2023 is wrapping up, which means it is time to share my annual “10 Most Popular Recipes”, which is a post I know many of you are looking forward to each year!
I always love to prepare this post as well, as this gives me a moment to review and reflect on all the new recipes I shared with you this year, and dive back into older recipes too. I particularly appreciate to see that some of my older recipes are still very popular today, as lots of you continue to make and review them. So much work and passion goes into this little corner of the internet, which is all very worth it because of you, the readers and recipe makers! Your commenting my posts, reviewing the recipes and having fun in the kitchen thanks to my cooking tips is truly the best reward.
Thank you all! Thank you for following along my cooking adventures and for always showing your support and kindness. And now, here’s to the 10 Most Popular Recipes of 2023 (ranked by page traffic this year, as per Google Analytics). Is my Classic French Beef Bourguignon still #1 ? Let’s see!
Let me know in the comments if you’ve made one (or several) of them, and which one is your favorite!
10. Cod Provencal with Tomatoes, Capers and Olives
Cod simmered in a spicy tomato sauce with salty capers and olives.
9. Chicken Fricassée with Shallots and Bacon
Chicken thighs braised in white wine with sweet shallots and salty bacon bits.
8. French Chicken And Mushroom Pie (Tourte)
A classic savory puff pastry pie with a creamy chicken and mushroom filling.
7. Classic French Beef Bourguignon
A staple French stew of fork-tender beef chunks with veggies, in a rich red-wine gravy.
6. Classic French Chocolate Moelleux Cake
A rich yet airy chocolate cake that is naturally gluten-free.
5. French-style Zucchini Fritters
Crispy zucchini fritters made with onion, garlic and Gruyère cheese.
4. French-style Potato Salad
New potatoes dressed up with mustards, olive oil, vinegar, cornichons, shallots and fresh dill.
3. French Antilles Coconut Flan
A classic dessert made with coconut milk, shredded coconut and vanilla.
2. Classic French Cherry Clafoutis
A staple French dessert of fresh cherries baked in a rich, custard-like flan.
1. French-Style Potato and Green Bean Salad
Tender Potatoes and crisp green beans tossed in a zippy French-style vinaigrette.
23 comments
I love your recipes! Thank you for all your hard work. I haven’t tried all of these. I will have to make it a goal for the new year.
I really appreciate the kind words and support, Joyce! Finding the time to cook isn’t always easy, but important. Hopefully in 2024 you’ll get to make all the recipes your heart desires!
Audrey, hello. You somewhat gave the game away by putting a pic of the number 1 choice as the header of the article. I had asked for you to give ideas for a French Xmas menu…and you kindly did so. Whilst I didnt use all that was suggested, I did pick those that would add to my menu. Thank you.
Hello, Ajaz! Tried a little reverse psychology with the photo… Typically it’s NEVER the header photo that’s #1 🙂 Plus, I really love the way this recipe looks.
I’m so glad you used some of my suggestions for your Xmas menu, and I hope the meal(s) and your holidays were fantastic. Have a great New Year as well!
The Beef Bourguignon is a favourite, I’ve made it quite a few times. I will be trying more of these recipes. Thank you
Much appreciated, Shirley! Please feel free to review any recipes you try, I’d love to know what you think!
I’ve only recently been receiving your posts and what a joy it is to be inspired by them.
The best thing is that none of the recipes require extraordinary cooking skills and I do feel I can look forward to making delicious meals to share with family and friends.
What else can I say except…..thank you. 😘
Thank you so much, Patricia! That’s my entire goal with this blog, to inspire and show everyone that French cuisine can be approachable and done at home with great success. Always great to hear it’s working!
Bonne Année! I am a hopeless francophilie and i adore your recipes. I have to say I must have been one of the ones counted on your google traffic for the potato salad as I have made this more than once that’s for sure! Love your recipes and at how easy you seem to make them for us to follow, without ending in tragedy on the plate. Merci beacoup for all your hard work, but know that your passion and love for French cooking is also transported to my table here in country Western Australia. Salut to a wonderful 2024. x
I really appreciate these words to close off 2023 for me, Annie. The blog is a lot of work, more than most know, but it’s well worth it to know that it’s appreciated and used by so many of you, all across the globe. May your 2024 be splendid as well. Love and miss Australia heaps. One of the best years of my life studying there 🙂
Audrey, I love you and I love your recipes. You have so inspired me! I have always loved French cooking, but now I’m cooking dishes I have never made before. I’m not a strict recipe follower (got my sort of free-spirit creative cooking bent from my Dad), and your recipes are lovely either to follow strictly or to use as a base for “winging it”.
Your site is my #1 cooking site of all time.
Happy New Year to you!
Thank you, Susan! I really appreciate the support and love the free-spirit of taking recipes and making them your own! That’s the whole point of cooking. Eat what you enjoy, and enjoy what you make. I hope you’ll continue to enjoy the blog and continue cooking in 2024 (and beyond). Happy New Year!
Thank you, Audrey! I will definitely keep cooking and am even buying some new cookware. I can’t wait to make your coconut flan! Love to you!💖
I’ve made beef bourguignon, love this recipe. Chicken and mushroom tourte, delicious, chocolate moelleux cake, yummy. Thank you for such well presented recipes
Thanks, Jo! So happy to see you’ve worked your way through several of my recipes – and enjoyed them! The support means a lot!
I also love your white wine coQ au vin, I can’t believe that’s not in the top 10. Everyone should try that recipe it is so authentic and delicious 😋
It really is a stunner, isn’t it? The top 10 always has a few surprises, but… I love so many of these dishes, it’s hard to choose. 🙂
Je vais essayer le plat de morue, merci!
Je suis sûr que vous allez l’adorer. 🙂
Thank you for sharing your recipes, I will gladly buy your recipe book. I try to find authentic recipes from the country of origin which normally means using a VPN, but your website is perfect :).
I just made some of your French Cheese Puffs, and they are lovely and fluffy :).
Now I’m writing a shopping list for my next recipes.
Tonight I am going to make Classic French Gratin Dauphinois, Green Beans Almondine, with steak, and pepper sauce for the steak.
This weekend I am going to make Classic French Beef Bourguignon, so I’m also making a list for that :).
I have a really good local Butcher who always seems to know about the cuts I ask for.
I really appreciate your kind words, Malcolm. It means a lot to me, as my goal was to share the foods I love, authentically, to as many people as I can.
I absolutely love your recipe list, sounds like your house is going to smelling wonderful all week long.
Would love to hear back about your thoughts on the recipes. Merci!
I have a problem printing your recipes. They never open to the print page ??
Hello Patricia. I have has a few members mention this, and I think I know what the problem might be, after speaking to tech support as well as trying it out for myself… I think some people have pop-ups being blocked by their browser. The print recipe button creates a “pop-up” window, and some browsers decide to block it, thinking it is an invasive ad.
Usually on the address bar you’ll see something that mentions a pop-up is being blocked. If you click that, it should allow you to “allow popups on this site”, and it should then work. Let me know if that works, I really want this issue solved for readers! 🙂