This year’s greatest cooking moments let our cravings lead the way.

There is no shortage of good recipes online. So why release more? Each year, we ask ourselves this very question to ensure we’re filling your kitchens and inboxes with the cooking content that matters most: craveable, achievable recipes that utilize smart techniques and seasonal ingredients to do more with less. In 2024, contributor Zola Gregory hit all the marks and more with her column Extra Good, which launched last year to make everyday meals feel a little exceptional.

Many of our favorites this year delivered big flavor with small details: a humble potato soup garnished with a generous garlic butter drizzle, a simple shortcake glittering with crunchy spiced sugar, a fully loaded potato rösti that goes all in on toppings to turn a side into the main event. Whether they’re staples in your kitchen or prepared specially for a new guest, our favorite recipes of 2024 are here to make mealtime a bit brighter.