Ready to revisit your favourite recipes of the year? These 12 popular dishes made 2024 a feast of seasonal favourites and comforting classics!
What a delicious year it’s been! As 2024 comes to a close, I’ve taken a look back at the Top 12 Recipes from 2024 that were most viewed, cooked and shared by readers – proof that good food brings us all together. From vibrant salads to cozy comfort dishes, these recipes reflect the heart and soul of Food Daydreaming – seasonal ingredients, fresh flavours and a touch of fun in the kitchen.
This list isn’t just about numbers; it’s about the connection we’ve shared through food. Every recipe represents a moment in the kitchen, a family meal, or a gathering with friends. It’s a reminder of why cooking is such a joy – because it’s as much about creating memories as it is about feeding ourselves.
Whether you’re revisiting an old favourite or discovering something new, this roundup of the 12 most popular recipes is here to inspire your cooking all over again. So, make yourself a coffee, settle in, and enjoy this collection of reader favourite recipes from 2024. Here’s to another year of delicious adventures in the kitchen!
12/12 Spice meets citrus in this irresistible roasted potato side
Roasted Yuzu Kosho Mayo Potatoes
Looking for the perfect side dish that’s bursting with flavour? These Yuzu Kosho Mayo Roasted Potatoes are here to impress! The combination of tangy yuzu juice, spicy yuzu kosho and luscious Kewpie mayo transforms simple roasted potatoes into a mouth watering side that’s full of flavour.
11/12 Citrus and mint collide in this fresh, tangy Thai-inspired dish
Thai Pomelo Salad (Yam Sam O)
Light, refreshing, and bursting with flavour and textures, this Thai Pomelo Salad combines juicy pomelo with toasted coconut, crunchy peanuts and fresh aromatic herbs, all mixed in a tangy fish sauce and lime dressing.
10/12 A simple yet vibrant dish bursting with flavour and colour
Sautéed Rainbow Chard with Feta Dressing
This simple Sautéed Rainbow Chard topped with a creamy Feta Dressing is vibrant, flavourful and the perfect side to almost any protein. And the best part is it’s ready in just 15 minutes!
This tender and flaky baked Citrus Salmon with Green Olive Gremolata is a colourful show-stopping main. Cook it alongside your favourite greens and top it with a chunky olive gremolata for a complete meal. The best part? It’s on the table in under 30 minutes!
6/12 The perfect balance of savoury and sweet in every bite
Roasted Zucchini with Pomegranate Molasses Dressing
This Roasted Zucchini with Pomegranate Molasses Dressing recipe is full of different textures and flavours – tender zucchini, creamy ricotta, fresh mint and pine nuts for a little crunch, all dressed in a punchy and peppery pomegranate molasses dressing.
These spicy, garlicky and zesty Thai style prawns (shrimp)are marinated in a flavour-packed aromatic marinade and then sautéed to perfection. They’re ready from start to finish in just 30 minutes!
Brussels Sprouts and Chestnuts with Sage and Lemon
An earthy, moreish side of charred brussels sprouts and roasted chestnuts, sautéed with shallots, sage and lemon zest. Seasonal, simple and flavourful.
A seasonal Mandarin Compote with a hint of cinnamon you can spoon over most breakfast food for a citrusy start to the morning. Or if you’re craving something sweet, spoon it over some vanilla ice cream for a fast and elegant dessert!
Chang’s Crispy Noodle Salad is an Asian inspired, salad-meets-slaw, Australian summer staple. Made from cabbage, carrots, spring onions and lots of crispy fried noodles, a tangy sesame-soy dressing brings it all together. It’s a satisfyingly refreshing and crunchy salad perfect for any picnic or BBQ!
A sushi cake to feed a crowd! Filledwith hot-smoked salmon, crisp veggies and avocado, and decorated with edamameand shredded egg crepe, it’s perfect for those times when you want sushi butdon’t want to make hand-rolled maki.
So which one’s your favourite? Leave me a comment and let me know! Mine is defiantly the Yuzu Kosho Mayo Roasted Potatoes, they’re spice, citrusy and sooooo moreishly good!
