Top 2020 Recipes: Fan-Favorite Dishes You’ll Want to Try

favorite recipes of 2020 with photo of granola bars

Another year has come and gone, and what a year 2020 was. One bright spot for many of us was cooking and baking more at home, and I’m so grateful you spent time on this site—thank you.

Below are the most-loved recipes of 2020, presented in no particular order.

soft white sandwich bread sliced

Soft White Sandwich Bread — We baked a lot of bread in 2020. This soft white sandwich loaf is tender and delicious, perfect for sandwiches, toast, and everyday baking.

caramel apples with crushed oreos, nuts, and crushed candy bars

How to Make Caramel Apples — Caramel apples are a fun, nostalgic treat to make at home. The post includes a complete photo tutorial, tips, and tricks to get them just right.

This super easy and delicious no-churn s'mores ice cream is filled with graham cracker crumble, chocolate chunks, and toasted marshmallows.

No-Churn S’mores Ice Cream — A simple, crowd-pleasing no-churn ice cream packed with graham cracker crumble, chocolate chunks, and toasted marshmallows. Great for summer or anytime you want a nostalgic dessert.

These homemade chewy chocolate chip granola bars are sweet and satisfying, and so much better than store-bought!

Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bars — Homemade, chewy, and full of chocolate chips, these granola bars are hearty, sweet, and a big step up from store-bought bars. Easy to make and kid-approved.

Classic cheesecake with graham cracker crust is silky smooth, ultra rich, and very creamy.

Classic Cheesecake — Silky-smooth, ultra-rich cheesecake with a graham cracker crust. This recipe was refined to deliver consistently creamy results and has become a favorite.

These cinnamon-sugar pretzel bites are soft, buttery and perfectly spiced. They're a delicious sweet treat!

Cinnamon-Sugar Pretzel Bites — Soft, buttery pretzel bites tossed in cinnamon sugar. They’re quick to make and irresistibly tasty as a sweet snack or dessert.

This sheet pan sausage and potatoes is a simple one-pan meal that's done in 30 minutes!

Sheet Pan Sausage and Potatoes — A fuss-free one-pan dinner ready in about 30 minutes. Robust, comforting, and perfect for busy weeknights.

This cherry chip cake, smothered in a fluffy whipped vanilla buttercream, is a homemade version of a boxed cake mix favorite. It’s also the perfect celebration cake!

Cherry Chip Cake with Whipped Vanilla Buttercream — A nostalgic cherry chip cake topped with light whipped vanilla buttercream. It’s a homemade spin on a classic boxed mix favorite and a celebration-worthy choice.

pie crust disks stacked in front of a food processor

How to Make Pie Crust in a Food Processor — Using a food processor makes pie crust quick and consistent. The method produces flaky, buttery crust with minimal effort.

These no-bake strawberry cheesecake bars are a fun, easy, and delicious summer dessert!

No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Bars — A favorite with kids: creamy no-bake cheesecake layered over a graham cracker crust and topped with jammy strawberries. Simple, refreshing, and perfect for summer.