As we welcome 2026, it’s time to celebrate the most-loved recipes our readers cherished in 2025 (of the recipes created in 2025), along with some of our own favorite kitchen experiments! These featured recipes spotlight the best of the past year (2025) and are crafted to inspire your next delicious adventure at home.

We’re endlessly grateful for the outpouring of love and support from our vibrant community. Your enthusiasm fuels our passion, turning every post into a cozy, flavorful journey.

What a remarkable year it’s been at Monkey and Me Kitchen Adventures! As we look back, we’re sincerely grateful for the incredible support from you, our readers. Your excitement for our recipes and your thoughtful comments have enriched our culinary journey in ways that words can’t capture. We couldn’t have reached this milestone without you!

From savory meals to decadent desserts, we’ve loved sharing our kitchen experiments with you. Your passion for our creations has been the highlight of our blogging year, and we’re excited to bring you even more delicious recipes in 2026.

Now, without further ado, let’s dive into some of our readers’ favorite recipes from 2025!

Our 10 most reviewed, highest rated recipes of 2025:

1. Vegan Princess Diana’s Overnight Oats
2. Easy Mediterranean Lentil Chickpea Salad
3. Raspberry Bliss Balls
4. Vegan Creamy Veggie Stew
5. Vegan Chewy Granola Cookies
6. Easy Low-Fat Italian Kale and Bean Skillet
7. Low-Fat Korean Lentil Bulgogi (Korean BBQ Lentils)
8. Asian Peanut Celery Salad
9. Vegan Old-Fashioned Catalina Pasta Salad
10. Healthy Vegan Spaghetti Os

When it was time to select our personal top 10 favorites, each of us found it surprisingly challenging to narrow down our choices. We have such a wide array of beloved dishes, making the decision a tough one. However, we managed to finalize our list, and here they are!

1. Thin Crispy Oatmeal Coconut Lace-Style Cookies
2. Easy Smashed Falafel Tacos
3. Vegan Arugula Pesto Parmesan Pasta
4. Zucchini Corn Pasta Salad with Creamy Pickled Jalapeno Dressing
5. Baja Rice Stir Fry
6. Vegan Chewy Granola Cookies
7. Healthy Vegan Spaghetti Os
8. Guacamole with Pinto Beans and Corn
9. Asian Peanut Celery Salad
10. Oil Free Vegan Cheesy Dijon Dressing

1. Vegan Princess Diana’s Overnight Oats
2. Big Mac Smashed Lentil Tacos
3. Vegan Almond Croissant Overnight Oats
4. Vegan Lebanese Panna Cotta (Mahalabia)
5. Healthy Almond Joy Bliss Balls
6. Vegan Appalachia Macaroni and Tomatoes
7. Spanish Poor Man’s Beans and Potatoes
8. Baja Rice Stir Fry
9. Zucchini Corn Tortilla Bake
10. Crunchy Carrot and Celery Salad with Creamy Lemon Dressing

1. Healthy Vegan Spaghetti Os
2. Easy Pastina and Peas
3. Holiday Carrot Salad
4. Rustic Potato Leek Soup
5. Italian Fregola-Style (Sardina) Pasta Skillet
6. Zucchini Corn Pasta Salad with Creamy Pickled Jalapeno Dressing
7. Vegan Old-Fashioned Catalina Pasta Salad
8. Vegan Creamy Veggie Stew
9. Vegan Chewy Granola Cookies
10. Low Fat Easy Umami Mushrooms and Pasta

1. Bell Pepper Chopped Salad
2. Easy Smashed Falafel Tacos
3. French Snap Pea Cucumber Salad
4. Low-Fat Lebanese Chickpea Couscous Soup
5. Easy Mediterranean Lentil Chickpea Salad
6. Turkish Red Lentil Bulgur Stew
7. Oil Free Vegan Cheesy Dijon Dressing
8. Oil Free Greek Rice (Spanakorizo)
9. Vegan Spinach Zaatar Pasta Skillet
10. Oil Free Sherry Vinaigrette

1. Crunchy Carrot and Celery Salad with Creamy Lemon Dressing
2. Healthy Chocolate Covered Strawberry Truffles
3. Easy Pastina and Peas
4. Big Mac Smashed Lentil Tacos
5. Roasted Veggie Chickpea Bowl with Hummus Dressing
6. Spicy Tahini Broccoli and Corn
7. Vegan Spinach Zaatar Pasta Skillet
8. Bell Pepper Chopped Salad
9. Asian Snap Pea Salad
10. Oil-Free Crunchy Cabbage Slaw with Orange-Tahini Dressing

What’s Cooking in the New Year

As we step into 2026, our kitchen is buzzing with excitement for the culinary adventures ahead. Get ready for a year packed with tantalizing new recipes, inventive flavor pairings, and endless inspiration for your next meal.

Join us as we dive into the world of fresh ingredients and cutting-edge cooking techniques. We’re passionate about the joy of gathering around the table for memorable meals, and we can’t wait to share this journey with you.

To our wonderful readers, wishing you a flavorful 2026 filled with joy, prosperity, and delightful dishes. Thank you for being part of our vibrant kitchen community. Here’s to a year brimming with mouthwatering meals, heartwarming memories, and the simple pleasure of sharing good food with loved ones.

Happy Cooking in 2026!