan Chicken with pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes for an easy weeknight dinner the entire family will love!
Roasted Potatoes Recipe
Perfect roasted potatoes are melting and buttery in the middle and irresistibly crisp on the outside. This easy recipe for oven-roasted potatoes never fails to wow at dinnertime, or at the holiday table! It's a simple and flavorful side dish that the whole family loves.
Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes Recipe
Fluffy Homemade Buttermilk Pancakes are the perfect breakfast. This pancake recipe is quick and easy to make (done in less than 30 minutes!)
Blistered Shishito Peppers with the Best Dip
This restaurant-style appetizer takes just a few minutes to make at home, and the results are amazing. Serve blistered shishito peppers with a garlicky aioli for dipping.
We have so many fabulous new recipes planned for 2023 already in addition to the 100+ new recipes in our debut cookbook (coming October 2023). It’s going to be a delicious year!
More Most Popular Recipe Roundups
If you enjoyed this list of the most popular recipes of 2022, check out our best roundups from previous years. This is a treasure trove of recipes that you can count on:
- Top 15 Recipes of 2021
- Top 2020 Natasha’s Kitchen Recipes
- Top 15 Recipes of 2019
- Top 15 Most Popular Recipes of 2018
- 15 Most Viral Recipes of 2017
- Top 10 Recipes of 2016