2023 may be over, but that doesn’t mean we have to leave all the recipes behind!
Watch: How to make Swedish chocolate cake (Kladdkaka)
The year of 2024 has officially begun, and we’re in the thick of it. However, new beginnings, a fresh start and a clean slate don’t have to apply to your daily dishes and dinners.
Last year we had an amazing assortment of recipes across the whole year, from a Swedish Kladdkaka to easy salmon rissoles. Whether you have a sweet tooth or you’re looking for an easy weekday dinner, we’ve got you covered with this range of simple, delicious and all-around scrumptious recipes!
Let’s check out the best recipes of 2023, and decide which ones are worth keeping in the new year…
January: Green vegetable bake

Tray bake recipes were by far the most popular at the beginning of last year. And this green vegetable bake certainly does not disappoint! An easy, meat-free meal to add to your easy weeknight dinner rotation, this bake will thrill the table and make the whole house smell amazing.
February: Roasted pumpkin spinach and feta slice

Another tray bake to round up the end of easy summer meals, and this one starts to include the more autumnal vegies. With the iconic trio of roasted pumpkin, spinach and feta, you can’t go wrong with this recipe for dinner.
March: Classic carrot cake

Carrot cake may be your nana’s favourite to serve at afternoon tea, but it should definitely be yours as well! A good carrot cake will always be a hit among friends and family, so why not give it a try next time you want to bake?
April: Hummingbird slice

There is something especially decadent about this slice. Packed full of pineapple, carrot and pecans and topped with a cream cheese frosting, this dessert will hit the spot and will be a perfect treat in the middle of Autumn.
May: Easy creamy leek and salmon tray bake

This delicious creamy salmon tray bake has only three steps and doesn’t require a lot of brain power to cook. If the cold is starting to bother you, then this simple dinner will warm you up from the inside.
June: Epic roast potatoes

June is the month of wintery weather and heart-warming roasts. Serve up your chicken or beef with these epic roasted potatoes that will be gobbled up in seconds!
July: Meatball and risoni bake

A hearty casserole for all the family, this meatball and risoni bake is a one-pan wonder. A guaranteed crowd-pleaser for any day of the week.
August: Salmon rissoles

If you’re yearning for the return of hot weather and summery dishes, these salmon rissoles will hit the spot. Better yet, they’re made with tinned salmon for an easy mid-week meal.
September: Kladdkaka or Swedish chocolate cake

Not only is Ed’s Kladdkaka (aka Swedish chocolate cake) rich and delicious, but it is also very easy to make. And with only five ingredients, you don’t need to be a great baker to get a delightful result.
October: Pull-apart mozzarella bread with lemony garlic butter

What could be better than perfectly soft bread filled with mozzarella and a lush lemon garlic butter? Not much, so when you make Karen’s cheesy savoury scrolls, you should probably double the recipe!
November: Apple, raspberry and white chocolate crumble slice

If you’re a fan of apples, raspberries, chocolate and cake then, boy, does Ed have the perfect dessert for you! It’s not a healthy dessert, but that’s OK, sometimes you just need to indulge!
December: Mango, avocado and macadamia salad

This recipe is great to serve at picnics or if your hosting a Christmas lunch or dinner at home. Fried bacon and boiled egg add a potato-salad vibe to this light side, flavoured with a simple vinaigrette.
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