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It\u2019s September 2014, and Food52 just celebrated its fifth birthday. Food blogs\u2014like Joy The Baker<\/a>, Brooklyn Supper<\/a>, and 101 Cookbooks<\/a>\u2014are thriving<\/a>. Vice\u2019s Munchies<\/em><\/a>\u2014a YouTube series highlighting the lifestyles and personalities of beloved chefs\u2014is so popular it\u2019s about to become its own website.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, season two of Rewrapped<\/em><\/a>\u2014hosted by NSYNC\u2019s Joey Fatone\u2014just premiered on the Food Network. Earlier this year we watched super-chef Bobby Flay show how he \u201cgot (and stays) in great shape\u201d in his new web series, Bobby Flay Fit<\/em><\/a>. (It\u2019s unclear whether this project inspired The Dean of Lean<\/em><\/a>, a Cooking Channel series where Bobby Deen (Paula\u2019s son) visits \u201cfamilies and [creates] healthy makeovers of their traditional meals.\u201d)<\/p>\n Musically, we\u2019re loving Taylor Swift\u2019s \u201cShake It Off<\/a>\u201d (but 1989<\/em><\/a> won\u2019t release for another month), Pharell is Happy, and Meghan Trainor is\u2014decidedly\u2014all about that bass. On television, the only thing Americans watch more<\/a> than The Big Bang Theory<\/em> is Sunday Night Football.<\/p>\n The Apple Watch was announced earlier this month. So was the iPhone 6. Headphones are corded. Facebook is becoming weird<\/a>. There are 200 million people<\/a> on Instagram, and Food52 is one of them<\/a>.<\/p>\n That was nine years ago. And, as we established in our previous recipe rewind<\/a> (which highlighted the 2010\u2019s most popular recipes), food\u2014and the world around it\u2014looks very different today. By revisiting our site\u2019s top recipes way back when, we gain a better perspective on the dishes we love to cook now.<\/p>\n The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity: Semi-sweet chocolate combines with sour cherry jam and fresh whipped cream to create a cake that\u2019s moist and subtly sweet.<\/p>\n For her absurd asparagus, recipe developer KayKay employs a simple but foolproof strategy: \u201cTake a garden fresh ingredient like asparagus and pair it with pancetta [to] get Snap, Crackle, Crisp all in one bite.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cClassic,\u201d \u201cRatatouille,\u201d and \u201cAlice Waters,\u201d all say the same thing: simple ingredients elevated This three-ingredient soup has racked up nearly 400 positive reviews. Sharon\u2019s says it all: \u201cWhooo boy. This is 100% a keeper.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cThe dish is absurdly simple in terms of ingredients, but it\u2019s the contrasting play of colors and textures that make it worthy of a community pick,\u201d writes our editors. \u201cOne bite through a wedge leaves a delightful confusion on your palate, simultaneously chip-like in crunchiness and mashed potato-like in fluffiness, all in one bite.\u201d<\/p>\n This fish stew recipe comes from a family that spent over 80 years in the seafood industry, and it shows. Shrimp, scallops, and saltwater fish filets (like snapper or cod) combine with tomatoes, garlic, and white wine to create a stew that carries scampi\u2019s universally appealing flavors.<\/p>\n Also one of 2010\u2019s most popular recipes, the convenience and quality of this pilaf give it staying power among our community. Serve this with grilled fish, chicken thighs, or griddled tofu.<\/p>\n Our editors deemed this \u201cthe purist’s tomato sauce. And as a result, it goes well with just about everything. It’s an ideal bed for spicy meatballs, a perfect partner for al dente strands of spaghetti with flecks of Parmesan strewn on top, and\u2014perhaps our favorite use\u2014a welcoming landing pad for heels of crusty bread.\u201d<\/p>\n Some of this recipe\u2019s popularity\u2014which we measure by pageviews\u2014can be attributed to controversy: Initially, we struggled to accurately identify and credit the original recipe developer. However, based on the comments from 2014, many people do enjoy the tenderloin\u2019s sweet, acidic glaze.<\/p>\n These cookies\u2014which feature pretzels, chocolate chips, pecans, granola\u2014are fantastic. But the comment section is even better. Here, see for yourself:<\/p>\n
\n10. Sam’s Favorite Chocolate Cake With Cherry Jam<\/a>
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\n<\/h3>\n8. Classic Ratatouille From Alice Waters<\/a>
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\n to their highest potential. Serve with crusty bread and your favorite glass of white for the perfect, easy night.<\/p>\n7. Genius Cauliflower Soup From Paul Bertolli<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n6. The Best Pan-Roasted Potatoes<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n5. Dad’s Favorite Seafood Stew<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n4. One-Pot Kale & Quinoa Pilaf<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n3. Marcella Hazan’s Tomato Sauce With Onion & Butter<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n2. Crockpot Brown Sugar & Balsamic\u2013Glazed Pork Tenderloin<\/a>
\n<\/h3>\n1. Magical, Marvelous, Memorable Cookies<\/a>
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