Best Recipes 2021

This year I start with a little look back at the most popular recipes published in 2021! Recipes that we and you loved.

Here you’ll find some luscious, filling soups perfect for cold weather. Plus some Italian focaccia, moist cakes and pasta. Easy recipes that require everyday ingredients and taste totally delicious.

As always, I do my best to make sure each recipe proves worthwhile.

I only wish I cooked and created more in 2021, and this feeling makes me start the new year with a new resolution: more delicious recipes!

Cheers and Happy 2022 everyone! Thanks so much for being here. 💛

Easy garlic chickpea soup

This soup is amazing and always gets rave reviews from everyone! It’s a breeze to put together with handful of ingredients, and it’s vegan and deliciously creamy. Video recipe included!
“I’m not a big soup lover but I loved this recipe! It was so easy and really hearty. Definitely going in my winter rotation.” – Sandy

1-Pot white bean pasta

This one-pot family meal ready in less than 15 minutes is everything you want in a pasta dish: it’s packed with fresh ingredients, protein, veggies, and it’s no fuss. Video recipe included!
“Have made this multiple times and everybody in my family loves it. Fast, easy, delicious! A keeper!!” – Janet

Focaccia with olives

If you’ve never baked focaccia with olives, it’s time for you to try! It’s absolutely delicious with its golden oil-scented crust and juicy olives. This recipe is so SIMPLE to make in one bowl and no kneading is required.
“Made two batches, one with active yeast per the recipe, and the other with instant yeast. Both turned out wonderfully! Thank you so much for this no-knead recipe. Love it, and will definitely make it again and again!” – Emily

White bean and kale soup

This is another easy, everyday recipe that turns white beans and kale into a terrific soup chock full of veggies, filling and packed with flavor.
“Amazing! It’s fantastic and so simple!” – Lauren

Pasta with tomatoes and spinach

This easy pasta recipe is ready in less than 20 minutes and it’s packed with fresh spinach and cherry tomatoes. It’s delicious, juicy, garlicky and makes a great meatless meal.
“Thank you, this recipe is easy and very delicious, such a nice dish for a meatless day! ” – Marta

Ricotta and raspberry cake

This delicious raspberry ricotta cake bursting with fresh juicy raspberries is so easy to make in one bowl. This is the perfect Sunday treat, we love it!
“This raspberry lemon ricotta loaf cake is just what I was looking for! The sweet tang of the in-season raspberries with the the lemon zest is a perfect match for the moist ricotta! I will use this recipe many more times. I want to try with peaches too! Thank you for sharing this delicious treat!” – Holly

Italian pasta with chickpeas

This is one of our staples, pasta with chickpeas is one of the best one-pot family meals you can cook in less than 30 minutes. It’s budget-friendly and uses a handful of cupboard essentials.
“This tasted so authentic (my grandmother would be proud of you) I would not make this without the potato it gives a nice creamy texture. I am making this again this weekend. Thank you for sharing” – Marie Dozier

Spicy tomato lentil soup

This is another simple recipe that ended up blowing my mind. Just a few simple ingredients for a warming soup full of flavor and health benefits. A winner!
“Made this soup earlier today and just wanted to tell you how much myself and my family enjoyed it. The lemon juice at the end was a brilliant touch -made it sing with flavours!! Thanks again.” – Jo

Penne arrabbiata

It’s no secret that I’m in HUGE pasta lover, so it’s only natural that I am in love with this easy, flavour-packed recipe perfect for busy weeknights. It’s absolutely delish!

Here are some of other popular collections of recipes that you might find helpful! So the next time you can’t think of something to make for lunch or dinner, you can scroll through these lists:

• 13 Quick pasta recipes
• Italian pasta recipes
• 17 Delicious ricotta recipes
• 15 Cannellini bean recipes
• 15 Low-calorie soups

And if you’ve liked one of these recipes, or if you tried other recipes that you loved, let me know in the comment! I would love to hear from you. 💛