Your Five Favorite Recipes of 2025
A delicious roundup of the top five favorite recipes of 2025—simple desserts, homemade jam, and fresh salads you’ll love making again.
Top Five Favorite Recipes of 2025
As I look back on 2025, it’s been such a joy to see which recipes you loved most. These five stood out again and again—shared with friends, saved for later, and made on repeat in kitchens everywhere. Each one is simple, comforting, and perfect for everyday moments as well as special occasions.
From buttery shortbread to fresh, colorful salads, here are the top five favorite recipes of 2025.
1. Fabulous Five Ingredient Raspberry Bars
There’s something magical about a dessert that looks impressive but couldn’t be easier to make. This recipe for Fabulous Five Ingredient Raspberry Bars from my dear friend Traci, check every box: buttery, sweet, and wonderfully nostalgic.
With just five simple ingredients, this recipe is perfect for last-minute gatherings, bake sales, or when you’re craving something homemade without a lot of fuss. The raspberry filling adds the perfect pop of flavor, while the crumbly base and topping make each bite irresistible.
Why you loved it:
- Minimal ingredients
- Quick prep
- Crowd-pleasing flavor
2. Traditional Scottish Shortbread
My grandmother’s Traditional Scottish Shortbread recipe is timeless for a reason. Rich, buttery, and perfectly crumbly, it’s a classic that never goes out of style.
Whether enjoyed with a cup of tea, served on a holiday cookie platter, or wrapped up as a homemade gift, this shortbread delivers simple elegance every time. It’s proof that a few high-quality ingredients can create something truly special.
Why you loved it:
- Classic, old-fashioned flavor
- Perfect for holidays and gifting
- Simple and reliable
3. Blueberry Jam
Homemade Blueberry Jam was a standout favorite this year, especially during the summer months. There’s nothing quite like capturing the flavor of fresh blueberries and enjoying it long after the season has passed.
Spread it on toast, swirl it into yogurt, spoon it over pancakes, or use it as a filling for baked goods—this jam is as versatile as it is delicious.
Why you loved it:
- Fresh, homemade flavor
- Great way to preserve summer berries
- Instructions to can and preserve your jam
Spinach Salad with Mandarin Oranges
Fresh, light, and full of flavor, this Spinach Salad with Mandarin Oranges became a go-to favorite for weeknight dinners and holiday meals alike.
Tender spinach with sweet mandarin oranges and tart dried cranberries creates the perfect balance of flavors and textures. Add grilled chicken or shrimp to make it a meal. It’s the kind of salad that even non-salad lovers enjoy.
Why you loved it:
- Fresh and flavorful
- Quick to assemble
- Perfect for gatherings
5. The Most Delicious Red, White, and Blue Berry Salad
This festive Red, White, and Blue Berry Salad was especially popular for summer celebrations, from Memorial Day to the Fourth of July. Bursting with fresh berries and light, refreshing flavors, it’s as beautiful as it is delicious.
It’s an easy dish that feels special, making it ideal for potlucks, barbecues, and patriotic celebrations.
Why you loved it:
- Festive and colorful
- Naturally sweet and refreshing
- Perfect for summer entertaining
A Year of Simple, Delicious Favorites
These top five recipes truly capture what 2025 was all about in the kitchen—simple ingredients, comforting flavors, and dishes meant to be shared. Whether you’re revisiting an old favorite or trying one for the first time, I hope these recipes continue to bring joy to your table.
Which one was your favorite this year? Or is there a recipe you’re excited to make again in 2026?
Here’s to another year of cooking, baking, and savoring the simple moments—one delicious recipe at a time.
