Our 20 Most Popular Recipes of 2020

Classic Apple Crisp

One of our most popular recipes ever—and we don't disagree: there's nothing more perfect on a cold day than warm, crunchy-topped apple crisp with a slightly melty scoop of vanilla ice cream. Get our classic apple crisp recipe.

Old-fashioned Date Squares

Delicious date squares are a simple blend of brown sugar, oats, butter and sweet dates—a comforting treat for a cozy winter afternoon. If there's a baked-goods equivalent to a hug, this is it. Get our old-fashioned date squares recipe.

Homemade Crepes

This French classic is easy to make at home for deliciously upgraded desserts, breakfast, even fast, fun dinners. Hot tip: Crepes keep well in a warm (low-temp) oven, covered until ready to serve.

Bonus: You can cool and layer with wax paper and refrigerate up to 2 days.

Get our homemade crepes recipe.

Classic Lemon Loaf

Tea cakes like this are easy, don't require rise time, and bring just enough sweetness to the table to pass for dessert. (Especially here, when with a generous lemon glaze.) Get our classic lemon loaf recipe.

Instant Pot No-Knead Bread

This year unleashed everyone's inner baker, and the amount of freshly baked bread—from sourdough to our next recipe on the list—was something to behold. This recipe was an instant hit with our readers. Get our Instant Pot no-knead bread recipe.

Classic Banana Bread

One of 2020's hottest kitchen hits, this bread is one of the easiest and most rewarding ways to use a ripe banana. Get our classic banana bread recipe.

Classic Rhubarb Crisp

A golden crunch on top, and sweet-tart rhubarb perfection on the bottom. This rhubarb recipe is one of the best ways to celebrate spring's arrival. Best served with vanilla ice cream (obviously). Get our classic rhubarb crisp recipe.

Pull Apart Garlic Bread Rolls

Keep a watch on the bread basket before dinner—topped with melted garlic butter and parsley, these warm and fluffy bread rolls are hard to resist. Get our pull apart garlic bread rolls recipe.

Memphis-Style Pork Ribs

Our summer grill checklist isn't complete without a serving (or two) of glazed ribs. These Memphis-style side ribs are spiced and saucy—perfect for any outdoor cookout. Get our Memphis-style pork back ribs recipe.

Creamy Broccoli Soup with Cheddar

A cream of broccoli soup without the cream? That’s right! This soup still has an ultra-creamy texture, but leads with a healthier ingredient list. Get our creamy broccoli soup recipe.

Classic Roast Chicken

The secret to a delicious chicken is buying the best quality bird you can find, such as a locally raised one from a small farm. For an extra-crisp and golden skin, pat chicken dry with paper towel and leave in the fridge (unwrapped) on a baking sheet overnight. Get our classic roast chicken recipe.

Chocolate Pudding Cake

This cozy confection—decadent cake enrobed in a silken sauce—is one of our favourite winter desserts. When you serve it, have your spoon at the ready: It won’t last long! Get our chocolate pudding cake recipe.

Baked meatballs with roasted vegetables 4-3

Bright and crunchy roasted vegetables with easy pork meatballs (everything but the quinoa bakes in two pans at the same time!) fill out this healthy grain bowl. Serve with a drizzle of zesty lemon-tahini dressing to bring it all together. Get our baked meatballs with roasted vegetables recipe.

Classic macaroni salad

Our summer salad rotation may change from year to year (and from trendy vegetable to vegetable), but this is one summer barbecue classic that will never get old. Get our classic macaroni salad recipe.

Blueberry granola breakfast cookies

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 our blueberry granola breakfast cookies recipe.

skillet chicken pot pie

Creamy chicken and vegetables with a buttery, flaky crust (hot tip: it's store bought!) is a meal the whole family will crowd around the table for. Get our skillet chicken pot pie recipe.

Sweet and sour chicken stir fry with pineapple and peppers

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 our sweet and sour pineapple chicken recipe.

Oatmeal-raisin cookies

Soft, chewy and just like the ones you ate as a kid. (Those who know, know.) Get our oatmeal raisin cookies recipe. Psst: Chocolate chip cookie fans can find their fix with this chocolate chip cookie recipe.

mediterranean quinoa bowl

Cucumbers, tomatoes, chickpeas, hummus, tzatziki, avocado, quinoa and more come together in a sensational (and healthy!) dinner bowl you can't wait to dig into. Get our Mediterranean quinoa bowl recipe.

Slow Cooker French Onion Soup

This is one of our favourite comfort foods, and preparing it in the slow cooker makes it that much easier. For a stovetop version, caramelize the onions and salt over medium until dark golden. Add flour, then vermouth, broth and water, and simmer, covered, for at least 30 min. Get our slow cooker French onion soup recipe.