What ingredients should I have in my fridge?

In the Refrigerator Milk (fat-free or low-fat) Cheese (block, shredded, sliced, or string and consider lower fat options) Yogurt (fat-free or low-fat and choose options with fewer or no added sugars) Eggs. Fruits. Vegetables. Butter or margarine.

What meals should everyone know how do you cook?

17 Dishes Every Home Cook Should Know How to Make, According to Chefs 01 of 17. Eggs. Victor Protasio. ... 02 of 17. Rice. Diana Chistruga. ... 03 of 17. Roast Chicken. Julia Hartbeck. ... 04 of 17. Bolognese. Photo and Styling by Julia Gartland. ... 05 of 17. Baked Fish. Maxwell Cozzi. ... 06 of 17. Fresh Pasta. ... 07 of 17. Steak. ... 08 of 17. French Fries. More items... Mar 11, 2024

What foods don't need to be kept in the fridge?

A dozen foods you should never store in the fridge. Bananas. Bananas need room temperature for two reasons: The warm temperatures help the fruit finish ripening (in case you pick up any still-green pieces) and the light and air slow down decay. Coffee. ... Tomatoes. ... Honey. ... Fresh herbs.

What are four foods that need refrigeration?

Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods Milk and milk products, like cheese and yogurt. Eggs. Meat, poultry, fish, and shellfish. Cooked foods like vegetables, rice, and potatoes. Raw sprouts and cut leafy greens. Cut melons. Cut tomatoes. Garlic in oil.

What is the most basic meal to cook?

Here's what they had to say about practicing essential techniques and base recipes. 01 of 10. Cream-Based Soup. Victor Protasio. ... 02 of 10. Roast Chicken. Julia Hartbeck. ... 03 of 10. Pizza. ... 04 of 10. Pasta Carbonara. ... 05 of 10. Whole Roasted Fish. ... 06 of 10. Risotto. ... 07 of 10. Garden Salad. ... 08 of 10. BLT Fried Egg-and-Cheese Sandwich. More items... Feb 1, 2024

What is the most basic thing to cook?

Mashed potatoes. Can go as a side to any protein. Rice. a chicken dish of your choice. Fried or baked or sauteed. pasta. Choose a noodle and sauce of choice. Spaghetti, or Alfredo. a vegetable dish you like. Jan 17, 2023

What should I stock in a healthy fridge?

14 Best Foods to Keep in Your Fridge Plan Ahead. 1/15. You're hungry and staring into your fridge, but is there anything healthy in there? ... Turkey. 2/15. It's low in fat and sodium, and high in protein. ... Salsa. 3/15. ... Hummus. 4/15. ... Eggs. 5/15. ... Kale. 6/15. ... Seltzer. 7/15. ... 100% Fruit Juice. 8/15. More items...

How do I stock my fridge?

Aim to have lots of fresh veggies, lean meats, fruit, and other foods that come without packaging . Tip: Keep your fridge between 32-40 degrees F. Move the food that spoils quickly to the front where you can easily see it.

How do I stock my fridge on a budget?

While it's tempting to buy in bulk, make sure to only stock up on non-perishable goods when they are on sale if you know you'll use them before they expire . Canned goods, pasta, rice, and other pantry staples often have a long shelf life, so taking advantage of sales on these items can save you money in the long run.

Top 15 Most Popular Recipes 2018 (2024)

Our highest reviewed Most Popular Recipes of 2018. If you are looking to discover some new favorite recipes, this is your list! Each recipe is tried and true, tested and reviewed by hundreds of readers.

Don’t miss the Top 15 Recipes of 2017 and the Top 10 From 2016. These are the recipes we make again and again and with nearly 900 recipes on our blog, this all-star list is GOLDEN. The #1 recipe may or may not surprise you!

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How We Determined the Most Popular Recipes:

Recipes with the most visitors (based on google analytics)
Most viral recipes on Facebook (50 to 150 million views)
Recipes with highest and most star ratings (see ratings below)

We’re seeing the same trends that we saw last year you seem to love the easy, healthy, family friendly and of course delicious recipes. Nearly every one of our most popular recipes was a video recipe which tells me you are loving the cooking videos.

We’re so excited that ourYouTube cooking channelis growing faster than any other social platform (if you haven’t already, click to subscribe and click on the BELL icon to get weekly updates when we premier a new video). 2019 is going to be a fun year cooking in our new kitchen and I’m hoping to get some guest stars on the show this year. Good things are coming!

Top 15 Most Popular Recipes 2018 Countdown:

#16 Chicken Stir Fry

I know, I know I said I’d share 15, but this one is newer and instantly soared to the top so there is a #16. Easy peasy chicken stir fry for dinner!

#15Crockpot BBQ Chicken

This crockpot pulled chicken is melt-in-your mouth tender and so saucy. Great over everything from mashed potatoes to rice.

#14 Avocado Shrimp Salsa

My husband and I are obsessed with this salsa and now you are too. YES!!

#13Stuffed Chicken Parmesan

Easy 1-pan chicken dinner. Need I say more?

#12Baklava

So many glowing reviews on our baklava from professional chefs and home cooks alike! If you’ve never tried homemade baklava, you are missing out on a real treat. Watch the video tutorial and you will be a pro in no time!

#11Creamy Mashed Potatoes

One of the most popular recipes for potatoes on the internet. These creamy buttery mashed potatoes are silky smooth. Make this and you will get recipe requests.

#10Salmon Cakes with Homemade Tartar Sauce

Salmon cakes made from scratch are the best way to use leftover cooked salmon or even canned salmon. P.S. Don’t skip that homemade tartar sauce – AMAZING!

#9Blueberry Lemon Cake

Blueberry cake was the most loved dessert this year. Watch the facebook video on this recipe and see why it’s been such a hit!

#8 Shrimp Cakes with Lemon Aioli Dip

Shrimp lovers this is for you! This is a great way to make shrimp go a long way. These shrimp cakes are so juicy and flavorful.

#7 Chicken Madeira

I never imagined a date night at Cheesecake factory would produce one of our most viral recipes (69 million views on Facebook!)

#6 Fish Tacos with the Best Fish Taco Sauce!

My brother-in-law, Slavik’s recipe for fish tacos has taken over google. Go ahead and type “fish tacos” into google search and you’ll see what I mean! A party favorite!

#5 Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad

You just have to look at the ingredients to know why this salad is a home run. It is perfect for parties and easy enough for dinner tonight! CLASSIC!

#4 Creamy Shrimp Pasta

Everyone’s favorite pasta! Make this shrimp pasta once and your family will request it for dinner again and again! The creamy Alfredo sauce generously coats the juicy shrimp and noodles. So creamy, easy and delicious!

#3 Cheesy Chicken Fritters

I’m so glad these went viral (they’ve made the list 2 years in a row!). Chicken fritters are crazy delicious and well loved by folks of all ages. Don’t skip that garlic aioli dip.

#2 Banana Bread

The internet has fallen in love with this Banana Bread. My husband perfected this recipe years ago and it is also a family favorite – on the regular rotation along with our chocolate chip banana bread!

#1 Avocado Chicken Salad

No surprise here! With over 150 million views on Facebook (yes seriously!), this chicken salad is perfect for almost every diet; gluten free, dairy free and paleo (if you sub the corn with cucumbers). It’s so simple and healthy with an incredible dressing.

Is anyone else super hungry and excited for cooking in the new year?!

I hope you love every recipe you try and discover many new favorites in this list!! If you have any specific recipes you’d love to see on our blog this year, please let me know in a comment below!

Wishing you a happy, blessed, prosperous and healthy New Year my friends.

Heading to the kitchen to cook up the next delicious dish,

-Natasha ❤️

Natasha Kravchuk

Welcome to my kitchen! I am Natasha, the blogger behind Natasha's Kitchen (since 2009). My husband and I run this blog together and share only our best, family approved and tested recipes with YOU. Thanks for stopping by! We are so happy you're here.