Top 25 of 2025
Published Dec 31, 2025
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These are the recipes that defined 2025 in my kitchen and yours. From comfort food classics like my Italian Pot Roast to easy, flavor-packed meals like my Shrimp Creole, my Top 25 Recipes of the Year are the ones readers loved, cooked on repeat, and shared most!
As the year winds down, I enjoy looking back at what you cooked most—and 2025 had some clear favorites. These Top 25 Recipes are the ones that filled kitchens, fed families, and earned a place in regular rotation. Each recipe represents what From A Chef’s Kitchen is all about: chef-tested, dependable, restaurant-quality, and made to be enjoyed again and again.
APPETIZERS
Lemon Parmesan Stuffed Artichoke Bottoms
Lemon Parmesan Stuffed Artichoke Bottoms is the ultimate spring-inspired appetizer! Besides being delicious, they’re super simple and can be made well ahead of your get-together.
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side dishes
Best Canned Baked Beans Recipe
With just a few ingredients you may already have on hand, you can turn ordinary canned baked beans into extraordinary! This Canned Baked Beans recipe is an easy and delicious way to make canned beans taste like you made them from scratch
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Roasted Beet Salad with Walnuts Goat Cheese and Honey Balsamic Dressing
Roasted Beet Salad with Walnuts, Goat Cheese and Honey Balsamic Dressing is a classic, elegant salad perfect for any occasion!
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Parmesan Crusted Crushed Turnip Recipe
Parmesan Crusted Crushed Turnips are a delicious, low-carb alternative to crushed potatoes!
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Creamy Mashed Turnips
This creamy, dreamy mashed turnip recipe will have you thinking about turnips in a new way. Infused with rosemary and garlic, this humble root vegetable is elevated to elegant new heights!
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Cream Cheese Corn Casserole
This easy, decadent cheesy corn casserole is soon to become your family's new favorite side dish! Cream Cheese Corn Casserole with Green Chiles is delicious served up right out of the skillet or made ahead and baked up hot and bubbling later.
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Perfect Roasted Potato Wedges
Roasted Potato Wedges are a side dish that goes with almost anything! Here's how to make perfectly crispy, seasoned and delicious roasted potato wedges every time!
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SOUPS AND STEWS
French Onion Soup for Two
French Onion Soup is a classic that is always in season! This version is scaled perfectly for a lovely dinner for two!
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Cabbage and Potato Soup
This creamy Cabbage and Potato Soup recipe is perfect whenever you need a warm and nourishing meal! Subtly sweet green cabbage and red potatoes simmer in a rich broth, then topped off with light cream and some savory ingredients for a rich, comforting and budget-friendly soup.
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Italian Sausage Soup
Here is everything you love about Italian cuisine in a hearty, soul-satisfying soup! Italian Sausage Soup is loaded with vegetables and pasta in a wine-infused tomatoey broth.
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Roasted Poblano Corn Chowder
Roasted Poblano Corn Chowder with Bacon and Gouda Cheese is total comfort in a bowl! This creamy chowder with smoky roasted Poblano peppers, sweet corn, buttery Yukon gold potatoes, bacon and Gouda cheese will be your go-to comfort soup!
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Traditional Hungarian Goulash Soup Recipe
Buttery tender pieces of beef, earthy root vegetables and a rich paprika-seasoned broth come together in this Hungarian Goulash recipe for the ultimate warm and comforting meal!
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Moroccan Beef Stew
Moroccan Beef Stew is hearty, flavorful and perfect for a chilly night! It’s perfect slowly simmered on the stovetop, in the oven or pressure cooker.
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MAIN COURSES
The Best Shrimp Creole Recipe
This beloved New Orleans dish is super easy to make, doesn't require a roux, and can be on the table in about 45 minutes for a taste of the Big Easy any night!
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Shrimp and Grits Casserole
This spicy Shrimp and Grits Casserole is a tried-and-true twist on a Southern comfort food classic. Creamy grits, tender shrimp, melted Gouda, and a little heat come together in an easy, oven-baked dish that’s perfect for weeknights or casual entertaining. It’s the kind of crowd-pleasing dish that feels right at home on any table!
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Shrimp and Crab Seafood Casserole Recipe
Creamy Shrimp and Crab Seafood Casserole with rice has a Southern flair and is an elegant, luxurious dish suitable for the holidays, dinner parties or for any special occasion.
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Curry Braised Chicken Thighs
Spice up the night with your loved one with this Indian-inspired dinner for two! Serve with plenty of brown basmati rice to soak up this flavorful sauce.
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Korean Braised Chicken Thighs
Korean Braised Chicken Thighs use the most flavorful and budget-friendly part of the chicken for a dish you’ll crave again and again!
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Easy Red Beans and Rice Recipe
Traditionally a dish that takes all day, this simplified version of the Louisiana classic can be ready in a little over an hour. Easy Red Beans and Rice is the ultimate budget, pantry and freezer-friendly dish that really satisfies!
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Spicy Asian Pork Cabbage Rolls
Spicy Asian Pork Cabbage Rolls are a spicy, Asian twist on traditional cabbage rolls! Use turkey, chicken, beef or even tofu if you prefer! Any leftovers freeze and reheat beautifully!
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Beef Braciole Recipe
Beef Braciole (Braciola) is a classic, hearty, homestyle Italian-American dish perfect for a cozy Sunday dinner or whenever you want to make an impression! Thin slices of beef surround a savory filling slowly braised in a wine-infused sauce for a comforting yet elegant dish.
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Italian Pot Roast (Stracotto) and Oven-Baked Gorgonzola Polenta
This Stracotto, also known as Italian Pot Roast and oven-baked gorgonzola polenta, is the ultimate Italian comfort food that will delight your family and friends! The beef is slowly braised in a rich, red wine sauce, while the cheesy, hands-off polenta makes it a perfect, stress-free dish for entertaining or a cozy Sunday family dinner!
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Korean Braised Beef Short Ribs Recipe
Korean Braised Beef Short Ribs are slightly spicy, slightly sweet and totally amazing! Slow-braising makes them fall-off-the-bone tender!
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VEGETARIAN MAINS
Traditional French Ratatouille Recipe
This French Provencal-inspired traditional ratatouille recipe has all the summer veggie goodness going on with eggplant, zucchini, yellow squash, and sweet bell peppers simmered to perfection in a lively tomato sauce. It's THE dish to make with your summer vegetable garden abundance after a trip to the farmer’s market or for a quick culinary escape to the south of France any time of year!
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Vegan Thai Red Curry
This Vegan Thai Red Curry recipe is spicy, delicious, healthy and versatile! Vary the veggies and add tofu or chickpeas for protein. It's the perfect, satisfying veggie-packed meal that delivers comfort in every bite.
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