From timeless comfort classics and simple spice blends to hearty sandwiches and flavorful sauces, these 24 recipes were the standout new additions on WhitneyBond.com in 2024. Explore this curated countdown of the most popular new recipes of the year!
Each December I review the year’s new recipes to see which ones readers saved, shared, and returned to most often. The following list highlights the most viewed, pinned, and shared NEW recipes published on the blog in 2024.
Alongside perennial favorites like my Birria and Quesabirria Tacos, Jalapeno Popper Crescent Rolls, and Mushroom Swiss Burgers, several new recipes climbed quickly in popularity. This year’s newcomers — including my classic Salisbury Steak and homemade Corned Beef — were among the most-read posts as well.
If you enjoy looking back at past favorites, you can explore previous roundups: the Top New Recipes of 2023 featured seasoning mixes, smoked meats, and satisfying burgers; the Top New Recipes of 2022 included comforting soups and a beloved pie; and the Top New Recipes of 2021 showcased cheesy comfort dishes and authentic Mexican flavors. If you try a recipe from the blog, please leave a review — reader feedback helps others find the recipes they’ll love.
Top 24 New Recipes of 2024 on WhitneyBond.com
1
Salisbury Steak
A classic comfort-dinner made simple: juicy beef patties topped with a rich mushroom gravy. Ready in under an hour, this Salisbury steak is ideal for cozy weeknight meals.
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2
Corned Beef
This easy homemade corned beef begins with a 5-day brine and finishes slow-cooked in seasoned broth for tender, flavorful slices that melt in your mouth.
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3
Rib Rub
A brown-sugar–forward dry rub that brings sweet, salty, and smoky flavor to pork or beef ribs—perfect for grilling, smoking, oven-baking, or the Instant Pot.
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4
Hot Pastrami Sandwich
Layers of thin pastrami, sauerkraut, Thousand Island-style dressing, and melted Swiss on rye make this easy homemade pastrami Reuben a crowd-pleaser.
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5
Instant Pot Ribs
Fall-off-the-bone baby back ribs made quickly in the Instant Pot—seasoned with a simple rub, cooked with apple juice, and finished with your favorite BBQ sauce.
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6
Chicken Birria
Slow-cooked chicken in a chile-tomato-vinegar broth creates a versatile birria—serve it as a stew or make tacos with a rich consommé for dipping.
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7
Cucumber Sandwich
A refreshed take on the classic tea sandwich—light, crisp, and flavorful, perfect for parties, brunch, or a light snack.
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8
Air Fryer Taquitos
Crispy on the outside and cheesy inside, these taquitos use rotisserie chicken and come together in about 23 minutes—great for quick weeknight dinners or appetizers.
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9
Corned Beef Seasoning
A quick 5-minute seasoning blend made with nine pantry spices—ideal for spicing up store-bought corned beef or curing your own brisket.
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10
Reuben Sandwich
A classic Reuben with corned beef, sauerkraut, Thousand Island-style dressing, and Swiss on rye—perfect for using leftover corned beef or making an indulgent sandwich from scratch.
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11
Chipotle Sauce
A smoky, slightly spicy creamy sauce made in about 5 minutes with five ingredients—excellent drizzled over bowls, tacos, or as a dip for taquitos and strips.
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12
How To Cook Beets
A simple, tested guide to cooking beets three ways—roasted, steamed, and boiled—so you get tender, flavorful beets every time for salads, bowls, soups, or spreads.
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13
Bacon Jam
Sweet, salty, and irresistibly savory—this stovetop bacon jam is great on breakfast plates, burgers, and cheese boards and is surprisingly simple to make.
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14
Homemade Pickles
Crisp, flavorful dill pickles made with fresh cucumbers, dill, garlic, and a few pantry staples—quick and reliable for snacking or topping sandwiches.
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15
Hamburger Seasoning
A simple five-ingredient blend that elevates burgers with balanced savory flavor—great for grilling season and freezer-friendly patties.
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16
Orange Sauce
A sticky, citrus-forward orange sauce adapted from the blog’s favorite orange chicken recipe—great for chicken, vegetables, or fish and easy to make at home.
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17
Steamed Cabbage
A quick and easy method for steamed cabbage—wedge or shred and have a tender side dish ready in under 15 minutes, perfect with corned beef or smoked meats.
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18
Smoked Ribs
A straightforward smoked ribs recipe using the 3-2-1 method: smoke, wrap, then sauce and finish—for tender, fall-off-the-bone baby back ribs with consistent results.
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19
Jack Daniel’s BBQ Sauce
A sticky, sweet barbecue sauce with a hint of whiskey-simmered depth—great for brushing on ribs, glazing chicken, or serving as a dip.
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20
Crock Pot Meatloaf
Prepare in the morning and slow-cook for a juicy, tender meatloaf with a homemade seasoning blend—an easy, hands-off comfort dinner.
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21
Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
Panko-crusted and air-fried for a crispy exterior and juicy center—these tenders are a lighter, freezer-friendly alternative to deep frying.
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22
Pot Roast
A richly flavored, fall-apart pot roast that’s easy to make in the oven or slow cooker—served with a savory pan gravy for the ultimate comfort meal.
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23
Chicken Marinade
A tested seven-ingredient marinade designed to keep chicken breasts juicy and flavorful—ideal for grilling, pan-searing, or baking.
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24
Blueberry Pie Filling
A fresh, homemade blueberry pie filling ready in about 30 minutes—perfect for pies, cobblers, topping ice cream, or spooning over pancakes and biscuits.
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Wishing you a Happy New Year — cheers to a delicious 2025!
