With 2026 on the horizon, we are taking a moment to reflect on all the tasty moments that made 2025 oh-so delicious. From comforting classics and fresh seasonal favorites to impressive dishes that brought the wow factor to every table, the Savory team has loved every moment of sharing all the 2025 recipes with you. Join us as we take a tasty trip down memory lane and look at the top 10 recipes of the year.
This year, our audience fell in love with an assortment of recipes—quick and easy meals that made weeknights a little smoother, standout sides for every summer cookout, and desserts that stole the spotlight at celebrations. As we head into a new year, add these best bites of 2025 to your menu—and keep your eyes peeled for fresh recipes that’ll make 2026 even tastier!
10. Strawberries and Cream Layer Cake
This layer cake tastes as good as it looks, earning it a spot in our top 2025 recipes. Inspired by a classic strawberry shortcake, the boxed cake mix is made extra moist and fluffy with the addition of a pudding mix. Fresh whipped cream is piled high between the two cake layers and used again as a light, satisfying topping. The star of the show—juicy strawberries—are stuffed between the layers and arranged on top for a gorgeous finish. This recipe takes simple ingredients and transforms them into a showstopping dessert, perfect for any spring or summer celebration.
Get the recipe: Strawberries and Cream Layer Cake
9. Chopped Chinese Chicken Salad
Ready in under 10 minutes, this refreshing make-ahead salad became one of 2025’s fastest favorites. Inspired by the flavors of your favorite Chinese dishes, it brings together time-saving staples—rotisserie chicken, packaged coleslaw, frozen edamame, and crunchy almonds—to create a dish with just the right balance of textures and taste. Tossed in a crave-worthy sesame-ginger dressing, this recipe shows how simple store-bought ingredients can be transformed into a truly delicious meal.
Get the recipe: Chopped Chinese Chicken Salad
8. Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli
Savory readers agreed that this delicious dish could rival even the best takeout. Made easy with the help of a slow cooker, sliced top sirloin is coated in a sweet-and-spicy marinade and cooked alongside frozen broccoli until tender. Served over microwaved rice for a quick, time-saving shortcut, it delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort. Finished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds, this recipe gives you a restaurant-quality taste without breaking the bank.
Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli
7. Greek Orzo Salad with Chicken
Coming in at number seven, this Mediterranean-inspired balanced plate delivers both flavor and nutrients. Tender orzo, shredded chicken, fresh veggies, and feta come together to create a meal that tastes as good as it makes you feel. Fragrant herbs add an extra punch of that classic Mediterranean freshness, while a light, tangy homemade dressing ties everything together. Perfect for a light dinner or a filling lunch, this salad is the ultimate throw-together meal to power you through the rest of the day.
Get the recipe: Greek Orzo Salad with Chicken
6. Dill Pickle Pasta Salad
Mix pasta with crunchy red bell pepper, green onions, pickles, and fresh dill for a unique, crave-worthy twist on pasta salad. Dressed in a mouthwatering mixture of mayonnaise, sour cream, and pickle brine, this simple and refreshing pasta salad is the ultimate dish for pickle lovers. Only taking 30 minutes to come together, our readers loved bringing this crowd-pleaser to cookouts and backyard gatherings.
Get the recipe: Dill Pickle Pasta Salad
5. Creamy Tuscan White Bean Skillet
Our audience loved the plant-forward goodness of this five-ingredient skillet. Cannellini beans, juicy fresh tomatoes, and baby spinach cook together with flavor-packed ingredients like garlic and red pepper. Simmered in a broth-and-heavy-cream mixture, the flavors meld into a mouth-watering bite that is extra delicious when you dip toast into it. Quick and easy to prepare, this hearty meal is a real winner—easy to prep, easy to clean up, and even easier to enjoy!
Get the recipe: Creamy Tuscan White Bean Skillet
4. Mango Chia Seed Pudding
The number four favorite of 2025 shows how our audience made the most of nutrient-packed chia seeds this year. This light and refreshing pudding, perfect for a make-ahead breakfast or snack, highlights the versatility of chia seeds. Blended with frozen mango chunks and coconut milk, it creates a creamy, lightly sweet pudding. Topped with coconut flakes, this recipe brings a tropical flavor into your kitchen at any time of year.
Get the recipe: Mango Chia Seed Pudding
3. Tortellini Caprese Salad
This versatile pasta dish became a tried-and-true favorite in 2025! Tortellini, juicy grape tomatoes, creamy mozzarella pearls, and fragrant basil come together to create a delicious and satisfying salad. Tossed in a tangy balsamic vinaigrette, every bite packs the ultimate punch of flavor. Whether made for a packable lunch at home, a picnic, or a potluck, our readers had this recipe on repeat all summer long.
Get the recipe: Tortellini Caprese Salad
2. Eggplant Parmesan Boats
Savory readers fell in love with this fun twist on traditional eggplant Parmesan. Fresh eggplants are halved, par-cooked, and topped with marinara, melty mozzarella, and crunchy breadcrumbs. The boats are then baked until the cheese is perfectly gooey, and the breadcrumbs turn golden brown. Coming together on a single sheet pan, this plant-based dish makes for a quick, hassle-free dinner with minimal cleanup.
Get the recipe: Eggplant Parmesan Boats
1. Skillet Chicken Florentine with Orzo
The number one recipe for 2025 is a true balanced plate standout. Chicken breasts and red bell pepper cook until tender in a skillet, then they are smothered in a rich, store-bought Alfredo sauce for a quick, time-saving step. Next, orzo and fresh baby spinach are added, and the entire meal simmers together until the flavors meld, resulting in a crave-worthy, creamy dinner. With just five ingredients and 30 minutes, this dish is guaranteed to please the whole family. It’s easy to see why this is the top recipe of the year!
Get the recipe: Skillet Chicken Florentine with Orzo
