Our 52 Most Popular Recipes of All Time

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Banana Bread

“The best bananas to use for banana bread are those that are overripe.

52 most popular recipes of all time

Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm

The yellow peels should be at least half browned, and the bananas inside squishy and browning.”

Otherwise I followed the recipe, step-by-step, and the result was beyond amazing."

Not ripe enough and the avocado will be hard and flavorless.

Overhead view of a slice of banana bread on a plate.

Kelly Hamilton

Too ripe and the taste will be off.

This ensures every chip has toppings on it."

Marta Rivera, Simply Recipes Contributor

Perfect Omelette

“Dont overstuff the omelette!

A slice of shepherd’s pie on a plate with a fork.

Simply Recipes / Cambrea Gordon

With practice, you will be able to eyeball how much to put in the omelette.”

Sally Vargas, Simply Recipes Contributor

Cilantro Lime Rice

“Use long grain basmati rice.

It’s more aromatic than plain rice and the flavor complements the cilantro and lime.”

Side view of a piece of lasagna on a plate.

Cambrea Bakes

To ensure that the potatoes cook evenly.

Elise

Classic Roast Beef

Roasted Broccoli With Parmesan

“Delicious!

I used Asiago instead of Parmesan.

French Onion Soup

Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer

I added a pinch of salt to the pepper and cheese toss at the end.

I also left some stem on.

Just cooked them a bit longer.”

Casserole dish of cheesy baked ziti

Simply Recipes / Cambrea Bakes

I also use de arbol, Ancho and Guajillo chiles with fresh mexican oregano from the garden.

Lastly, I used a food mill rather than the fine mesh screen for straining the chili mix."

You may want to preheat it before adding."

Prime Rib

Elise Bauer

you could add more pineapple juice and cream of coconut to make more servings.

If it’s too thick, add some coconut water, a splash at a time."

Elise

Potato Leek Soup

“No need for cream to make this soup creamy!

A bowl of guacamole with two tortilla chips i nit

Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer

Just blend the cooked soup with an immersion blender or standing blender until thick and smooth.”

This way, you get some dark meat and some white meat.

I also believe in using skin-on and bone-in chicken, which leads to more flavorful and juicier chicken."

A big plate of nachos ready to eat

Marta Rivera

If you use cherry tomatoes, just quarter them, don’t bother blanching or peeling them."

Used turkey for meatballs."

Cambria Bold, Simply Recipes Contributor

Salmon Patties

“In a bind I have used mackerel.

How to Cook an Omelet plate the omelet

Sally Vargas

If you have an instant read thermometer, insert it into the center of the pie.

A reading of 200F is done.”

Yogurt and honey is my dressing of choice.

Cilantro Lime Rice

Elise Bauer

and use one red and one green apple."

You could also use red snapper or even tilapia.

I also added in baby kale at the end and 1/4 cup of cream."

Overhead view of a bowl of Spaghetti Carbonara.

Karishma Pradhan

I also added a few dark chocolate chips once it came out the microwave."

But beef, pork or lamb shank can benefit from this same preparation."

Elise

Sweet and Sour German Red Cabbage

“This is a fabulous recipe.

Overhead view of a pizza dough recipe and topped with cheese and mushrooms.

Simply Recipes / Annika Panikker

Ill never buy shop made again.

My tip for an even more delicious taste add one or two star anise and a few cloves.”

Makes a great banana pudding."

A plate with three ears of grilled corn

Megan Keno

A bowl of mashed potatoes with butter melting in the center

Simply Recipes / Photo by Andrew Bui / Food Styling by Kaitlin Wayne

Red striped paper cartons overflowing with popcorn recipes

Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek

A glass and pitcher of lemonade from scratch

Simply Recipes / Michelle Becker

Sweet potato fries on a baking sheet.

Simply Recipes / Eliezer Martinez

A sliced roast beef cooked to medium rare beef temperature.

Ciara Kehoe

Roasted Broccoli with Parmesan

Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek

Wooden spoon scooping up cooked spinach recipe.

Simply Recipes / Natalia Vela

A close up on a bowl of posole rojo ready to eat

Elise Bauer

A loaf of garlic bread on a cutting board, partially cut into slices

Simply Recipes / Sally Vargas

Easy French Toast on plate with butter and syrup

Elise Bauer

A plate of quesedillas and toppings.

Sally Vargas

Side view of a slice of cheesecake topped with raspberry sauce.

Ciara Kehoe

Corned Beef Hash in a Cast Iron Skillet

Simply Recipes / Annika Panikker

Slice of Old Fashioned Pumpkin Pie Held on a Pie Server with the Rest in a Pie Dish Below It

Simply Recipes / Cambrea Gordon

Two Glasses of PiÃ±a Colada With a Pineapple Wedge, Pineapple Leaf, and a Straw on a Marble and Wood Circular Serving Tray, and in the Background, an Uncut Pineapple, a Jigger, and a Blender With Some Leftover PiÃ±a Colada

Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe

Hash Browns Recipe flip the hash browns

Elise Bauer

Leek and Potato Soup on marble counter

Elise Bauer

A sliced loaf of zucchini bread with dried cranberries

Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer

A plate of Christmas cracker candy ready to be served and eaten.

Irvin Lin and Emma Christensen

3 bean salad recipe

Elise Bauer

Baked Acorn Squash with Butter and Brown Sugar

Elise Bauer

Air Fryer Fried Chicken on a platter

“For my money and taste buds, nothing beats buying a whole chicken and cutting it up yourself. This way, you get some dark meat and some white meat. I also believe in using skin-on and bone-in chicken, which leads to more flavorful and juicier chicken.” —Nick Evans, Simply Recipes Contributor

Close-up, overhead photo of bruschetta with tomato and basil