Recipe Roundup

The 20 Best Recipes of 2024

From black bean picadillo skillet to New Jersey crumb cake.
Cake with a brown sugar crumb cut into squares and dusted with powdered sugar.
Photo by Travis Rainey, Food Styling by Liberty Fennell

Of the many recipes our test kitchen published this year, these were the most popular with our discerning readers. This coveted list contains one-pot dinners, like this tender Braised Chicken With Harissa and Olives. After trying this one, Epicurious subscriber Jess sped to her computer and shared, “I never review recipes, but this was fantastic!” There are also plenty of sweets, like this custard-based German Buttercream that earned first place on the list. Also this New Jersey Crumb Cake with so much streusel. As one reader put it, “This recipe is perfect. It got rave reviews from guests and I cannot wait to make it again.”

Scroll down for our standout recipes of 2024. You can find and save all of these dishes—and so many more—in the Epicurious iOS app.

  • Photo by Travis Rainey, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich
    3/20

    Skillet Chicken Parmesan With Gnocchi

    “I truly could not believe how good this recipe was in comparison to how easy it was,” writes one reader. “I followed the recipe exactly and had amazing results. It was almost spiritual. My husband and I can’t stop talking about it.”

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  • Photo by Elizabeth Coetzee, Food styling by Kaitlin Wayne
    4/20

    Italian Butter Cookies

    The freshest Italian butter cookies are the ones you bake at home. This butter cookie recipe gives you delicate almond-scented cookies in your favorite design.

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  • Photo by Elizabeth Coetzee, Food styling by Stevie Stewart
    7/20

    Cowboy Cookies

    Cowboy cookies are like oatmeal ones, but packed with hearty mix-ins like coconut, pecans, and chocolate.

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  • Photograph by Peden + Munk, Food styling by Adriana Paschen, Prop styling by Ceci Garcia
    8/20

    Pasta With No-Cook Cherry Tomato Sauce

    “This is so delicious, easy, and clean up takes no time at all. It definitely packs some heat, but for me that's a good thing. It doesn't call for too much garlic, in case anyone is wondering. I even think you could pull this off with other larger tomatoes, chopped small. I can't wait to make this again!” —Carly Westerfield, associate manager audience strategy

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  • Photo by Elizabeth Coetzee, Food styling by Rebecca Jurkevich
    9/20

    Baked Feta Pasta With Chickpeas

    “It’s good and easy, and will DEFINITELY be added to the common rotation,” raves one commenter.

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  • Photo by Travis Rainey, Food Styling by Liberty Fennell
    10/20

    New Jersey Crumb Cake

    The reviews are in: “I grew up in New Jersey and eating this style of crumb cake. I’ve lived lots of places since then and nothing compares. This recipe is perfect. It got rave reviews from guests and I cannot wait to make it again.”

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  • Photo by Elizabeth Coetzee, Food styling by Tiffany Schleigh
    11/20

    Hamantaschen

    These triangular cookies—traditionally stuffed with poppy seed filling, but often with jam or jelly—are a signature of Purim.

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  • Photo by Travis Rainey, Food Styling by Lillian Chou
    12/20

    Cornell-Style Chicken

    Per one reader: “Made this Cornell Style Chicken and it was the best grilled chicken I have had in a while.”

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  • Photo by Elizabeth Coetzee, Food styling by Tiffany Schleigh
    13/20

    Easy Orgeat

    This shortcut to cocktail orgeat is easy to pull off when you start with store-bought almond milk. 

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  • Photo by Elizabeth Coetzee, Food styling by Tiffany Schleigh
    14/20

    Army & Navy

    An almond syrup imparts rich body to this otherwise bright, citrusy gin sour.

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  • Photo by Elizabeth Coetzee, Food styling by Rebecca Jurkevich
    15/20

    Chicken Piccata

    “The best part of this recipe is the bang for the buck!” says reader Tom. “Short mis en place time and easy cooking for any age or level of expertise.”

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  • Photo by Elizabeth Coetzee, Food styling by Stevie Stewart
    16/20

    Caramel Rolls

    “Being from the Midwest I love trying new caramel roll recipes and this one is hands down the most delicious one my family and I have EVER had!!” says Epicurious reader Kris Marie. “The roll is super pillowy, fluffy and caramel is divine. I made the dough the night before a family brunch and shaped and baked the rolls the in the morning. They were a huge hit.”

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  • Photo by Travis Rainey, Food Styling by Tiffany Schleigh
    19/20

    Grilled Peruvian Chicken With Green Sauce

    “Wow wow wow! Very favorable and delicious. Will add to my weeknight rotation, simple recipe that packs a punch,” writes one happy reviewer.

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  • Photo by Maria Midoes
    20/20

    Braised Chicken With Harissa and Olives

    “I never review recipes, but this was fantastic!” writes Epicurious reader Jess. “I halved the recipe, as I was just cooking for myself, and wish I had made the full 3 lbs of chicken thighs. I ate it over couscous because I was bored of rice. Will absolutely make again!”

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Nina Moskowitz is an associate editor, cooking at Epicurious and Bon Appétit, and periodically writes digital stories for Epicurious. Previously, Nina worked in the world of nonprofits and baked at a Brooklyn loved restaurant where she honed in on her dessert skills. Nina continues to bake at home, specializing in layer... Read more
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