The 10 Recipes Sunset Readers Made Over and Over Again in 2022
They’re total kitchen staples now.
Sarah Yang
Well, here we are—at the end of 2022. You might be asking, “Where did the time go?” And to that I say, “Same.” But for a lot of you, I’ll take a guess and say that some of that time spent was in the kitchen, trying out new recipes and impressing guests with old favorites. There were a lot of cooking adventures to be had this year—whether you discovered the joys of air fryer cooking, made a viral board (cheese, butter, tinned fish), or tried any TikTok trends (cloud bread or baked oats, anyone?).
As we look back at this year, we also took stock of the recipes that were a hit with Sunset readers. In 2022, you gravitated towards comfort foods (chicken adobo and a hearty vegan stew) and enjoyed plenty of sweets (churro cheesecake! Dutch oven cinnamon rolls!). Plus, you also tried your hand at making homemade pizza dough and a new way to do pie.
Take a look at the top 10 recipes of 2022 below.
1 /10Dan Goldberg
Chicken Adobo
Editor in chief Hugh Garvey wrote about this Filipino staple that he called “more comforting than chicken soup.” One of the best part about this umami-rich dish is that you probably have all the ingredients on hand: Garlic, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, black peppercorns, and a bay leaf.
2 /10Thomas J. Story
Pizza Dough
Start here for delicious thin-crust pizza that tastes like it was flown straight from Italy. Chef Daniele Uditi’s recipe is perfection. Some tips for crafting the best dough? Don’t toss, don’t over-top, and put cheese on last.
3 /10Thomas J. Story
Churro Cheesecake
I’ve made this recipe and I can attest that it’s low on effort but high on compliments. I brought it to a potluck and everyone raved about it. The cinnamon-sugar topping is so indulgent and the next best thing to eating a churro.
4 /10Photo reprinted with permission from Penguin Random House
Vegan Winter Greens Stew
Chef Tanya Holland calls this dish “a vegan play on chicken and dumplings.” We call it the perfect comfort dish.
5 /10Thomas J. Story
Dutch Oven Biscuits
Put that Dutch oven to work. Mark Klever, the general manager at Belcampo Farms near Mt. Shasta, California, learned to make these biscuits from his grandmother. You’ll need a 2 1/2-in. biscuit cutter.
Add this recipe to your grilling repertoire. “Grilled chicken is an excellent humble family meal, although the marinade in this recipe adds an incredible glaze worthy of a restaurant meal,” chef Matt Horn says in his cookbook, Horn Barbecue.
7 /10Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Karen Shinto
Bok Choy and Mushroom Stir-Fry
Super flavorful, this dish makes the perfect side dish. Pair with a protein and rice. And since it only takes 20 minutes to make, it’s perfect for busy weeknights.
8 /10Thomas J. Story
Dutch Oven Cinnamon Rolls with Orange Almond Icing
Here’s another Dutch oven recipe—they’re also perfect for camping. The orange almond icing gives the classic cinnamon roll a new twist.
9 /10Thomas J. Story
Camp-Ready Chilaquiles
It’s not hard to see a common thing here—a lot of these top recipes are also campfire-ready. Whether you’re at home or in the wilderness, you’re guaranteed to devour these for breakfast.
10 /10Thomas J. Story
Grapefruit Pie
Want to really wow your friends and family? Bring them this pie with a technicolor crust. It’s a recipe from In the great tradition of citrus pies like lemon cream and key lime, this pie from baker Jaynelle St. Jean who makes the most interesting crusts from ingredients like dark berries, pumpkin, and beets at her bakery Pietisserie.