favorite recipes of 2020 with photo of granola bars

Another year come and gone, and boy— 2020 was a doozy. One silver lining for me however, is that we all cooked and baked a lot more! And you showed this website a lot of love, so THANK YOU, from the bottom of my heart.

Here are the top recipes of 2020, in no particular order.

(See also lists from years past— 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010)

soft white sandwich bread sliced

Soft White Sandwich Bread — We sure baked a lot of bread in 2020! And this bread is tender and delicious, and perfect for sandwiches, toast, and more.

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

How to Make Caramel Apples — Caramel apples are such a fun and delicious treat to make at home! Plus I’ve shared a full tutorial with photos, tips, and my best secrets.

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 — This has been a favorite in our house for a few summers, and I finally shared the recipe! It’s super easy, and filled with graham cracker crumble, chocolate chunks, and toasted marshmallows.

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

Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bars —These homemade chewy chocolate chip granola bars are sweet and hearty, and so much better than store-bought. Plus they’re a cinch to make. My kids gave them 2 big thumbs up!

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

Classic Cheesecake — Classic cheesecake with graham cracker crust is silky smooth, ultra rich, and very creamy. I finally perfected my recipe and I can honestly say it’s the best cheesecake I’ve ever had!

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

Cinnamon-Sugar Pretzel Bites — These cinnamon-sugar pretzel bites are soft, buttery and perfectly spiced. They’re a delicious sweet treat!

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

Sheet Pan Sausage and Potatoes — This sheet pan sausage and potatoes is a simple one-pan meal that’s done in 30 minutes! It’s on regular rotation at our house.

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

pie crust disks stacked in front of a food processor

How to Make Pie Crust in a Food Processor — Making pie crust in the food processor is the easiest! And results in flaky buttery pie crust every time.

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

No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Bars — This is hands-down my kids’ favorite recipe from the year, and I don’t blame them! Creamy no-bake cheesecake topping with jammy strawberries and a graham cracker crust— they’re delicious!