Let’s pause for a second serving to to have a good time the most-loved recipes of 2025 from Southern Chunk – those y’all made on repeat, shared with buddies, and got here again to repeatedly.

If I had a greenback for each time any individual requested me, “Stacey, what’s all people been cooking these days?” I’d find the money for to purchase the flowery butter I preserve telling myself I don’t want.

So right here it’s: the recipes y’all cooked, shared, saved, and got here again to repeatedly in 2025. These are the tried-and-true favorites that made their means onto weeknight tables, vacation spreads, and “I want one thing straightforward however nonetheless spectacular” moments. In different phrases… the type of recipes I reside for.

And I really like this record for one huge motive: it’s not about what’s fashionable. It’s about what truly works whenever you’re drained, hungry, and making an attempt to feed individuals you like with out turning your kitchen into against the law scene.

Why these recipes rose to the highest this yr

Some recipes hit as a result of they’re quick. Some hit as a result of they’re cozy. Some hit as a result of they use elements you have already got and don’t require a second mortgage on the grocery retailer. However the true winners? They’re those that make you’re feeling such as you’ve obtained it collectively… even when you’re carrying pajama pants at 5:30pm.

This yr’s favorites had just a few issues in frequent: easy elements, huge consolation, and that “make it as soon as and it goes within the rotation” magic.

See earlier yr’s lists: 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014

Slightly thank-you from me

In the event you cooked even one Southern Chunk recipe this yr, you’re a part of what makes this complete factor particular. Each remark, photograph tag, “my choosy child truly ate this,” and “my husband requested after I’m making it once more” message means greater than you most likely notice.

As a result of on the finish of the day, I’m not making an attempt to win the web. I’m simply making an attempt that will help you get supper on the desk and perhaps make it really feel a bit extra like dwelling when you’re at it.

Right here’s to extra good meals, much less stress, and a complete lot extra “what’s for supper?” in 2026.