Hey there Reader,

As the year winds down, I've been thinking about all the recipes you tried, bookmarked, and came back to again and again. It's been such a big year for the blog, and I can't thank you enough for being a part of this community.

Whether you cooked a new dish, saved a roundup for later, or just opened an email when you needed weeknight inspiration, I'm grateful you showed up, and for the shared belief that food can be both delicious and uncomplicated.

Take a look at the recipes and roundups you loved most this year. Some classics, some new favorites, all crowd-pleasers.

Here's what topped the charts:

Most-Viewed Roundups of 2025

1. ​Quick and Easy Vegetarian Dinners: Your #1 most-visited page of 2025! Simple, fast, and flavor-packed meals.
2. ​High-Protein Vegetarian Recipes: A new go-to collection for balanced, satisfying meals that don't require meat or protein powders.
3. ​Easy Vegetarian Lunch Ideas for Work: A packed-lunch guide that you can come back to all year long.
4. ​Vegetarian Meal Prep Ideas (50+ Recipes!): A full collection of make-ahead meals that make your week easier, without ever feeling repetitive or boring.
5. ​Filling and Easy Vegetarian Salads: Hearty, satisfying salads that actually keep you full.

Most-Loved Recipes of 2025

1. ​Mediterranean Lentil Salad with Feta and Mint: The most-viewed recipe of the year, this bright and fresh combo stayed in heavy rotation for many.
2. ​Edamame Crunch Salad with Peanut Dressing: A classic Grateful Grazer recipe that originally went live in 2019 and remains a favorite to this day.
3. ​Quick-Pickled Radishes with Garlic: Don't sleep on these pickled veggies! They instantly elevate bowls, sandwiches, tacos, and so much more.
4. ​Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Chickpeas and Lemon Tahini: A satisfying weeknight meal with simple ingredients and big flavor payoff. (Great for the holidays, too!)
5. ​Coconut Berry Smoothie: A forever refreshing staple, especially during the warmer months.
6. ​Meal Prep Rice Noodle Soup: A comforting, flavorful soup that's ideal for lunch or dinner prep.
7. ​Tuscan White Bean Soup with Kale: A cold-weather favorite that checks all of the "cozy and nourishing" boxes.
8. ​No-Bake Homemade Energy Bars: Sweet, chewy, and portable, these bars are a go-to for snacking, post-workout fuel, or a quick breakfast on busy mornings.
9. ​20-Minute Green Pasta with Spinach Sauce: The easiest way to eat your greens without even trying.

Thank you for cooking with me, saving recipes, sending messages, and being part of this community. Your support is what makes this work so meaningful and fun.

Warmly,
Stephanie

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