Seeing as we’re nearly halfway through the year, we figured it\u2019d be wise to gather the recipes that have garnered the most attention from our community thus far. Featuring a mix of new dishes and familiar favorites (read: anything made by Ina Garten), this list offers a solid snapshot of what we\u2019ve collectively craved over the past several months, from the second half of winter through the tail end of spring. Think of this as a mid-year census, but with recipes.<\/p>\n
25. Mortadella & Dijon Tart<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\nSomewhere between a ham sandwich and a pizza, this savory, cheesy tart is worthy company for your favorite cold beer or sparkling wine. Plus, it only takes 35 minutes to prepare and will be an instant crowd pleaser at your next hang.<\/p>\n
24. Genius Cauliflower Soup From Paul Bertolli<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\nPaul Bertoli was the head chef at Chez Panisse\u2014Alice Waters\u2019 farm-to-table mecca in Berkley, Calif.\u2014for 20 years. He knows a thing or two about making vegetables taste really, really<\/em> good, and this cauliflower soup is no exception.<\/p>\n23. Miso-Mushroom Pasta<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\nRecipe developer Jun explains this pasta\u2019s flavor best: \u201cMiso and mushrooms are two umami-heavy flavors that are often employed to uplift any dish,\u201d he says. \u201cSo when put together, they work in tandem and complement each other so well, creating a massive umami bomb that leaves you salivating for more.\u201d<\/p>\n
22. Dan Barber’s Braised Short Ribs<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\nYears ago, Food52 founder Amanda Hesser nearly botched an entire dinner party\u2019s worth of short ribs\u2014until chef Dan Barber snuck into her kitchen and resuscitated the braised beef. Days after saving her ribs, Dan invited Amanda to his restaurant and gave her a full short rib tutorial, resulting in this very recipe.<\/p>\n
21. Oven-Fried Soy Sauce & Ginger Chicken Thighs<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n\u201cThis chicken made my mother famous at school potlucks,\u201d says recipe developer Zola Gregory of this versatile chicken dish. \u201cIt\u2019s appropriate for any occasion: a holiday get together, dinner with colleagues, or a picnic with family. I like it best served with steamed rice and a spoonful of the pan juices drizzled over it, yet it tastes just as good cold, straight from the refrigerator, the next day.\u201d<\/p>\n
20. Jeff Hertzberg and Zo\u00eb Fran\u00e7ois’ 5-Minute Artisan Bread<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\nThis thorough approach to DIY bread-baking has been vetted and celebrated by many members of our community since being published in 2021. If you\u2019re interested in homemade bread, this recipe is your ideal entry point.<\/p>\n
19. Salted Toffee & Coffee Blondies<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\nAfter trying these toffee treats, Food52 community member NibbleMaster said, \u201cAbsolutely the best dessert ever! Super simple to make and a great combination of bitter, sweet, coffee, and toffee! Would make (and eat) them everyday if I could.\u201d<\/p>\n
18. Potato-Leek Soup With Spiced Chickpeas<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\nA classic soup reinvigorated by the addition of paprika, coriander, cumin, and a very crispy, very delicious chickpea and leek topping. Serve this when comfort is your number one priority and you need soup in under an hour.<\/p>\n
17. Braised Moroccan Chicken & Olives<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\nThis dish is great for two reasons. One, it\u2019s delicious. Two, it\u2019ll force you to take inventory of\u2014and hopefully organize\u2014your spice cabinet, as this chicken is adequately seasoned by ginger, garlic, coriander, cumin, paprika, turmeric, cayenne, and saffron.<\/p>\n
16. Breakfast Pasta<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n\u201cI started calling it ‘Breakfast Pasta’ because it\u2019s what I\u2019d eat for breakfast and it features an egg. But it had plenty of appearances at lunchtime and dinnertime,\u201d writes recipe developer Olivia Mack McCool. Inspired by Roman carbonara, this recipe uses the fewest possible ingredients to achieve a comforting, luxurious pasta that is best enjoyed at all hours of the day.<\/p>\n
15. Vegetable Beef Soup Like Great-Grandma Vera Mae’s<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\nThis vegetable-beef collaboration is one of the rare soups that is filling enough to be served as its own meal. Although a bit more labor intensive than the canned version I enjoyed as a kid, the use of frozen vegetables keeps this soup convenient where possible.<\/p>\n
14. Nancy’s Chopped Salad<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\nCelebrated, Los Angeles-based chef, baker, and cookbook author Nancy Silverton made the salad you always wished your local pizza place served. Vibrant veggies, an oregano-forward vinaigrette, and plenty of salami keep this salad anything but boring.<\/p>\n
13. Richard Sax\u2019s Chocolate Cloud Cake<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\nThis chocolate treat from Richard Sax is all about texture. According to Sax, the cake\u2019s craggy, crisp rim, soft, mousse-like interior, and whipped cream topping pack \u201cintensity, then relief, in each bite.\u201d<\/p>\n
12. The Coziest Light White Chicken Chili<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\nLight but deeply flavorful, this white chicken chili is ideal for when you know you\u2019ll be heading back for a second (or third) bowl. Top with tortilla chips, hot sauce, and scallions for an extra kick.<\/p>\n
11. Chewy Sugar Cookies<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\nThis recipe has quite the resume, having accrued more than 150 rave reviews and 3,000 saves since winning our \u201cBest Chewy Sugar Cookie\u201d recipe contest in 2010. The best part? It takes just 20 minutes to make two dozen of these award-winning treats.<\/p>\n
10. Chicken Pot Pie<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\nThis homemade chicken pot pie allocates effort to the most important components (crust, veggies, and gravy) while providing convenience whenever possible (i.e. using store made rotisserie chicken).<\/p>\n
9. Maialino’s Olive Oil Cake<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\nOne of our most popular recipes of all time, this olive oil cake is sweet, savory, and\u2014most importantly\u2014impossible to stop eating. I had four slices at my birthday this year, but would\u2019ve had more if \u201csharing\u201d wasn\u2019t such a thing.<\/p>\n
8. \u00c9clair Cake<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\nThis cake features all the components of your standard chocolate \u00e9clair (custard, ganache, pastry) but eliminates the hassle of needing to evenly pipe your pastry cream. Bonus: This dessert looks as good as it tastes.<\/p>\n
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7. Dirty Martini Salad Dressing<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\nA dirty twist on a classic, bright, mustard-based dressing, courtesy of Food Editor, Emily Ziemski. Toss this with your favorite lettuce (Emily prefers Little Gem) or use it as marinade for grilled vegetables.<\/p>\n
6. Cardamom Cake From Niloufer Ichaporia King<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\nAlice Waters once said this was the one recipe she could never live without\u2014and after peering at the over 300 positive reviews from our community, it seems like she might be onto something. With the right balance of sweetness, complexity, and texture, this is a recipe you\u2019ll hold onto for a lifetime.<\/p>\n
5. Meyer Lemon Cheesecake With Biscoff Crust<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\nA partnership between three really good things\u2014cheesecake, meyer lemons, and Biscoff cookies\u2014makes one really, really good thing (this cake).<\/p>\n
4. Bien Cuit Shortbread<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\nWhen Bien Cuit stopped making its shortbread in 2019, Amanda begged them for the recipe. Lucky for us, she got it. For reference, think Ted Lasso\u2019s biscuits if they were made by one of the country\u2019s top bakeries.<\/p>\n
3. Ina Garten\u2019s Parmesan-Roasted Broccoli<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\nThere\u2019s a lot to love about Ina\u2019s broccoli (so much so that we wrote an entire article about it), but here\u2019s the gist: It takes less than 30 minutes, features Parmesan, lemon, pine nuts, and a bit of spice, and is decidedly not boring.<\/p>\n
2. One-Bowl Lemon Cake With Citrus Glaze<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\nA classic lemon cake improved by the addition of fluffy ricotta and its simple, one-bowl technique. Serve it as a light dessert or early morning treat: Either way, this cake is best enjoyed with your favorite cup of coffee.<\/p>\n
1. Ina Garten’s Skillet-Roasted Lemon Chicken<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\nAfter publishing an article outlining the enduring beauty of this roast chicken, Ina\u2019s dish has remained at the forefront of our community\u2019s interests. This shouldn\u2019t come as a surprise: After all, who doesn\u2019t love well-seasoned, juicy, crispy-skinned chicken?<\/p>\n
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Paul Bertoli was the head chef at Chez Panisse\u2014Alice Waters\u2019 farm-to-table mecca in Berkley, Calif.\u2014for 20 years. He knows a thing or two about making vegetables taste really, really<\/em> good, and this cauliflower soup is no exception.<\/p>\n Recipe developer Jun explains this pasta\u2019s flavor best: \u201cMiso and mushrooms are two umami-heavy flavors that are often employed to uplift any dish,\u201d he says. \u201cSo when put together, they work in tandem and complement each other so well, creating a massive umami bomb that leaves you salivating for more.\u201d<\/p>\n Years ago, Food52 founder Amanda Hesser nearly botched an entire dinner party\u2019s worth of short ribs\u2014until chef Dan Barber snuck into her kitchen and resuscitated the braised beef. Days after saving her ribs, Dan invited Amanda to his restaurant and gave her a full short rib tutorial, resulting in this very recipe.<\/p>\n \u201cThis chicken made my mother famous at school potlucks,\u201d says recipe developer Zola Gregory of this versatile chicken dish. \u201cIt\u2019s appropriate for any occasion: a holiday get together, dinner with colleagues, or a picnic with family. I like it best served with steamed rice and a spoonful of the pan juices drizzled over it, yet it tastes just as good cold, straight from the refrigerator, the next day.\u201d<\/p>\n This thorough approach to DIY bread-baking has been vetted and celebrated by many members of our community since being published in 2021. If you\u2019re interested in homemade bread, this recipe is your ideal entry point.<\/p>\n After trying these toffee treats, Food52 community member NibbleMaster said, \u201cAbsolutely the best dessert ever! Super simple to make and a great combination of bitter, sweet, coffee, and toffee! Would make (and eat) them everyday if I could.\u201d<\/p>\n A classic soup reinvigorated by the addition of paprika, coriander, cumin, and a very crispy, very delicious chickpea and leek topping. Serve this when comfort is your number one priority and you need soup in under an hour.<\/p>\n This dish is great for two reasons. One, it\u2019s delicious. Two, it\u2019ll force you to take inventory of\u2014and hopefully organize\u2014your spice cabinet, as this chicken is adequately seasoned by ginger, garlic, coriander, cumin, paprika, turmeric, cayenne, and saffron.<\/p>\n \u201cI started calling it ‘Breakfast Pasta’ because it\u2019s what I\u2019d eat for breakfast and it features an egg. But it had plenty of appearances at lunchtime and dinnertime,\u201d writes recipe developer Olivia Mack McCool. Inspired by Roman carbonara, this recipe uses the fewest possible ingredients to achieve a comforting, luxurious pasta that is best enjoyed at all hours of the day.<\/p>\n This vegetable-beef collaboration is one of the rare soups that is filling enough to be served as its own meal. Although a bit more labor intensive than the canned version I enjoyed as a kid, the use of frozen vegetables keeps this soup convenient where possible.<\/p>\n Celebrated, Los Angeles-based chef, baker, and cookbook author Nancy Silverton made the salad you always wished your local pizza place served. Vibrant veggies, an oregano-forward vinaigrette, and plenty of salami keep this salad anything but boring.<\/p>\n This chocolate treat from Richard Sax is all about texture. According to Sax, the cake\u2019s craggy, crisp rim, soft, mousse-like interior, and whipped cream topping pack \u201cintensity, then relief, in each bite.\u201d<\/p>\n Light but deeply flavorful, this white chicken chili is ideal for when you know you\u2019ll be heading back for a second (or third) bowl. Top with tortilla chips, hot sauce, and scallions for an extra kick.<\/p>\n This recipe has quite the resume, having accrued more than 150 rave reviews and 3,000 saves since winning our \u201cBest Chewy Sugar Cookie\u201d recipe contest in 2010. The best part? It takes just 20 minutes to make two dozen of these award-winning treats.<\/p>\n This homemade chicken pot pie allocates effort to the most important components (crust, veggies, and gravy) while providing convenience whenever possible (i.e. using store made rotisserie chicken).<\/p>\n One of our most popular recipes of all time, this olive oil cake is sweet, savory, and\u2014most importantly\u2014impossible to stop eating. I had four slices at my birthday this year, but would\u2019ve had more if \u201csharing\u201d wasn\u2019t such a thing.<\/p>\n This cake features all the components of your standard chocolate \u00e9clair (custard, ganache, pastry) but eliminates the hassle of needing to evenly pipe your pastry cream. Bonus: This dessert looks as good as it tastes.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n A dirty twist on a classic, bright, mustard-based dressing, courtesy of Food Editor, Emily Ziemski. Toss this with your favorite lettuce (Emily prefers Little Gem) or use it as marinade for grilled vegetables.<\/p>\n Alice Waters once said this was the one recipe she could never live without\u2014and after peering at the over 300 positive reviews from our community, it seems like she might be onto something. With the right balance of sweetness, complexity, and texture, this is a recipe you\u2019ll hold onto for a lifetime.<\/p>\n A partnership between three really good things\u2014cheesecake, meyer lemons, and Biscoff cookies\u2014makes one really, really good thing (this cake).<\/p>\n When Bien Cuit stopped making its shortbread in 2019, Amanda begged them for the recipe. Lucky for us, she got it. For reference, think Ted Lasso\u2019s biscuits if they were made by one of the country\u2019s top bakeries.<\/p>\n There\u2019s a lot to love about Ina\u2019s broccoli (so much so that we wrote an entire article about it), but here\u2019s the gist: It takes less than 30 minutes, features Parmesan, lemon, pine nuts, and a bit of spice, and is decidedly not boring.<\/p>\n A classic lemon cake improved by the addition of fluffy ricotta and its simple, one-bowl technique. Serve it as a light dessert or early morning treat: Either way, this cake is best enjoyed with your favorite cup of coffee.<\/p>\n After publishing an article outlining the enduring beauty of this roast chicken, Ina\u2019s dish has remained at the forefront of our community\u2019s interests. This shouldn\u2019t come as a surprise: After all, who doesn\u2019t love well-seasoned, juicy, crispy-skinned chicken?<\/p>\n 23. Miso-Mushroom Pasta<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n22. Dan Barber’s Braised Short Ribs<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n21. Oven-Fried Soy Sauce & Ginger Chicken Thighs<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n20. Jeff Hertzberg and Zo\u00eb Fran\u00e7ois’ 5-Minute Artisan Bread<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n19. Salted Toffee & Coffee Blondies<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n18. Potato-Leek Soup With Spiced Chickpeas<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n17. Braised Moroccan Chicken & Olives<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n16. Breakfast Pasta<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n15. Vegetable Beef Soup Like Great-Grandma Vera Mae’s<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n14. Nancy’s Chopped Salad<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n13. Richard Sax\u2019s Chocolate Cloud Cake<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n12. The Coziest Light White Chicken Chili<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n11. Chewy Sugar Cookies<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n10. Chicken Pot Pie<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n9. Maialino’s Olive Oil Cake<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n8. \u00c9clair Cake<\/a>
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7. Dirty Martini Salad Dressing<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n6. Cardamom Cake From Niloufer Ichaporia King<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n5. Meyer Lemon Cheesecake With Biscoff Crust<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n4. Bien Cuit Shortbread<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n3. Ina Garten\u2019s Parmesan-Roasted Broccoli<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n2. One-Bowl Lemon Cake With Citrus Glaze<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n1. Ina Garten’s Skillet-Roasted Lemon Chicken<\/a>
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