The 10 Most-Googled Recipes of 2024—and What Our Test Kitchen Thinks of Each

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You've probably searched online for the steps to make at least one of these recipes last year. Check to see if your opinions match with our recipe testers and developers.

Here's how last year's food trends turned out, literally from viral cucumber salads to a muffin approved by Olympians.

At a glance, the most searched recipes show the flavors that millions enjoyed, loved, and shared. But are they worth adding to your regular menu? Our Test Kitchen experts broke down each one (some of which they even tested and developed themselves), sharing their opinions.

1. Olympics Chocolate Muffins

With the Summer Olympics held in Paris, you'd think people would be talking about the coq au vin and quiche Lorraine. But it was actually the chocolate muffins served in the Olympic Village cafeteria that stole the show. When Norwegian swimmer Henrik Christiansen raved about them on TikTok, giving them an 11 out of 10, he made Olympic history - and earned the nickname "muffin man."

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2. Tanghulu

Foodies around the world have been obsessed with trying new snacks online, and Tanghulu is no exception. This traditional Chinese treat, made by threading fruit onto skewers and coating it in sugar, gained popularity in 2024, and according to senior recipe tester Melissa Gray, "They're fun and entertaining to bite into and a refreshingly sweet snack." Fortunately, making Tanghulu is relatively easy at home.

Pick your favorite fruits," Gray says. "For the sugar to stick well, you want to choose fruits that are whole. Any cuts on the fruit or moisture will prevent the sugar from sticking.

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She and the other recipe testers couldn't agree that it's too rich to be the main course, no matter how hard she tried. One key takeaway: it's crucial to grate the cheese yourself, which produces the best results. And don't forget that golden crispy topping, a reminder from Test Kitchen senior brand manager Juli Hale.

4. Mama Kelce's Cookies

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“At least three hours or ideally overnight, you can let the mixture sit,” she says. “In the Test Kitchen, we've discovered that letting it rest helps prevent over-spreading, and the finished cookies turn out to be thick and chewy on the inside with crispy edges. She also adds a blend of milk and white chocolate chips along with a hint of cinnamon to the dough—a fun twist on the classic chocolate chip cookie.”

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5. Dense Bean Salad

Over the years, people are paying more attention to the food they eat, and a hearty bean salad - often referred to as a DBS on TikTok - offers a satisfying combination of flavors and nutrients. This versatile salad can even be prepared in advance for an entire week! A particularly popular version shared by @violet.cooks has garnered over 11 million views and incorporates Mediterranean flavors along with sun-dried tomatoes.

“These vinaigrette-dressed salads are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, thanks to their high amounts of fiber and protein packed into them from the beans and complemented by the delicious flavors of meats and cheeses,” Brekke remarks.

6. Dubai Chocolate Bar

The recipe that made everyone go crazy with its flavor, and food experts as well as social media influencers can't get enough!

I have not had the chance to try this chocolate bar yet, but it looks fantastic," says Emily Nienhaus, the culinary specialist in our Test Kitchen. "From the crunch of the knafeh to the nutty flavor of the pistachio, it appears to be a dream combination. I think I would like it even more if it had a dark chocolate coating.

As one commenter noted on the video that sparked the trend: “My stomach would be in agony if I ate this, but I'm still craving it anyway.”

7. Logan's Cucumbers

If you were online in 2024, you are probably familiar with this popular cucumber salad. It was created by @logagm, and the original recipe involves combining sliced cucumber, olive oil, pepperoncini brine, white vinegar, honey, sea salt, and ground pepper in a bowl. It's suggested that you enjoy it immediately; also, don't worry about measuring the ingredients exactly, use your best judgment.

In our Test Kitchen, we took an extra step by salting the cucumber slices and letting them sit in a colander for a bit. This process helps remove extra moisture from the cucumber slices, keeping them crunchy," Brekke says. "This recipe was a big hit in our kitchen and inspired us to find ways to improve it further.

Here are a few:

• Asian-style marinade ingredients: rice vinegar, chili oil, sesame oil, reduced sodium soy sauce, honey, and sesame seeds.
• lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, red wine vinegar, fresh oregano, fresh dill, kosher salt, feta cheese
• Cream cheese, chopped smoked salmon (lox), minced red onion, capers, everything bagel seasoning, and fresh dill

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8. Onion Boil

Search for "onion boil" on TikTok, and you'll see countless videos with millions of views—no surprise. It's a creative, tasty, and straightforward recipe (all you need is the ability to peel and core an onion). Once you watch someone drizzling butter over their finished dish, you'll probably head to the produce section to get started.

9. Sleepy Girl Mocktail

Last year, and now this mocktail is a part of my nightly routine without any wine. If you're new to mocktails, the recipe is easy to try: Mix tart cherry juice, magnesium powder, sparkling water, and garnish with a slice of lime.

"The sparkling water helps balance the flavor because straight tart cherry juice can be quite overpowering to drink on its own," Brekke says.

10. Chia Water

Provides you extra hydration and flavor. If you're someone who avoids drinking water because you don't like the taste, you probably caught on to this trend when it became popular over the summer.

Brekke notes that chia seeds are highly absorbent as well as packed with fiber and omega-3 fatty acids," Brekke states. "Sipping on the seeds after soaking them in water is an easy way to reap the benefits that chia seeds have to offer.

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