The 25 Most Popular Recipes of 2012 (2024)

The 25 Most Popular Recipes of 2012 (1)

By CHEF_MEG,SparkPeople Blogger 12/28/2012

Ever wonder what other SparkPeople members are cooking? We sure do. That's why we rounded up the year's most-viewed recipes. Today we're sharing the top 25 recipes of 2012 from SparkRecipes.com, plus great tips and some of our favorite dishes you should commit to trying in 2013!

Most of these recipes were submitted by members like you!
The 25 Most Popular Recipes of 2012 (2)
1. Easy Zucchini Parmesan
To ensure perfectly crisp zucchini, bake on a metal rack to achieve even browning. Read my blog on faux frying for more details. In the mood for lemon? Try my Zucchini Ribbons with Lemony Bread Crumbs.

The 25 Most Popular Recipes of 2012 (3)
2. Honey Garlic Pork Chops
Choose low-sodium soy sauce for this dish. Double the recipe and use the leftovers for my super-fast Veggie and Pork Stir-Fry.

The 25 Most Popular Recipes of 2012 (4)
3. Pico de Gallo
Not a fan of onion? Use a red onion, which has less of a bite than white. Serve with my baked lime chips.

The 25 Most Popular Recipes of 2012 (5)
4. Chicken and Broccoli Casserole
Choose low-sodium mushroom soup to cut the salt in this recipe. If you like cheesy chicken dishes, you have to try Chicken Philly Cheese!

The 25 Most Popular Recipes of 2012 (6)
5. Apple Crisp
Serve any leftovers over your morning oatmeal for a fun breakfast! Try my hand pies for all the same flavors but in to-go style.

The 25 Most Popular Recipes of 2012 (7)
6. Olive Garden Minestrone
Slash the salt from this recipe: Buy tomatoes with no salt added, and choose reduced-sodium beans, then drain and rinse them well. Make your own vegetable stock, too.

The 25 Most Popular Recipes of 2012 (8)
7. Garlic Brown Sugar Chicken
Try miso paste instead of butter for a lower-fat option. If you like ginger with your garlic, make my 20-Minute Garlic-Ginger Chicken. This maple glazed salmon recipe is a good, fast fish dish.

The 25 Most Popular Recipes of 2012 (9)
8. Crock Pot Tortilla Soup
Sneak in some veggies by adding 1 cup shredded carrots. If you're a fan of this soup, try Taco Soup.

The 25 Most Popular Recipes of 2012 (10)
9. Cauliflower Pizza Crust
What a fun idea, especially for those who avoid gluten. Try Monterey Jack in place of the cheddar, then top with my oven roasted tomatoes.

The 25 Most Popular Recipes of 2012 (11)
10. Chef Meg's Healthy Chicken Casserole
Save some time: pick up cooked chicken from the deli or cooked, diced frozen chicken from the freezer aisle. Change it up: Swap the peppers for 2 cups sliced mushrooms. Chicken Enchilada Casserole is just as creamy and almost as popular!

The 25 Most Popular Recipes of 2012 (12)
11. Roasted Zucchini and Yellow Squash
Cut the fat: Coat the pan with nonstick spray and reduce the oil to 1 tablespoon.
Have leftovers? Use them up in my roasted vegetable soup.

The 25 Most Popular Recipes of 2012 (13)
12. Slow Cooker Marinara Chicken
Not a fan of celery? Swap it for finely chopped onions. Love this dish? You might also like: Twenty Minute Chicken Parmesan

The 25 Most Popular Recipes of 2012 (14)
13. Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken
It's a weekly go-to recipe in my house. Try topping with Greek yogurt or my Avocado Cream.

The 25 Most Popular Recipes of 2012 (15)
14. Mexican Chicken Casserole
Give this recipe a boost: Add one cup each diced onion and bell peppers, swap out white rice for brown, then swap the taco seasoning packet with my homemade taco spice blend.

The 25 Most Popular Recipes of 2012 (16)
15. Stuffed Bell Peppers
Spoon half the sauce on the bottom of the dish and the other half over the top of the peppers just before going into the oven. This way your ground turkey does not dry out in the oven. Other great dishes like this one: Cheesy Vegetable Stuffed Peppers or my favorite, Deconstructed Fajitas

The 25 Most Popular Recipes of 2012 (17)
16. Oat Bran Galette
Use nonstick spray in a nonstick skillet to cut fat. Try this as a savory dish, topped with my Black Bean Spread.

The 25 Most Popular Recipes of 2012 (18)
17. World's Best Salmon
This recipe is great for those new to cooking fish. Just be sure to choose low-sodium soy sauce. This recipe would be perfect on the grill, too. For a change in flavors, try Orange Miso Salmon.

The 25 Most Popular Recipes of 2012 (19)
18. Cucumber Salad in Vinegar
Boost the flavor with added fresh herbs like shredded basil, chopped thyme or even mint. If you add flavor in the form of herbs, you can reduce the sugar by half. This recipe should put you in the mood for pickled vegetables.

The 25 Most Popular Recipes of 2012 (20)
19. Crustless Spinach, Onion, and Feta Quiche
Add a pinch of ground nutmeg, which will elevate the flavor of this easy egg dish. You will never miss the salt. Add a serving of fruit on the side with this baked grapefruit recipe.

The 25 Most Popular Recipes of 2012 (21)
20. Low Fat Zucchini Brownies
Wrap the grated zucchini in paper towels to remove excess moisture. Need a quick chocolate fix? Try my chocolate fondue.

The 25 Most Popular Recipes of 2012 (22)
21. White Chicken Chili
You can turn this into a vegetarian dish by swapping chickpeas in for the chicken. Serve with a side salad. Try my Spinach Berry Salad!

The 25 Most Popular Recipes of 2012 (23)
22. Breaded Chicken Parmesan
For a crispier coating, swap panko for the Italian bread crumbs, then coat with nonstick spray instead of using oil in the pan. Still in the mood for an Italian? Make Mediterranean Chicken with Orzo.

The 25 Most Popular Recipes of 2012 (24)
23. Stepfanie's Quinoa Black Bean Casserole
Use pepper jack cheese if you like heat. Choose chipotle salsa for added smokiness. Want more quinoa? Try my Simple Quinoa and Vegetables.

The 25 Most Popular Recipes of 2012 (25)
24. Olive Oil and Lemon Salad Dressing
Keep this dressing on hand for not just salad recipes throughout the week but also as a marinade for fish and chicken. Try adding one tablespoon to my Super Simple Fish and Vegetable Packets.

The 25 Most Popular Recipes of 2012 (26)
25. Slow Cooker Creamy Italian Chicken
Lower the sodium with swapping out store-bought Italian seasoning for my easy-to-make herb blend.

Which of these recipes have you tried? Which ones do you want to try?


Want more healthy recipes from me and fellow SparkPeople members? Be sure to subscribe to SparkPeople's Recipe of the Day email. Click here to sign up!

Did you know SparkRecipes is now on Facebook? Click here to "Like" us!

Like this blog? Then you'll love "The SparkPeople Cookbook: Love Your Food, Lose the Weight."

Graphics by SparkPeople Editorial Assistant Melinda Hershey

See more: recipes healthy cooking


Popular Entries

  • 8 Amazing Exercises for the TRX75Comments
  • To Beef or Not to Beef?121Comments
  • Start Fresh for Fall: 50 Ways to Turn Over a New Leaf62Comments
  • A Do-Anywhere Routine for Stronger Wrists37Comments
  • Nutrition 101: What Is Crystalline Fructose?47Comments

Related Entries

  • No More Boring Oatmeal!
  • How Misleading is the Term 'Processed Food'?
  • Beyond Burgers: Fun Foods You Can Grill
  • 11 Smart Shopping Tips for Small Households

More From SparkPeople

  • Mexican Chicken and Rice Casserole
  • Whole Wheat Pasta with Sesame Peanut Sauce
  • Rustic Italian Tortellini Soup
  • Chicken Marsala RECIPE
  • Healthy Meals Ready in No Time
  • Hot Breakfasts Ready in a Hot Second
  • Safety Tips for Nighttime Exercisers
  • Be Choosy about Chocolate
  • Break Out of Your Food Rut!
  • 12 Exercises Trainers Don't Want You To Do

';}else{strAuthorImageHTML = '';}var strBlogImage;if(oBlog.blog_image){//strBlogImage = 'The 25 Most Popular Recipes of 2012 (46)';strBlogImage = 'The 25 Most Popular Recipes of 2012 (47)';}else{strBlogImage = '';}strURL = oBlog.url;var strBlogText;strBlogText = oBlog.text;var iAuthorUN;if (oBlog.author_user_number){iAuthorUN = oBlog.author_user_number;}else{iAuthorUN = 0;}var strAuthorByline;strAuthorByline = oBlog.author_byline;var strBody;strBody = oBlog.blog_body;divNewBlog = '

' + strBlogImage +'

' + strAuthorImageHTML + 'By: ' + strAuthorName + ',' + strAuthorByline + '

' + strBody + '

See comments about this blog and earn SparkPoints!

';//alert(divNewBlog);$("#blog_page_next").append(divNewBlog);setTimeout(function(){ addOnAppear(iIDCount + 1); }, 500);abBlogLoaded[iIDCount] = true;}function moveAdTo(iItem){if (iItem >= 0){var strNewAdDiv = "#gpt728x90_pos" + iItem;//$(strNewAdDiv).height(250);$("#gpt728x90flex").position({my: "left center", at: "left center", of: strNewAdDiv});$("#gpt728x90flex").css({marginLeft: "0px", marginTop: "0px"});}else{var strNewAdDiv = "#ad728";//$(strNewAdDiv).height(250);$("#gpt728x90flex").position({my: "left top", at: "left top", of: strNewAdDiv});//$("#gpt728x90flex").css({marginLeft: "15px", marginTop: "10px"});}changeUrlFireGA(iItem);}function changeUrlFireGA(iItem){var strNewUrl = '';if (iItem > 0){strNewUrl = '/blog/blog.asp?id=' + aBlogIDs[iItem];}else{strNewUrl = '/blog/blog.asp?post=the_25_most_popular_recipes_of_2012';}//alert(strNewUrl);//history.pushState(null, document.title, strNewUrl);ga('set', 'page', strNewUrl + '&bottom_next_blog=' + iItem);ga('send', 'pageview');ga('secondTracker.set', 'page', strNewUrl + '&bottom_next_blog=' + iItem);ga('secondTracker.send', 'pageview'); // Send page view for new tracker.RefreshComScoreTag();}function RefreshComScoreTag() {$.ajax({ type: "GET", url: "/pageview_candidate.txt", timeout: 30000, dataType: "text",data: 'pageview_candidate', error: function(jqXHR, textStatus, errorThrown) {}, //alert(errorThrown);success: function(response){return;}});if (typeof(COMSCORE) == "object") {url = (arguments.length == 1 ? arguments[0] : document.location);COMSCORE.beacon({c1:2,c2:10432413,c4: url});}}

The 25 Most Popular Recipes of 2012 (2024)

FAQs

What are 10 good dinner foods? ›

Our 20 most popular dinners of 2024
  • Air-fryer salmon.
  • Sweet potato & peanut curry.
  • Beef stroganoff.
  • Easy sausage casserole.
  • Chicken & chorizo jambalaya.
  • Lasagne.
  • Easy chicken curry.
  • No-fuss shepherd's pie.
Mar 14, 2024

What would be good for dinner? ›

Best, Easy Dinner Recipes For A Family
  • Sheet Pan Olive Bar Chicken. ...
  • Five Spice Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner. ...
  • Sheet Pan Quesadilla with Jalapeño Ranch. ...
  • Instant Pot Mac and Cheese. ...
  • Crock-Pot Chicken Taco Meat. ...
  • Mango Chutney Chicken Sheet Pan. ...
  • Old Bay Shrimp and Sausage Sheet Pan Dinner. ...
  • Za'atar Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner.
Jun 10, 2024

What are some of the oldest recipes? ›

The World's 10 Oldest Dishes And Where They Are Today
  1. Denisgo/Getty Images. ...
  2. Indian curry, circa 2200-2500 B.C. ...
  3. Pancakes, circa 11650 B.C. ...
  4. Linzer Torte, circa 1653. ...
  5. Tamales, circa 5000 B.C. ...
  6. Burgers, circa 100 century A.D. ...
  7. Mesopotamian Stew, circa 2140 B.C., and bone broth, circa 400 B.C. ...
  8. Rice dishes, circa 4530 B.C.
Sep 2, 2023

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. Try these and other stick-to-your-ribs recipes made with men in mind.

What are the 5 most popular foods? ›

popularity is the % of people who have a positive opinion of a american dish. Find out more
  1. 1 Hamburgers85%
  2. 2 French Fries84%
  3. 3 Grilled Cheese84%
  4. 4 Fried Chicken83%
  5. 5 Cheeseburger83%
  6. 6 Mashed potatoes82%
  7. 7 Corn on the Cob81%
  8. 8 Steak and Baked potato81%

What is a good dinner that everyone would like? ›

30 Quick And Easy Dinners Your Whole Family Will Love
  • Slow-Cooker Chicken Tacos. tasty.co. ...
  • Easy Sheet Pan Southwestern Dinner. tasty.co. ...
  • Garlic Broccoli Shrimp Stir-Fry. ...
  • Grilled Salmon with Avocado Salsa. ...
  • One-Pot Chicken and Mushroom Pasta. ...
  • 20-Minute Beef and Broccoli Noodle Stir-Fry. ...
  • Chicken & Veggie Stir-Fry. ...
  • Baked Spaghetti.
May 6, 2024

What is the oldest dish we still eat? ›

The oldest foods still eaten today
  • Stew. Who can say no to a delicious, heart-warming stew? ...
  • Tamales. Made from starchy, corn-based dough, tamales are still enjoyed today all throughout Mexico and Central America, South America, the Caribbean, the US and even the Philippines. ...
  • Pancakes. Yep. ...
  • Bread. ...
  • Curry. ...
  • Cheesecake.

What is the oldest edible thing? ›

Honey and alcohols, among others, have been one of the oldest found edible foods. For example, ancient Egyptian honey has been found and consumed.

What are the 1000 year old recipes? ›

The 1,000 year old recipes included meat samosa, fried pumpkin bites, tamarind fish, shredded jackfruit and millet bread. Ingredients that are staples of modern Indian food - tomatoes, chilis, potatoes, cauliflower, cabbage, beans and peas - weren't available. They hadn't been introduced to the country yet.

References

Top Articles
Marinated Tofu Recipe (for the BEST Tofu Flavour!)
Easy & Authentic Scotch Pie Recipe - Scottish Scran
Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (WBA) Stock Price, News, Quote & History - Yahoo Finance
Tabc On The Fly Final Exam Answers
Air Canada bullish about its prospects as recovery gains steam
Craglist Oc
Mileage To Walmart
How Far Is Chattanooga From Here
Tribune Seymour
Lantana Blocc Compton Crips
Sitcoms Online Message Board
UEQ - User Experience Questionnaire: UX Testing schnell und einfach
Lenscrafters Huebner Oaks
What Time Chase Close Saturday
Shreveport Active 911
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Negru dual-sim, 256 GB, 12 GB RAM - Telefon mobil la pret avantajos - Abonament - In rate | Digi Romania S.A.
Moonshiner Tyler Wood Net Worth
Tcu Jaggaer
History of Osceola County
Voy Boards Miss America
Libinick
Account Suspended
Allentown Craigslist Heavy Equipment
ABCproxy | World-Leading Provider of Residential IP Proxies
18889183540
Ahn Waterworks Urgent Care
Craigslist Org Appleton Wi
Wkow Weather Radar
Www Va Lottery Com Result
Bill Remini Obituary
Feathers
Jurassic World Exhibition Discount Code
Fuse Box Diagram Honda Accord (2013-2017)
Bfsfcu Truecar
Penn State Service Management
Mastering Serpentine Belt Replacement: A Step-by-Step Guide | The Motor Guy
Wcostream Attack On Titan
Lucky Larry's Latina's
To Give A Guarantee Promise Figgerits
Captain Billy's Whiz Bang, Vol 1, No. 11, August, 1920
America's Magazine of Wit, Humor and Filosophy
Metro Pcs Forest City Iowa
Husker Football
Miami Vice turns 40: A look back at the iconic series
4k Movie, Streaming, Blu-Ray Disc, and Home Theater Product Reviews & News
Rise Meadville Reviews
Actress Zazie Crossword Clue
2000 Ford F-150 for sale - Scottsdale, AZ - craigslist
Mail2World Sign Up
Research Tome Neltharus
The 5 Types of Intimacy Every Healthy Relationship Needs | All Points North
Electric Toothbrush Feature Crossword
OSF OnCall Urgent Care treats minor illnesses and injuries
Latest Posts
Article information

Author: Fredrick Kertzmann

Last Updated:

Views: 5930

Rating: 4.6 / 5 (66 voted)

Reviews: 89% of readers found this page helpful

Author information

Name: Fredrick Kertzmann

Birthday: 2000-04-29

Address: Apt. 203 613 Huels Gateway, Ralphtown, LA 40204

Phone: +2135150832870

Job: Regional Design Producer

Hobby: Nordic skating, Lacemaking, Mountain biking, Rowing, Gardening, Water sports, role-playing games

Introduction: My name is Fredrick Kertzmann, I am a gleaming, encouraging, inexpensive, thankful, tender, quaint, precious person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.