Our 20 Most Popular Recipes Of 2019
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The Chatelaine Kitchen released more than 100 recipes in 2019, and we wanted to see which ones reigned supreme. We compiled the numbers and found that this year, Chatelaine readers showed a propensity for all things rhubarb, lots of delicious baked goods and yummy, seasonally appropriate dinners. Scroll through the gallery and revisit some of our fan favourites, until you hit the coveted number one.
Classic Homemade Tzatziki
20. A clean, cool and refreshing dip to enjoy with crudite, grilled veg or chicken. Get this classic homemade tzatziki recipe.
Coconut Shrimp Noodles
19. Saucy coconut noodles make a warm and slurp-worthy dinner on a winter night. Get our coconut shrimp noodle recipe.
Roasted Spiced Squash Wedges
18. Super easy yet satisfying, these tasty squash wedges pack a lot of flavour with garlic and cayenne. Try this roasted spiced squash wedges recipe.
Oatmeal-Stuffed Apples
17. Oatmeal-stuffed apples is basically the breakfast version of apple crisp. Add a drizzle of honey to make them even tastier. Get this oatmeal-stuffed apples recipe here.
Mini Hot Cross Buns
16. Mini hot cross buns are perfect for Easter. When made this way, they’re just like monkey bread! Get this mini hot cross buns recipe.
Spring Greens Salad
15. A spring greens salad made with asparagus, fresh peas or roasted chickpeas, cucumbers, radishes, butter lettuce and a cup of mint leaves. Get this spring greens salad recipe.
Vegetarian Haggis Cottage Pie
14. A hearty, one-dish main packed with plant-based protein and vegetables inspired by Scottish haggis. Topped with fluffy mashed potatoes, it's a comforting warm-weather meal for everyone. Get our vegetarian haggis cottage pie recipe.
Sweet And Sour Chicken Stir Fry With Pineapple And Peppers
13. We could eat this at least once a week. The fluffy white rice, saucy bites of chicken and sweet pineapple with lightly sautéed vegetables are dinnertime perfection. Get the sweet and sour chicken stir fry with pineapple and peppers recipe.
Small-Batch Anti-Anxiety CBD Cookies
12. A four-cookie batch featuring CBD oil, dark chocolate and nuts, with the option to add a THC buzz. Try our small-batch anti-anxiety CBD cookies recipe after you check out our beginner’s guide to CBD.
Teriyaki Beef Stir Fry
11. The perfect mix and match meal, that can also be made quickly! This recipe is also easy to take vegetarian if you want, just swap out the beef for extra-firm tofu, lightly fried in oil to crisp up the edges. Get our teriyaki beef stir-fry recipe.
Creamy Rhubarb Potato Salad
10. Studded with rhubarb and gherkins, this creamy, tangy side dish won’t be sidelined for long. Get this creamy rhubarb potato salad.
Strawberry Gin Fizz
9. Here’s a delicious idea: Fill a Mason jar with June’s best bounty (luscious local strawberries), mix in a couple spoonfuls of sugar and some gin, and then (the hardest part) wait a few days. Add a splash to sparkling wine or tonic, and you’ll have the perfect elixir for warm nights on the back deck. Get this strawberry gin fizz recipe.
Baked Meatballs With Roasted Vegetables
8. This recipe is permanently part of our winter rotation. Caramelized veggies, perfectly cooked meatballs and a zesty tahini dressing, all garnished with crunchy apple slices makes this dish a party in a bowl. Get our baked meatballs with roasted vegetables recipe.
Blueberry Granola Breakfast Cookies
7. Yes, with the right ingredients, you CAN have cookies for breakfast. Here we’ve mixed a homemade granola of oats, pumpkin seeds, coconut and flax, and turned it into a breakfast cookies recipe that helps you take on the day well-fed and with a smile on your face. Get this blueberry granola breakfast cookies recipe.
Rhubarb-Apple Crisp
6. Rhubarb-apple crisp is the spring version of your favourite fall recipe. Get this rhubarb-apple crisp recipe.
Chocolate Pudding Cake
5. This cozy confection—decadent cake enrobed in a silken sauce—provides a delicious excuse to stay in for dessert. Serve it up in individual dishes or dig right in. Get the recipe for this chocolate pudding cake.
Modern Tuna Casserole
4. Harissa spice adds a modern flavour to a crowd-favourite tuna casserole. Get the recipe for this modern tuna casserole.
Rhubarb Coffee Cake
3. Rhubarb coffee cake with a streusel topping is a tasty spring treat. Get this rhubarb coffee cake recipe.
Peach Cobbler Muffins
2. These peach cobbler muffins are one delicious way to use these lush, juicy stone fruits while they are in season. Get this peach cobbler muffin recipe.
Classic Rhubarb Custard Pie
1. Rhubarb is the star of the show in this classic sweet-tart pie. Get this classic rhubarb custard pie recipe.
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