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Viva’s 50 Most Popular Recipes From 2024, From Plum Pudding To Wagyu Burgers

Dessert is served. Photo / Babiche Martens
Dessert is served. Photo / Babiche Martens

From breakfast to dinner to delightful desserts, these food and drink recipes from 2024 were a hit with Viva readers.

So, what have readers been cooking in 2024? These recipes from Angela Casley have proven to be the most sought-after.

Sweet treats have certainly been at the top of the menu. Some of these recipes enjoy seasonal specificities – think a floral feijoa slice or a citrusy tart. Others can be baked, pureed and piped at any time of year, like oat chocolate chip cookies, silky mousse or mochaccino-topped biscuits.

What is clear is that we’re drawn to showstoppers made for sharing, like a towering meringue pear cake and pretty pink strawberry puffs.

In terms of savoury offerings, the quick-to-cook recipes have been much-loved. Quiche, one-pot meals and flippable fritters are easy to make for weekday dinners. However, a few recipes have impressed with their decadence, like a six-hour beef short rib or braised brisket nachos.

Preheat your ovens, prep your baking trays and secure your favourite apron. Here is the full collection of this year’s 50 most popular recipes.

Photo / Babiche Martens
Photo / Babiche Martens

1

Feijoa, Apple & Walnut Slice

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Photo / Babiche Martens

2

Apple & Lemon Cake

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Photo / Babiche Martens

3

Chocolate Box With Two-Ingredient Mousse

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Photo / Babiche Martens

4

Doris Plum Sponge Pudding

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Photo / Babchie Martens

5

Egg Tarts With Pepper & Spinach

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Photo / Babiche Martens

6

Apple & Rhubarb Crumble

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Photo / Babiche Martens

7

Quiche Lorraine

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Photo / Babiche Martens

8

One-Pot Coconut Miso Chicken

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Photo / Babiche Martens

9

Sugar-Dusted Doughnuts

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Photo / Babiche Martens

10

Deep Fried Potato & Cheese Beignets

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Photo / Babiche Martens

11

Corn & Courgette Fritters With Parmesan

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Photo / Babiche Martens

12

Greek Lamb Loaves

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Photo / Babiche Martens

13

Rhubarb & Pear Meringue Cake

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Photo / Babiche Martens

14

Carrot Cake & Walnut Balls

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Photo / Babiche Martens

15

Quick Courgette & Chilli Bread With Pine Nut Pesto

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Photo / Babiche Martens

16

Traditional Lasagna

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Photo / Babiche Martens

17

Peanut Butter, Oat & Chocolate Biscuits

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Photo / Babiche Martens

18

Feijoa, Date & Cashew Cake

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Photo / Babiche Martens

19

Versatile, homemade Curry Sauce

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Photo / Babiche Martens

20

Citrus & Berry Tart

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Photo / Babiche Martens

21

Tortilla Tart With Cottage Cheese & Bacon

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Photo / Babiche Martens

22

German Plum Cake

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Photo / Babiche Martens

23

Creamy Mushroom Puff Pastries

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Photo / Babiche Martens

24

Pumpkin & Miso Soup

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Photo / Babiche Martens

25

Wagyu Burgers With Pickled Vegetables

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Photo / Babiche Martens

26

Eggplant, Tomato & Lamb Shanks

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Photo / Babiche Martens

27

Courgette Soft Tacos

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Photo / Babiche Martens

28

Beetroot & Halloumi Salad With Sesame Dressing

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Photo / Babiche Martens

29

Sticky Date Cake

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Photo / Babiche Martens

30

Amaretti Biscuits

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Photo / Babiche Martens

31

Orange & Poppy Seed Cake

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Photo / Babiche Martens

32

Mandarin Pound Loaf

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Photo / Babiche Martens

33

Passionfruit & Blueberry Custard Slice

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Photo / Babiche Martens

34

Japanese Kakiage Fritter

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Photo / Babiche Martens

35

Shakshuka

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Photo / Babiche Martens

36

Homemade Chocolate Bars With Macadamia & Raspberry

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Photo / Babiche Martens

37

Strawberry Puffs

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Photo / Babiche Martens

38

Courgette & Roasted Sweetie Pinwheels

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Photo / Babiche Martens

39

Chocolate & Pistachio No-Bake Slice

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Photo / Babiche Martens

40

Chocolate Crunch Biscuits With Mochaccino Topping

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Photo / Babiche Martens

41

Miso Courgettes & Chickpeas

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Photo / Babiche Martens

42

Boozy Brisket Mushroom Pie

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Photo / Babiche Martens

43

Broad Bean Bruschetta With Garlic Confit

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Photo / Babiche Martens

44

Raspberry, Orange & Thyme Filo

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Photo / Babiche Martens

45

Chicken Broth With Lemon & Thyme

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Photo / Babiche Martens

46

Spicy Beef Short Rib

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Photo / Babiche Martens

47

Baked Kūmara With Falafels On Flatbread

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Photo / Babiche Martens

48

Beef & Potato Tikka Masala Curry

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Photo / Babiche Martens

49

Braised Brisket Nachos

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Photo / Babiche Martens

50

Courgette, Ricotta & Sundried Tomato Rollups