The Most Popular Farmgirl Gourmet Recipes of All Time

A collage of four dishes: cornbread in a skillet, macaroni and beef on a plate, roasted broccoli on a baking sheet, and several gingersnap cookies, with text reading The Most Popular Recipes of All Time.

Farmgirl Gourmet turns 20 years old in October! I still can’t believe it’s been that long. I remember the day that I decided to buy the domain and started my Blogger blog (WordPress’s predecessor). I wasn’t sure if anyone would read it, but I knew I had to make it for the friends and family who were always asking me for recipes and farm updates.

In 2013, I took a bit of a hiatus to launch my spice company, Spiceology, and the food blog took a back seat. Don’t get me wrong, I tried to juggle both, but the spice company ultimately won and FG was on its own. But this little corner of the internet waited patiently for me to come back to it. Over the past 5 years, I’ve revamped this site, giving it a fresh new look, updating old recipes, and started creating new ones again. This is my creative outlet and I truly love what I do.

This list of the most popular recipes is compiled based on what my readers love the most, from hundreds of 5-star reviews to the most-viewed recipes on the site. I’ve added them in categories to make it easy for you to find the perfect recipe! I hope you find your new favorite in here!

Top 3 Most Loved Recipes

Buttermilk Cornbread

I created this recipe when we lived on the farm, many years ago. It is the perfect combination of moist and flavorful, and it comes out perfect every time. It’s my go-to recipe when I make chili and I especially love making it for Thanksgiving stuffing. With millions of views, I think it will quickly become your favorite too.

A golden-brown cornbread in a black cast iron skillet with one wedge cut out, viewed from above on a white marble surface.

Homemade Hamburger Helper

This tried-and-true weeknight recipe has hundreds of 5-star reviews and was first published over a decade ago. I created this recipe to replicate the boxed version using wholesome pantry ingredients while still keeping the nostalgic flavor.

Cinnamon Raisin Bread

This recipe is new on the scene and has generated a lot of attention in a short period of time. It’s so simple to make and you don’t need to be a seasoned bread baker to make it. I wanted to create a simple recipe for a sweetened artisan bread because I love toast in the morning. It’s a fan favorite and I think you’ll enjoy it too!

Dinner Recipes

Ground Beef Stroganoff

Coming off the heels of Homemade Hamburger Helper is this simple recipe for beef stroganoff. I created this recipe to feed my young family on a budget. It comes together in 30 minutes or less and can feed a crowd easily. I love how simple it is to make and I think you will too.

Pasta with creamy mushroom and ground meat sauce, topped with chopped parsley, served on a white plate with a fork.

Slow Cooker Sticky Chicken Drumsticks

I wanted to make a crock pot dinner with Asian-inspired flavor that was easy, delicious, and economical. Serve this simple recipe with steamed rice and a side veggie.

Two glazed chicken drumsticks garnished with sesame seeds and cilantro are served with a mound of white rice, a side of edamame, and chopsticks resting beside the chicken drumsticks for an authentic touch.

Easy Alfredo Sauce

The name says it all. I created this easy weeknight alfredo sauce using cream cheese and lots of fresh parmesan. It’s the perfect accompaniment to hot cooked pasta, spread on pizza, or used as a dip for breadsticks. It’s not traditional Alfredo, but it’s great in a weeknight pinch everytime.

A saucepan filled with creamy homemade alfredo sits on a beige cloth, with a wooden spoon lifting some sauce. In the background, a bowl of grated cheese and a wedge of cheese complete this easy alfredo sauce recipe scene.

Pulled Pork Sliders

This is one of my favorite summer recipes. The pork shoulder is slow smoked and drenched in BBQ sauce before being piled onto slider rolls with a crunchy tart slaw. I love how simple it is, yet complex in flavor. This is also a great recipe for game day!

A pulled pork slider topped with coleslaw and pickle slices on a soft bun, secured with a toothpick, is served on a plate with more sliders and a bowl of pickles in the background.

Baked Salmon in Parmesan Cream

I went through a phase where I was eating only Keto. That’s when I created this recipe, but I assure you, you don’t need to be on a low-carb diet to enjoy this incredibly flavorful salmon dish. The parmesan cream is decadent and loaded with flavor.

Two baked salmon fillets cooked in a creamy white sauce, topped with cracked black pepper and chopped fresh herbs, in a skillet viewed from above.

Dessert Recipes

Soft Ginger Cookies

I created this recipe because of my absolute obsession with bakery-style ginger cookies. I have to buy one whenever I see one. This recipe replicates that soft and chewy version perfectly and is a staple in my cookie jar all year long. Don’t omit the crystallized ginger inside or the sanding sugar on top – they are a game changer.

Close-up of several round, golden-brown ginger cookies with crackled tops, arranged on a white marble surface. The cookies have a sugar-coated appearance and rough texture.

The Best Carrot Cake

This is my sister-in-law’s award winning recipe for Carrot Cake. She was gracious enough to share it with me over a decade ago. It’s so great that it was even featured in Where Women Cook magazine in 2012. It’s moist, flavorful, and the cream cheese icing is divine.

Two plates on a bright blue tiled surface, each with a slice of carrot cake topped with cream cheese frosting. A fork rests on each plate, one piece of cake partially eaten.

Side Dish Recipes

Garlic Parmesan Roasted Broccoli

I grew up eating steamed (and sometimes boiled) broccoli with a side of mayonnaise to make it taste better. I wanted to create a recipe that was flavorful, easy, and weeknight dinner friendly. This roasted broccoli recipe is just that. It has so much flavor, is cooked unattended while you make the main course, and kid-friendly. It’s a family favorite and I hope it will be for yours too!

Broccoli florets on a baking tray topped with grated Parmesan cheese and black pepper, ready to be roasted. A wooden bowl with more black pepper is visible in the upper left corner.

Slow Cooker Baked Beans

I created this recipe when we lived on the farm. Bake then I made it in the oven (and you can too), but modified it to make it even easier by using the crock pot. This is an easy recipe to dress up canned baked beans and make them even better and more flavorful with pantry staples. Serve them up all summer long with your favorite barbecue.

Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms

Ok, this is not a side, but it deserves an honorable mention. I created this recipe for Super Bowl a few years ago and let me tell you – we gobbled them up faster than you can say touchdown! They are so easy and so tasty that they should be on your appetizer list year round – not just game day!

Stuffed mushrooms topped with a golden, crispy breadcrumb mixture, garnished with chopped green herbs, are arranged on a metal baking tray. The filling appears savory and slightly browned from baking.

Beverage Recipes

Homemade Cranberry Juice

This homemade fresh cranberry juice recipe was originally posted over a decade ago and still receives tons of pageviews every fall and winter when cranberries are in season. It’s a simple recipe and makes a tart and slightly sweet juice that’s perfect for sipping or using as a mixer in cocktails. It’s truly delicious.

A glass and a pitcher filled with bright red juice sit on a white surface, with light reflecting off the glass and subtle bubbles visible on top of the juice.

Kahlua & Coke

I made this recipe many years ago for Kahlua brand and it’s still to this day a reader fave. It’s the perfect summer sipper and is so simple to make. If you’re a Colorado Bulldog cocktail fan – it’s easy to add a splash of cream to create that classic drink.

Two glasses of iced Kahlúa and Coke with red and white striped straws sit on a wooden surface. The glasses are filled with ice, and the drinks have a dark, fizzy appearance.

Final Thoughts

I hope you’ve enjoyed this roundup of delicious recipes that have been loved by YOU, the readers for almost 20 years. I appreciate you being here supporting Farmgirl Gourmet whether you’re brand new to my site or an OG from 2006. Thank you thank you thank you!

xo ~heather

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Hi! I’m Heather

I’m Heather, a recipe developer and content creator based in Vancouver, Washington. I started Farmgirl Gourmet in 2006 because I believed weeknight dinners shouldn’t be boring and gourmet shouldn’t mean complicated. I’m also the co-founder of Spiceology, so safe to say I think about food for a living. Stick around for recipes that actually make it into your regular rotation.

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