2022 Top 10 Reader Favorite Recipes

With the year closing out, it’s time to round up the 2022 APOP Reader Favorite Recipes. These are tried and true recipes loved by so many. From desserts, to cocktails, to hearty dinners and meal prep staples, there’s no lack of variety in what you all gravitated toward this year. Read on to see which amazing recipes you may have missed this year that you should definitely find time to make.

10. Eclair Refrigerator Cake

It doesn’t surprise me this recipe is in the top 10. It’s easy to make, no baking required, and has minimal ingredients! This Pudding Icebox Cake has eclair inspired flavors with a graham cracker base, layers of vanilla pudding and cool whip, all topped with a chocolate frosting that is impossible to resist.

“No bake cake, count me in! Never underestimate the power of cool whip. TASTY” – Sydney

slice of no bake eclair refrigerator cake dusted with powdered sugar on white plate

9. Skinny Spicy Jalapeño Margaritas

My go-to cocktail, and it seems it’s your favorite, too. These Skinny Spicy Margs are made with real, fresh ingredients that pack in the perfect amount of heat for your next Taco Tuesday.

“Sooo good!! I’ve tried a couple jalapeño marg recipes and didn’t think it was possible to make such a good one at home!” – Marisa

Overhead shot of two Spicy Skinny Jalapeno Margaritas on a gold serving tray next to toothpicks and limes

8. Homemade California Poke Bowls

Poke Works is a takeout place I frequented this year. This California Poke Bowl recipe is my own take on my order from there. It’s refreshing and simple with imitation crab as the main ingredient. The crab is paired with an easy blend of rice, creamy avocado, fresh cucumber, sweet mango, and tangy spicy mayo.

“I love poke bowls but don’t love the price. This bowl was perfect for dinner and my lunch the next day. This will definitely be on my dinner rotation.” – Lily

7. No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

A reader favorite for a good reason. These No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies without Peanut Butter take just 10 minutes to whip up and no baking required. You really can’t mess these up. Plus, they’re gluten and nut free and absolutely delicious!

“These no bake cookies are everything!!!! So sweet and rich but absolutely amazing for a girl who needs chocolate after even breakfast 😉🤩” – Lauren

Pile of No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies without Peanut Butter on a plate with a jug of milk in the background

6. Cheesy Mexican Chicken Skillet

This Cheesy Mexican Skillet is a tasty weeknight dinner filled with all your favorite taco night ingredients, all prepared in just one pan. It can also be easily modified for different dietary needs and is great for meal prep.

“Yum yum!!!! Super easy to make and oh so tasty!! Will definitely make this again 😋” – Kristen

Overhead view of Cheesy Mexican Chicken Skillet in a tan pan surrounded by avocado, red onion, cilantro, chips, and bell pepper against a white linen backdrop

5. Thanksgiving Margaritas

Not just Thanksgiving, but a fall and winter favorite, too. If you can get your hands on fresh Apple Cider, you ought to make these Thanksgiving Margs.

“Even the beer drinkers loved it!” – Alyssa

thanksgiving margarita garnished with thyme sprigs, orange slice, star anise, and pomegranate seeds on two white coasters with flowers in background.

4. Spaghetti Squash Feta Cheese Casserole

This Spaghetti Squash Feta Cheese Casserole recipe is my macro-friendly take on the delicious dish. Filled with warm flavors from additions like basil, pesto, and thyme, it will completely satisfy your comfort food cravings!

“So tasty! Great stuff — four of us finished the whole pan and went back for more…..only to find none. I love how it is so full of veggies. Favorable comments from the family came throughout dinner! Thanks for your creativity! (Picture not included, but it would simply be an empty casserole dish)” – Rebecca

Large white baking dish with spaghetti squash feta cheese casserole recipe with wooden spoon in dish on striped linen backdrop with fresh thyme sprig in background — Spaghetti Squash Baked Feta Pasta

3. Spinach Feta Turkey Burgers

Loved by everyone, year after year. Something about the ranch seasoning with the feta is so dang good. Just check out the 100+ reviews of readers who LOVED these Spinach Feta Turkey Burgers.

“I LOVE these! Have probably made them 5x now. I usually find turkey burgers dry but these were not at all! They’re so versatile and go as good in a salad that they do on a bun.” – Emma

close up hand holding fully loaded turkey burger — Spinach Feta Turkey Burger

2. Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies

These got extra love this year thanks to TikTok. But, hey TikTok recipes go viral for a reason – they’re DANG GOOD. A fluffy, cake-like cookie, filled with a cream cheese filling, these Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies are a fall must make.

“Fluffy, sweet, and rich. These cookies remind me of the fall version of peanut butter blossoms with the cheesecake filling in the center instead of the hershey kiss.” -Karla

overhead shot of 8 pumpkin cheesecake cookies in rectangular dish surrounded by fall decor.

1. The Best Grilled Chicken

And finally, the number one APOP reader favorite is my Ninja Foodi Grilled Chicken recipe. It’s extremely simple, but just goes to prove that amazing cooking does not have to be complicated. This chicken is a meal prep staple in my house and gets made weekly.

“Made a batch of this chicken a few days ago and have been enjoying it in many different meals this week. So good – very juicy and the flavour has just the right amount of spice in it.” – Catherine

A platter is filled with the best grilled chicken breasts. A large serving fork is piercing a section of the chicken to show the juicy and tender texture. There's a white linen beneath the platter and a jar of red pepper flakes to the side of it.

Thanks for being here friends! Your support means the world to me and allows me to continue to do what I love, which is bring delicious meals to your table week after week. If you’ve made any of my recipes I would so greatly appreciate if you could leave a review on the individual blog posts.

xoxo, Courtney Paige.