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Where has the time gone? This year has been the fastest year of my life, and I’m excited to see what 2016 has in store. In 2015, I developed more recipes than ever—well over 100 for the blog and I’m working on another 100 for the cookbook. Sometimes I worry that I’m running out of ideas, but they always come. Your comments, Instagram posts and emails never cease to inspire.
It’s hard to beat the ten recipes below, which are the most viewed recipes of last year. What recipes would you like to see in 2016? Please let me know in the comments!
1)Spiced Vegan Lentil Soup
Gluten free and vegan
“I am one of several cooks at a local community “Food and Friends” dinner – it’s open to everyone. We serve between 120 and 170 dinners every Monday night. And we always like to offer at least one vegetarian hot dish. Last week this was it. I’m not a vegetarian, but OMG I loved this soup (and so did our all our community friends). Thank you so much – for me too, it’s the best lentil soup I’ve had.” – Nicola
2)Maple-Sweetened Banana Muffins
“I usually don’t write any comments, but I have to take my time and do it for this recipe…Best banana muffins ever. I have made so many different recipes but this one is my top one. Thanks for sharing it…I’m looking forward to look at your page and try other recipes.” – Yordanka
3)Fresh Mango Salsa
Gluten free and vegan
“Made the Mango Salsa for a party a few weeks ago and everyone loved it!! My neighbor even asked for the recipe. I’ll be making this again for sure!” – Ashley
4)Thai Green Curry with Spring Vegetables
Gluten free and vegan
“I made this for dinner tonight and it was the best green curry I have ever had, better than our favorite restaurant where we get it. So thankful I found this recipe so I can make it at home. Thanks so much for sharing, it was absolutely delicious!!!” – Ashley
5)Thai Pineapple Fried Rice
Gluten free and easily vegan
“My family LOVED this recipe! We doubled it and it made at least enough for 6-7 people. Delicious!! Would absolutely recommend. Super quick to make — if you’re pressed for time, make the rice ahead! And then come back and make the rest of the meal. Thanks Kate!” – Amanda
6)Super Simple Vegan Pancakes
Vegan
“It’s my second weekend in a row making these pancakes. We absolutely love them! Thanks for sharing this great recipe.” – Natalie
7)Spicy Sweet Potato and Green Rice Burrito Bowls
Gluten free and vegan
“I made this last night for my meat-eater husband. We both loved it! What a great combo of flavors! Not fast to make but well worth the trouble! This would be a nice dish to serve to vegan friends and family for a special meal. Thanks for this great addition to my recipes!” – Trish
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Gluten free and vegan
“This salad was amazing. I tried it out to see if it would work for our monthly veggie supper club, and my hubby and are sadly looking at the empty bowl that we just polished off in minutes wishing we had more. I’m so excited to share it with our club tomorrow. hopefully other people will enjoy it too as long as hubby and I aren’t in the potluck line first!” – Mel
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Gluten free and easily vegan
“I made this salad bowl for dinner last night and it was delicious!! I love the zinginess of the avocado sauce and the whole dish was tasty and healthy. My husband loved it too – thank you!!” – Janaki
10)Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
Gluten free and easily vegan
“Made this soup for Thanksgiving. it was delicious. we were a small group and everyone loved it – nothing left in anyone’s bowl! I added a little bit of freshly grated ginger just before I blended it. and I did use the immersion blender technique (thanks for adding that to your instructions). I love your recipes!” – Vicki
More resources you might appreciate: 13 healthy make-ahead breakfast recipes, 16 recipes that pack well for lunch and 14 simple weeknight dinners. You might also like my monthly seasonal produce guides and healthy kitchen essentials. View all roundups and resource posts here.
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Liz
Thank you and Happy New Year!
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Jessie @ Chasing Belle
That butternut squash soup is definitely one of my favorite recipes that I have made this year! Thanks for the round up of these great dishes! Happy New Year and look forward to seeing your new cookbook hit the shelves ;)
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Kate
Hooray, thanks Jessie! Happy New Year! :)
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Gaby Dalkin
Colorful Beet Salad is so beautiful and a huge win! Can’t wait to see what you come up with in the new year!
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Kate
Thank you, Gaby! Happy New Year!
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Deb Zak
I really love your posts, recipes and just plain fun of listening to you explain away.
Happy New Year to you and your family!
Deb :)Kate
Thank you, Deb! Happy New Year! :)
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Lisa
Vegan chocolate martini!
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Kate
I’ll try! Might even start working on it tonight. ;)
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Kathi W
i made your healthy carrot muffins for Christmas morning breakfast. What a delicious thing!
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Kate
So glad they turned out well for you! Happy New Year, Kathi!
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Amy
Thanks for putting this list together, I have a few of them bookmarked.
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Jennifer
What a great year you have had. :) I would be really interested in seeing a whole wheat/whole grain yeast bread or rolls. Your whole grain muffin recipes are simply the best so a chocolate zucchini or apple cinnamon muffin would be amazing. Recipes that make for great leftovers and are relatively portable such as soups like vegetable barley or a basic tomato(I am still on the hunt for the perfect recipe) and quinoa/grain salads. For dessert I would love recipes for a vanilla frozen yogurt and a peanut butter granola. Cheers to a creative and tasty 2016!
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John
Jennifer has some great ideas.the soups and the apple cinnamon muffins sound like winners to me…
How about some ethnic recipes from Middle East or Africa?
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Kate
That’s a great idea! Middle Eastern flavors are among my favorite. I don’t know much about African cuisine, but it’s about time I learned! Thank you, John, and happy New Year.
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corinna
oh yes ! Middle East recipes with the Halave bred…Turkey etc…
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Kate
Thank you, Jennifer! I’ll work on those. I think it’s tricky to get nice, fluffy, 100% whole grain yeast breads, but I’ll give it a shot! Happy New Year!
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Sarah | Well and Full
What a great year in recipes!! I made the vegan pancakes and they came out perfectly! :D
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Kate
Oh yay! I’m glad to hear it. Happy New Year, Sarah!
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Amy
We love all your recipes! My husband isn’t vegetarian, but he loves every meal I make of yours! My kids do too! You have made this vegetarian’s life so much easier. Your recipes are incredible and so great to follow! I can’t wait to buy your cookbook.
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Kate
Thank you so much, Amy! That’s wonderful to hear. Happy New Year to you all!
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Libby Monaghan
That Sweet Potato and Green Rice bowl has been an inspiration for the way that I eat lunch, now. :) The spiced sweet potatoes are so good! Thank you for introducing me to the beauty of sweet potatoes + paprika!
I’ve never made the green rice itself but I think I’m going to give it a shot!Reply
Kate
Thank you, Libby! I’m glad you enjoy those sweet potatoes. I just made the green rice again the other day and was reminded that it’s almost like a very herb-y risotto. Really good!
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Science Chef
Your recipes just look so Yum! I’ve saved the pancakes, have to try that one.
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Ksenia @ At the Immigrant's Table
These all look ah-ma-zing! But I’m especially hearing the siren call of that colourful beet salad. It’s clearly been a delicious year here at Cookie and Kate. Great work – and here’s to an even better 2016!
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Emilie @ Emilie Eats
I’ve made the spiced lentil soup, vegan pancakes, and butternut squash soup – they’re all winners!! Thanks so much for all your recipes, Kate. Your photography is beautiful and your recipes are delicious. Can’t wait for the cookbook!
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Kate
Awesome!!! Thank you, Emilie. Happy New Year!
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Karen @ Seasonal Cravings
I’m loving the beet salad. You are so talented at making seasonal ingredients delicious! Hope you had a great holiday! Good luck in 2016. I’m sure you have lots of yummy recipes up your sleeve.
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Kate
Thank you so much, Karen! Happy New Year!
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Amelia Littlejohn
Absolutely loved reading back through this…the kale power salad is a must try!
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Kate
Thank you, Amelia! Happy New Year!
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Meredith
Between myself and my boss I think we’ve made all of these! Keep up the good work. Happy New Year!
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Kate
Well, that is awesome! Thank you, Meredith, and Happy New Year to you both!
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Margot D
#1 is how I found you! In fact I just decided to make it again tonight. Yep, I’ll be at home making soup for NYE ;) Also just finished some leftover vegetable red Thai curry for lunch. Still my favorite. Happy New Year and belated birthday!
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Kate
Well, I’m sure glad you found my blog! Thanks, Margot!
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Sarah @ Making Thyme for Health
You have had a stellar year, Kate! I can’t wait to get my hands on your book. I know it’s going to be amazing.
Congrats on all of your success and cheers to 2016!
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Kate
Thank you, Sarah! I appreciate it. Happy New Year and all my best to you!
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Stephanie
I’ve really liked everything I’ve made from you site! I’m always looking for more vegetarian main dishes that can satisfy my husband who really likes his meat. Anything more along that line would be great for the coming year!
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Kate
Thank you, Stephanie! I’ll work on more hearty main dishes!
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Neesha
Hi Kate!!! I love your site and before a friend told me about it last January, I frowned at the thought of eating vegetarian (I really was bit educated in it being more than salads). I don’t miss the meat and most of my from scratch cooking since I started eating healthier cine from your site. Today, I ordered a sweet potato type of hash (a cast iron skillet of sweet potatoes, herbs, brown rice, kale and a poached egg on top) and wondered if I could repeat it at home per your instruction of something similar but nothing like that so a recipe similar would be great. Have you ever thought about a cauliflower frittata, that was another suggestion.
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corinna
Try Ume Plum Vinager with the avocado sauce…and other ..it has a very special tang !!
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Roxana
Delicious! I can’t wait to try some of them as they look so appetising:)
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Chloe
Your Roasted Butternut Squash Soup is a staple in our house! Love your recipes xx
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Kate
I’m glad to hear that! Thank you, Chloe!
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Kathy kapalka
I love the butternut squash soup and can’t wait to try your other recipes. I am gluten free and always in search of new recipes.
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Harilal's
Your recipes are always amazing. We simply love it.
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