That’s right, it’s time again to say goodbye to another year and take a look back over what you’ve been loving the most on Eight Forest Lane this year.
One of my favourite things to do at this time of year is take a look back over the last 12 months and see what have been the most popular recipes. This list is derived based on pageviews from January 1st until now.
This is such a fun post because I love seeing if my favourite recipes are your favourites and how the trends change over the years. You can take a look at the top 10 recipes from 2018, 2019, and 2020 as well.
And finally, if you’re new around here, then this post is a great place to start discovering the recipes you can expect from Eight Forest Lane.
10. Slow Cooker Curried Sausages
This is the only post featured in this round up that was published in 2021 and to be honest I’m a bit blown away at how much love this humble, home-style recipe got this year. Get the recipe for slow cooker curried sausages.
9. Easy No-Bake Lamington Bars
This recipe missed out on a top 10 position last year but I’m happy to see it make it’s way back as it’s always been a favourite! Get the recipe for no-bake lamington bars.
8. Rum Balls (Dairy-Free)
A classic holiday favourite, this recipe picks up in November and gets the most traffic throughout December. Put this on your must make list for next year! Get the recipe for dairy free rum balls.
7. Vegan Vanilla Cupcakes
Always a favourite, this is a perfectly soft vanilla cupcake without any weird ingredients but without any dairy or eggs. Get the recipe for these easy vegan vanilla cupcakes.
6. One Pot Spicy Sausage Pasta
A newcomer to the top 10, this easy pasta recipe is one of my favourite go-to weeknight dinners and I’m so happy to hear it’s been one of yours as well! Get the recipe for one pot spicy sausage pasta.
5. Vegan Vanilla Buttercream
A long time favourite recipe, this post recently got an update with even more tips and tricks to making the ultimate buttercream for all your cakes and cupcakes that doesn’t contain any dairy! Get the recipe for vegan vanilla buttercream.
4. Melting Moments
I am so happy to see this absolute classic biscuit recipe from my childhood make the top 5 this year! I made so many batches of these to get them right and they are just so perfectly soft and delicate. Get the recipe for melting moments.
3. Vegan Sticky Date Pudding with Caramel Sauce
This recipe has been an entrant in the top 10 ever since I’ve been counting – often frequenting the top spot. This the kind of decedent dessert that you’d never expect to be vegan but is. Get the recipe for sticky date pudding.
2. Cookies and Cream Cupcakes (Vegan)
Another absolute favourite of readers over the years and the recipe that I get tagged in the most on social media. These cupcakes are just so good! Get the recipe for these vegan cookies and cream cupcakes.
1. Vegetable Curry Pies
For the second year in a row, these humble little pies have taken out the top spot as the most popular recipe on Eight Forest Lane! If you haven’t made them yet, then you need to change that ASAP. Get the recipe for vegetable curry pies.
Finally, I just want to say a HUGE thank you to every single person who has made one of my recipes this year. Your support means so much and I love reading all of your comments and seeing all of your photos on social media. YOU are the reason I keep wanting to wake up and publish new recipes each week.
The last two years have been challenging to say the least, but I feel we’re going into 2022 with hope and without expectations. And I really like how that feels right now.
I look forward to sharing even more recipes with you in the new year.
Sally x
P.S. If you love these recipes? CLICK HERE to download your FREE copy of my ecookbook containing all of the above recipes. Keep all your favourites in one place, save it to your phone or print it out, it’s up to you!
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