Our 20 Most Popular Recipes of All Time (2024)

We took a moment to walk down memory lane with this collection of our most popular recipes. From breakfast to dinner, not only are these recipes our most-visited dishes since our site launch in 2006, but they are also some of EatingWell’s most-reviewed recipes for being so delicious. Make sure you try flavorful, all-time favorites like our refreshing Cucumber Sandwich or comforting Carrot Soup ASAP—we know you’re going to love them.

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Spinach & Mushroom Quiche

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This healthy vegetarian quiche recipe is as simple as it gets. It's a quiche without the fussy crust! It's filled with sweet wild mushrooms and savory Gruyère cheese. Enjoy it for breakfast or brunch, or serve it with a light salad for lunch.

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Cucumber Sandwich

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This creamy, crunchy cucumber sandwich recipe strikes a lovely balance between decadent and light. The cream cheese-yogurt spread complements the crisp refreshing cucumber, while the hearty flavor and texture of the whole-wheat bread hold everything together.

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Carrot Soup

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This easy carrot soup recipe is a great way to use up a bag of carrots that were forgotten in your produce drawer. The carrots cook together with aromatics like onions, garlic and fresh herbs before being pureed into a silky smooth soup that's delicious for dinner or packed up for lunch.

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Chicken Cutlets with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce

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Though a chicken cutlet may be a chicken breast cut in half, this recipe shows how to make chicken cutlets with double the deliciousness. A jar of sun-dried tomatoes does double duty for this healthy dinner idea. The flavorful oil they're packed in is used to sauté the chicken, and the tomatoes go into the cream sauce.

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Chicken & Spinach Skillet Pasta with Lemon & Parmesan

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This one-pan chicken pasta combines lean chicken breast and sautéed spinach for a one-bowl meal that's garlicky, lemony and best served with a little Parm on top. I call it "Mom's Skillet Pasta," and she called it "Devon's Favorite Pasta." Either way, it's a quick and easy weeknight dinner we created together and scribbled on a little recipe card more than a decade ago, and it remains in my weekly dinner rotation to this day. It's a simple dinner the whole family will love.

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Fruit & Yogurt Smoothie

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This easy fruit smoothie recipe calls for just three ingredients: yogurt, fruit juice and frozen fruit. Mix up your fruit combinations from day to day for a healthy breakfast or snack that never gets boring.

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Baked Parmesan Zucchini Curly Fries

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This healthy recipe combines two bar food favorites--fried zucchini and curly fries--into one tempting package. Serve these baked zucchini fries with a simple dipping sauce made with ranch dressing and marinara sauce for a crowd-pleasing appetizer or a side dish for burgers, chicken or pizza. No matter what you serve them with, they're a fun way to eat more vegetables for kids and adults alike.

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Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chili

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Make a double batch of this quick vegetarian chili, full of black beans and sweet potatoes, and eat it for lunch the next day or freeze the extras for another night.

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Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup with Rotisserie Chicken

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This creamy chicken noodle soup recipe has a delicious potpie feel to it. We call for rotisserie chicken to streamline your prep time—look for a nice big one with lots of breast meat on it. Pair this comforting soup with a green salad.

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Shrimp Ceviche

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Traditional ceviche recipes consists of raw seafood tossed with an acidic marinade (think: citrus juice or vinegar) that “cooks” the fish. In this shrimp ceviche recipe, we cook the shrimp before marinating it in lemon, lime and orange juices, plus chiles for some heat. Avocado adds creaminess to help the dish come together. Serve this shrimp ceviche with tostones (fried plantain chips) or tortilla chips. Recipe courtesy of Emeril Lagasse, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc.

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Slow-Cooker Mushroom Soup with Sherry

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This comforting and creamy slow-cooker soup is loaded with earthy, umami flavor from the mushrooms and soy sauce. Garnish with additional black pepper and chopped fresh thyme, if desired.

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Weight-Loss Cabbage Soup

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Loaded with cabbage, carrots, bell pepper and tomato, this healthy cabbage soup recipe packs in lots of flavor and is ultra-satisfying. This easy recipe makes a big batch for lunch or dinner all week.

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Spaghetti & Spinach with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce

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To achieve flavor quickly in this sun-dried tomato pasta recipe, we use the oil from sun-dried tomatoes to create the base of the cream sauce. Meanwhile, the residual heat of the pasta wilts the spinach in record time for a fast weeknight dinner.

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American Goulash

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American goulash, also known as old-fashioned goulash, is the perfect economical family meal. The pasta cooks right in the sauce, so this satisfying dish can be made in just one pot.

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Pureed Broccoli Soup

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In this easy recipe, broccoli cooks together with onions, celery, garlic and fresh herbs and is then puréed into a delicious creamy soup. Try this healthy broccoli soup alongside grilled cheese sandwiches or as a starter for a simple dinner.

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Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & Onions

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Fresh herbs, onion and sautéed bacon flavor this easy Brussels sprouts recipe. This savory dish is delicious in the fall and winter months when Brussels sprouts are in season.

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The Best Tomato Sandwich to Make All Summer Long

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This classic tomato sandwich features a lovely combination of sweet juicy tomatoes and herby cream cheese. You can make a big batch of the cream cheese mixture and have it on hand to spread on bagels or crackers. For a boost of protein, add smoked salmon or sliced turkey or chicken.

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Zucchini Noodles with Avocado Pesto & Shrimp

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Cut some carbs and use spiralized zucchini in place of noodles in this zesty pesto pasta dish recipe. Top with Cajun-seasoned shrimp to complete this quick and easy dinner.

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Melting Potatoes

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These melting potatoes are aptly named, as high-heat roasting creates a crispy exterior, while a final broth addition makes them extra creamy. Serve them with roasted chicken and a salad for dinner.

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Blueberry-Lemon Ricotta Pound Cake

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This healthy pound cake recipe isn't just delicious—it also only requires one bowl to make. For the best cake texture, be sure to beat the sugar and butter together long enough in Step 2 to look creamy—the time it takes to get there varies according to the type of electric mixer you have. Serve with brunch or alongside a cup of coffee in the afternoon.

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FAQs

What is the most popular Martha Stewart recipe of all time? ›

In what should be a shock to no one, our Community's most beloved Martha Stewart recipe is her One-Pan Pasta. Part of our Genius recipe series, this pasta is convenient, consistent, and absolutely delicious. The recipe begins by combining spaghetti, basil, cherry tomatoes, onion, and garlic in a sauté pan.

What to cook 20 people? ›

19 Ideas For Easy Meals For Large Groups
  1. Taco Bar.
  2. Meatballs.
  3. Butter Chicken.
  4. Lasagna.
  5. Chili.
  6. Homemade Pizza.
  7. Baked Pasta.
  8. Skewers.
Apr 4, 2023

How many recipes are there in the whole world? ›

If every man, woman and child alive today made a new recipe for breakfast, lunch and dinner for each day of his/her 80 year life, we only get to 6.13 x 10^14 number of recipes.

Why did Martha go to jail? ›

Martha Stewart has been many things in her lifetime: A best-selling author, a successful entrepreneur, an Emmy-award-winning television host — but in 2004, she spent five months behind bars for lying about a stock trade. Stewart's legal troubles began more than two decades ago when her career was at its peak.

What happened to Everyday Food magazine? ›

History and profile

It stopped stand-alone subscriptions and became a bi-monthly supplement packaged with Martha Stewart Living in 2013, while also continuing to provide digital content online and through the tablet app "Martha's Everday Food". In August 2004, the Everyday Food television show on PBS was announced.

What is the cheapest food to feed a crowd? ›

Feed the masses without breaking the bank with these budget-friendly dishes.
  • Mexican Lasagne. A spicy lasagne for those of us who love Mexican and Italian food. ...
  • Cheese Cob Dip. ...
  • The Best Burger in Oz. ...
  • Kangaroo Casserole. ...
  • Sausage Casserole. ...
  • Nanna's golden sausage casserole. ...
  • Quiche Lorraine. ...
  • Turkey and Pumpkin Lasagne.

How to feed 100 people for cheap? ›

Serving budget-friendly cuisines like salads, sandwiches and pasta dishes can be a very cost-effective choice. Or, if you're looking for a more casual option, how about a barbeque? Burgers, hot dogs and other grill-oriented foods are sure to be crowd favorites, and they won't rack up a big bill.

What is a good meal for 10 people? ›

8 Delicious Dinners That Feed A Crowd
  • Classic Lasagna. ...
  • Pulled Pork. ...
  • White Chicken Chili. ...
  • Sloppy Joes. ...
  • Beef Stew with Carrots & Potatoes. ...
  • Gail Simmons' Epic Spaghetti Pie. ...
  • Moroccan-Style Brisket with Dried Fruit & Capers. ...
  • The Ultimate Chili Recipe.

What is the most eaten food ever? ›

Rice is a food staple for more than 3.5 billion people around the world, particularly in Asia, Latin America, and parts of Africa. Rice has been cultivated in Asia for thousands of years. Scientists believe people first domesticated rice in India or Southeast Asia.

What is the most popular meal in the world? ›

Pizza is ranked as the most popular food in the world, according to a survey by TasteAtlas. On average, Americans eat 18 acres of pizza a day, highlighting its popularity in the USA. Pasta is the second most popular food globally, after pizza.

What is a standard recipe? ›

A standardized recipe is a set of written instructions with given quantities, individual cost of food products, and portions for individual menu items that a staff member would follow to prepare a dish. Generally, a standardized recipes contain the following information: The dish name. Total yield (number of servings).

What is a mans favorite dinner? ›

No two guys are alike, but most share a love for hearty, full-flavored meals. Burgers and pizza. Meals cooked over fire. Meats made with beer.

What is the most common favorite meal? ›

Here is the top 10:
  • Pizza.
  • Burger.
  • Ramen.
  • Paella.
  • Pierogi.
  • Moussaka.
  • Boeuf Bourgignon.
  • Eisbein.
May 24, 2023

What dish is Martha Stewart known for? ›

From her most iconic dishes like the one-pan pasta and her macaroni and cheese, to a sleeper hit chocolate chip cookie recipe that made one person question if Martha was some kind of sorceress, here are the Martha Stewart recipes we simply cannot live without.

What product is Martha Stewart famous for? ›

Martha Stewart is an American media businesswoman best known for her lifestyle brand consisting of cookbooks, cookware, television shows and more.

What made Martha Stewart popular? ›

Stewart began her career as a model and later became a stockbroker on Wall Street. She went on to become one of the most famous celebrity chefs in the business, with thriving home-decor and furniture lines, cookbooks, and a media empire with shows like "Martha & Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party."

What was the modern day Martha Stewart known for? ›

Born August 3rd, 1941, Stewart has for decades been America's most prominent homemaking and cooking personality. Television, magazines, radio programs, books, home furnishing and kitchenware brands, websites, and endless recipes—Stewart's numerous ventures have made her one of the nation's most recognizable faces.

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