From decadent brownies to risotto verde, this is what you've clicked and cooked this year.
The Most Popular Bed Threads Recipes of 2022
From decadent brownies to risotto verde, this is what you've clicked and cooked this year.
Every week in our Put On a Spread series we share a tasty recipe from one of our favourite cooks. From comforting pasta dishes to decadent cakes, these easy-to-follow recipes are aimed to help you discover the absolute joy of cooking.
Whether you're looking for a crowd-pleasing recipe to serve at a dinner party, or a sweet treat to indulge in, we've rounded up a selection of our most popular and delicious recipes from the year that our audience has loved and that won't disappoint.
And if you're looking for more vegetarian-friendly recipes and to expand your kitchen repertoire, our Put On a Spread cookbook is packed with tasty ideas.
1. Risotto Verde
In this tasty recipe, Rey Vakili utilises Arborio rice, butter, and Parmigiano-Reggiano combined with fresh peas, spinach, and parsley. The result? A risotto Verde that embraces the creaminess we love and that is brought to life with greenery that adds vibrancy and freshness. It's most delicious when the broth is high-quality and the rice has a good bite.
2. Salted Tahini Brownies
There is a surplus of brownie recipes out there, but we think this one takes the cake. With its deliciously fudgy and rich chocolate flavour perfectly contrasted and enhanced by the tahini swirl and kosher salt flakes, it's an absolute winner at any event.
3. Spicy Spaghetti Alla Puttanesca
Those who love a salty snack will salivate at the ingredients list which consists of anchovies, capers, and two kinds of olives in a rich tomato sauce. Topped with parsley for freshness and parmesan for added bite, this pasta dish is balanced, bright, and downright delicious.
4. Indian Dal Tadka With Roti
Diana Chan's delicious recipe for dal tadka calls for ghee and yellow and red split lentils. It also involves the traditional process of tempering spices like garam masala, asafoetida, and cumin to give colour, fragrance, and flavour. This creamy concoction is served with roti for a nourishing meal that's loaded with fibre and protein.
5. Cheesy Eggplant Parmigiana With Tomato and Basil
There are only three main components to this recipe; the eggplant, the layers, and the tomato sauce, all of which can be pre-prepared so that when guests arrive all you need to do is assemble it and pop it in the oven.
Generous amounts of parmesan and fresh buffalo mozzarella are used to make this dish extra tasty and creamy, and panko breadcrumbs bring a beautiful crispy texture to the recipe. The overall richness is sure to impress even meat lovers.
6. Roast Pumpkin With Salsa Verde and Greek Yoghurt
Roasting pumpkin elevates its natural sweetness and creates crisp ends that are delightfully moreish. Clementine Day's recipe celebrates the humble vegetable by doing just this. It's served alongside a punchy salsa verde, crispy rice puffs, and thick, creamy yoghurt. It's a mouthwatering umami combo that is powerful enough as a standalone meal or as an impressive vegetarian side dish.
7. Lemon and Lavender Curd Tart
This bright delight has a crispy, buttery crust that perfectly complements the silky, zesty filling, and Clementine Day's addition of lavender gives it a lovely fragrant touch and delicate look. This recipe has a perfectly balanced flavour profile and mix of textures that you and your guests will fall in love with on your first bite.
8. Sicilian Apple Cake
Apple and cinnamon are a match made in heaven and Paola Bacchia's delightful recipe for Sicilian apple cake celebrates the combination to perfection. It features a generous amount of juicy apples, warm tones of cinnamon, rum-soaked sultanas, and the nutty goodness of walnuts and pine nuts.
9. Into the Sauce’s Pea and Ricotta Pasta with Parmesan Breadcrumbs
Into the Sauce founder, Tori Falzon has created a delicious and quick-to-whip-up pea and ricotta pasta that's elevated with tasty parmesan breadcrumbs and will satisfy any party guest, exhausted worker, or hungry family.
9. Spicy Peanut Noodles
This gem of a recipe is quick, simple, and delightfully full of flavour, requiring mostly pantry staples and a few other ingredients. Silky noodles are coated in a wonderful umami combination of peanuts, soy sauce, garlic, sesame oil, ginger, and chilli oil, topped with sesame seeds and spring onions for a fresh hit.
