The 10 Most-Popular Recipes on FoodNetwork.com in 2016

Find out which recipes Food Network fans made the most-popular ones of the year on FoodNetwork.com.
The 10 Most-Popular Recipes on FoodNetwork.com in 2016

The end of the year is a time for reflection and review — the memories made, the lessons learned and, of course, the food eaten. Here on FoodNetwork.com, 2016 was full of game-changing dishes, from fresh spring dinners to sweet-tooth-satisfying holiday treats. But no matter the season or holiday, there were a few dishes that our fans kept coming back to, those tried-and-true picks that proved to be classics for a reason. Read on below to get our 10 most-popular recipes of the year.

Peanut Butter-Chocolate No-Bake Cookies

Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies: Helen Ostrosky

Photo by: Tara Donne ©Tara Donne

Tara Donne, Tara Donne

Ready to eat in a hurry, this go-to dessert celebrates the beloved combo of peanut butter and chocolate. Perhaps best of all, these cookies are made with ingredients you likely have on hand already.

Perfect Roast Chicken

Perfect Roast Chicken

Photo by: Tara Donne ©Tara Donne

Tara Donne, Tara Donne

You can trust that when Ina Garten deems a recipe to be "perfect," it is indeed just that. With a 5-star rating and nearly 900 fan reviews, this comforting supper turns out just right every time.

The Baked Potato

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Alton Brown's The Baked Potato

Photo by: Tara Donne ©FOOD NETWORK : 2012, Television Food Network, G.P.

Tara Donne, FOOD NETWORK : 2012, Television Food Network, G.P.

More of an essential technique than a recipe, Alton Brown's top-rated how-to for a tender, piping-hot baked potato will save the day come dinnertime.

Simple, Perfect Chili

Photo by: Armando Rafael

Armando Rafael

No matter if you're cooking for a game-day tailgate or simply looking to warm up at home, The Pioneer Woman's hearty, beefy chili will fill the bill. It's studded with two kinds of beans and finished with toppings like tortilla chips and lime wedges for added texture and taste.

Perfect Pot Roast

Photo by: Marshall Troy ©2012, Television Food Network, G.P. All Rights Reserved.

Marshall Troy, 2012, Television Food Network, G.P. All Rights Reserved.

This all-in-one recipe from Ree Drummond brings together tender beef, fresh vegetables and a bold red wine-herb broth for satisfying results.

Pizza Dough

Bobby Flay's Pizza Dough for SEO One-Off as seen on Grill It! With Bobby Flay

Photo by: Alice Gao ©2014, Television Food Network, G.P. All Rights Reserved

Alice Gao, 2014, Television Food Network, G.P. All Rights Reserved

There's a secret ingredient in Bobby Flay's fan-favorite dough: bread flour. "Using bread flour will give you a much crisper crust," he notes in the recipe. "If you can't find bread flour, you can substitute it with all-purpose flour, which will give you a chewier crust."

Oven-Baked Salmon

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Photo by: Armando Rafael Moutela ©2012, Television Food Network, G.P. All Rights Reserved.

Armando Rafael Moutela, 2012, Television Food Network, G.P. All Rights Reserved.

A tangy parsley-caper salad brightens up these fast-fix salmon fillets.

Classic Deviled Eggs

Photo by: Matt Armendariz ©2015

Matt Armendariz, 2015

Creamy with a slight bite, the egg yolk filling in these easy deviled eggs features a combination of mayonnaise, yellow mustard and a splash of vinegar.

French Toast

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Photo by: Matt Armendariz ©2014, Television Food Network, G.P. All Rights Reserved.

Matt Armendariz, 2014, Television Food Network, G.P. All Rights Reserved.

Robert Irvine dresses us his French toast recipe by adding a bit of sugar and warming spices to the egg-milk mixture that moistens the bread.

Garlic Roasted Potatoes

It's no wonder this recipe for 5-star spuds was the most-popular one on FoodNetwork.com this year. "These are the easiest potatoes in the world," Ina says. It takes only a few ingredients to prep this side dish, which will round out nearly any entree.

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