From cheesy dips and interesting spice blends, to scrumptious sauces and tasty chicken dishes, these 25 recipes reigned supreme on WhitneyBond.com in 2025! Check out all of the most popular new recipes of the year in my annual top recipes countdown!
At the end of every December, I love to look back at what the most popular new recipes of the year were. These were the most pinned, most viewed and most shared NEW recipes added to the blog in 2025!
If you want to take a trip down memory lane, check out the top new recipes from years past! The Top New Recipes of 2024 featured classic comfort foods and scrumptious sandwiches. While the Top New Recipes of 2023 featured seasoning mixes, smoked meats, and delicious burgers.
As you scroll down memory lane, you’ll probably spot some of your all-time favorite recipes from the blog on these lists from years past. If you haven’t left a review on your favorite recipes, I’d really love it if you did. Sharing what you love about the recipes helps others in their journey to find the best recipes on the blog!
Now on to this years list of the top new recipes!
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Chili Cheese Dip
It's easy to make this 3 ingredient Chili Cheese Dip recipe with Velveeta, Rotel and Hormel Chili! It only takes 5 minutes to make and you can serve it immediately or keep it warm in a Crock Pot for up to 6 hours during a party. This is the perfect dip for chips. But it's also great for making homemade chili cheese hot dogs and chili cheese fries!
This Creamy Cucumber Salad recipe is the perfect salad for spring and summer! It's filled with wonderful fresh flavors from dill, red onion, and lemon juice. Serve it as a side dish at a BBQ or picnic, or eat it for lunch with your favorite sandwich. It's easy to make in just 10 minutes!
Sweet and smoky, with just the right amount of spice, this Chipotle Honey Chicken recipe is packed with flavor! Seasoned chicken is grilled to perfection then coated in a mouthwatering glaze made with smoky chipotle peppers and sweet honey. This Chipotle copycat recipe can be served with cilantro lime rice to make burrito bowls, in tortillas to make tacos or burritos, or on top of a salad. It's a versatile dish that's bold, delicious, and perfect for an easy weeknight dinner made in just 20 minutes!
Perfectly seasoned sauteed mushrooms and melty Swiss cheese top juicy, tender chicken breasts in this 30 minute Mushroom Chicken recipe! This easy chicken dish is delicious paired with rice, pasta or vegetables for a simple weeknight meal.
This super cozy Chicken Gnocchi Soup recipe is easy to make on the stovetop in just 30 minutes! It's an Olive Garden copycat recipe that's even more delicious and creamy than the restaurant version.
Creamy and zesty, with a hint of spice, this easy Fish Taco Sauce recipe takes taco night to the next level! Perfect for drizzling on tacos or nachos, or adding flavor to burritos.
Add bold, sweet-and-savory flavor to any dish with this quick and easy Korean BBQ Seasoning! Made in just 5 minutes with pantry staples like garlic, ginger, and brown sugar, it’s perfect for grilling meats, seasoning veggies, or spicing up your favorite stir-fry.
Add so much flavor to your meals by learning how to make homemade Compound Butter with this easy recipe! You can make garlic herb compound butter, also known as steak butter, and add it on top of steaks, in baked potatoes, or use it when roasting a turkey or chicken. You can also make sweet compound butter, which is delicious spread on biscuits, bread, or waffles!
Make a perfect Applebee's copycat recipe for Chicken Wonton Tacos with only 7 ingredients. You can recreate this restaurant favorite at home in just 30 minutes, for an easy party appetizer! The tacos are made with baked wonton shells, filled with sweet chili chicken and coleslaw, for a delicious combination of flavors and textures.
What makes this Gochujang Chicken recipe so delicious? It's all in the sweet and spicy gochujang sauce, made with gochujang paste, honey and soy sauce. This tasty Korean chicken dish is easy to make on the stovetop in 20 minutes, perfect for a simple weeknight meal!
This Smoked Queso recipe is creamy, cheesy, and full of bold flavor. With sausage, peppers, and plenty of melty cheese, it’s the ultimate easy dip for a BBQ, game day, or party!
This Pork Carnitas recipe is juicy, tender, and packed with bold flavor thanks to a simple homemade seasoning! Slow cooked until perfectly tender, then crisped up for that irresistible texture, this Mexican pulled pork is easy to make in the oven or in a slow cooker.
This Black Bean Taco recipe features crispy, golden tortillas filled with seasoned, creamy black beans and lots of melty cheese for a quick and flavorful vegetarian meal. Ready in just 20 minutes, these crispy black bean tacos are easy to make in the oven. They're also budget-friendly and perfect for Meatless Monday or any busy weeknight!
Whether you want to enhance the flavor of your favorite pizza, or add the flavor of pizza to popcorn, eggs, french fries, and more, this Pizza Seasoning is here to help! This Trader Joe's copycat recipe is easy to make in just 5 minutes, and you can keep the homemade spice blend in the pantry for up to 6 months.
It's easy to make homemade Tzatziki Sauce with this simple 5 ingredient recipe. This Greek cucumber yogurt sauce is delicious as a dip with pita bread and veggies, or drizzled over gyros or falafel for a flavorful meal!
Make the best Hot Honey Chicken Crispers in the oven or air fryer! These crunchy chicken tenders are perfectly seasoned, coated in a delicious corn flake crust, baked or air fried to crisp perfection, then dipped in sweet and spicy hot honey sauce. The result is the most scrumptious chicken recipe ever!
This Chopped Cheese Sandwich recipe brings the iconic New York bodega favorite straight to your kitchen with juicy ground beef, melty cheese, and classic toppings like lettuce and tomato, all piled onto a hoagie roll. It’s a quick and satisfying meal that comes together in just 15 minutes. Bold, cheesy, and packed with flavor, this sandwich is comfort food at its best!
Creamy baked French Onion Boursin Pasta combines oven-caramelized onions with rich, melty Boursin cheese for an easy, comforting, restaurant-quality dinner made at home!
Fresh, zesty, and packed with bold flavor, this Tomatillo Salsa Verde recipe is a must-make for taco night! Made with roasted tomatillos, jalapeños, and fresh cilantro, this authentic Mexican salsa comes together in just 10 minutes with 6 ingredients. It's incredibly flavorful, easy to make and way better than anything in a jar!
Make the most juicy, tender, and flavorful Garlic Butter Steak Bites on the stove, or in an air fryer, using this easy recipe! My trick for making sirloin steak bites that are incredibly tender is velveting the meat. This quick and easy technique will give you melt-in-your-mouth steak bites in just 30 minutes.
This Korean BBQ Chicken is sweet, savory, and full of bold flavors. Coated in a simple homemade dry rub, grilled to perfection, then glazed in a delicious Korean bbq sauce, this recipe is easy to make in just 15 minutes, perfect for an easy weeknight meal!
This Sazon Chicken is bursting with bold, zesty flavor thanks to a simple homemade sazon seasoning! It’s quick to prep, easy to cook, and perfect for weeknight dinners, tacos, bowls, or meal prep.
Make a cozy bowl of creamy Parsnip Soup in just 30 minutes using this easy recipe with two simple steps! Simply roast parsnips with garlic, onions, and rosemary, then puree the vegetables with broth and a hint of cream for a comforting bowl of creamy soup!
Make the most crispy and flavorful Toasted Ravioli by pan frying them on the stove or cooking them in an air fryer. This delicious Italian appetizer recipe is easy to make with frozen ravioli, and it's always a party favorite!
You only need one dish to make this easy baked Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole. The broccoli, rice, and chicken all cook together in a creamy sauce that's tossed with plenty of cheese and topped with a crunchy cracker topping. With just 10 minutes of prep time to add all of the ingredients to a baking dish, it's easy to make this casserole for a simple meal!
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Hi, I'm Whitney! I've been blogging since 2011 and have appeared on news stations across the country for over a decade sharing my passion for cooking and developing new and innovative recipes. I want you to get excited about your next meal with these easy recipes with bold flavors. So peruse the site and never make a boring recipe again!
Hi, I'm Whitney and I began this blog in 2011 to share my favorite recipes with the world. Since then, I've shared over 1,400 original recipes on the blog, published a cookbook, and appeared on news stations across the country! I believe that all you need is the right seasonings, sauces and simple cooking techniques to turn an easy recipe into a flavorful meal. Get excited about your next meal with these easy recipes with bold flavors!