2023 Gratitudes and Top Ten Recipes

After starting Gnarly Roots in July 2023, we wanted to take time to reflect on our successes before moving on to new kitchen adventures in 2024. Looking back has us feeling so much gratitude for our supporters and for all that we have learned!

Here is a list of the top ten most searched recipes of 2023. Bon Appetit!

Cooked pesto pasta and chicken on a plate, topped with cooked cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, salt, pepper, and balsamic glaze drizzled over all

#1. Caprese Chicken with Pesto Pasta

Not surprising this awesome summer entré made the most searched list. This is our favorite summer pasta dish, perfect for a Sunday night dinner al fresco or for a special occasion with friends. Light yet packed with flavor, not to mention a gorgeous visually, you will impress yourself with this delicious Caprese Chicken with Pesto Pasta meal.

a white shallow bowl with teriyaki ground tukery and vegetables served over rice, and topped with green onions and sesame seeds

#2. Ground Turkey Teriyaki Stir Fry

We love this healthy, kid friendly ground turkey teriyaki stir fry recipe for weeknights. Calling it a “weeknight” meal sounds like it has to be rushed. Such the contrary with this dish! We have made it for guests and eaten outside on a warm summer night as well as made it for hungry boys after baseball practice. It is a win no matter when!

Breakfast quesadilla laid out on a wood board with a side of avocado and a small bowl of salsa

#3. Carolyn’s Breakfast Quesadilla

Want to add another go to tasty breakfast recipe into the rotation? Mix things up by trying this quick and easy recipe for what our stepmom calls the breakfast quesadilla. Serve plain or enjoy with your choice of toppings! This is a kid and overall crowd pleaser.

Prepared dip in a white bowl, surrounded by pita wedges and garnished with basil leaves

#4. Mediterranean Feta Dip with Seasoned Pita Chips

This is an excellent summer appetizer with Mediterranean flare. With only a few ingredients, this dip has big flavor which will not disappoint! Although making your own seasoned pita chips is an extra recipe in itself, we really think its worth it!

super sized cinnamon roll in a white pie dish after baking

#5. Super Sized Cinnamon Roll

This is our best holiday breakfast tradition to date. This giant cinnamon roll has all of the delicious flavor of individual cinnamon rolls but with a visual presentation that demands attention!

a muffin pan of golden brown cooked butt buns

#6. Butt Bun Potato Rolls

These tasty butt bun potato rolls are the perfect addition to any family feast or celebration. These rolls affectionately received their name from my son who was making them with Grandma. And let’s just say the name has stuck!

coconut curry soup prepared in a bowl garnished with cilanttro.

#7. Tati Nichole’s Coconut Curry Soup

Everyone needs a go to comfort food, for cold days or on days when you are feeling under the weather. Try this Coconut Curry Soup for a sweet and spicy flavored treasure that is light yet also fulfilling. We hope you love it as much as we do.

A wooden board laid out with the steak sandwich ingredients: grilled steak, buns, avocado, and, pesto aioli.

#8. A&W Flank Steak Sandwich

This steak sandwich came about on a trip to visit our brother and my sister in-law (A & W) in Chile. They made this delicious sandwich using the cut of steak local to there. This steak sandwich is so flavorful, complimented by a savory garlic aioli sauce, that it is unforgettable.

3 asparagus wrapped with prosciutto on a white plate.

#9. Prosciutto and Cheese Wrapped Asparagus

We love this prosciutto and cheese wrapped asparagus appetizer for a happy hour with friends and family. The savory rich flavor of the cheese and prosciutto is balanced by the lightness and crunch of the fresh asparagus.

Baked banana bread laid out in a colorful napkin lined basket

#10. Banana Bread

You’ll love this best banana bread recipe as much as we do. A classic and simple baked good, but with an unexpected lightness. We love it because the kids do, and it is a fun recipe for them to be involved in!