🌞 August’s Top 10 Recipes You Couldn’t Stop Cooking

Hi foodie,

August has flown by in the blink of an eye! Between the hot summer days, family time, and all those refreshing seasonal recipes, this month was full of flavor. I’ve also been putting a lot of hard work into making the blog better for you - updating 13 older posts with fresh new photos, nutrition info, extra tips, and troubleshooting tricks so you can cook and bake with even more confidence. Some of the updated recipes you loved most are the Middle Eastern Knafe, Lentil Patties, and Homemade Tomato Sauce—plus many more.

So whether you've been here every week or just catching up now, here's a quick recap...

What’s New This Month

Before we get into the Top 10 Most Popular Recipes of August, here’s a quick recap of all the new recipes I published this month — in case you missed any. These might not have made the top 10 yet, but they’re totally worth checking out:

• 🌿 Homemade Garam Masala – a DIY spice blend to level up your curries

• 🍰 Creamy Peanut Butter Cheesecake – rich, decadent, and surprisingly easy

• 🧀 Cheesy Beef Stuffed Pasta Shells – comfort food at its best

• 🎃 Pumpkin Cheesecake – a cozy recipe to get you excited for fall

• 🍂 Pumpkin Pie Spice – the essential autumn blend to keep in your pantry

• 🌶️ Homemade Curry Powder – versatile, aromatic, and perfect for everyday cooking

Now, let’s now to the recipes you loved the most this month:

10. Lentil Curry

A hearty, healthy, and satisfying dish that’s perfect for meal prep. New to the top 10 list this month!

9. Mango Mousse

Light, fluffy, and bursting with tropical flavor, this 3-ingredient wonder is also new to the top 10 list and a reader favorite for hot summer days.

8. 3-Ingredient Butter Cookies

An all-time favorite on the blog! Buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookies that prove simple can be extraordinary.

7. Chicken Patties

Juicy, flavorful, and quick to make, these patties are perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping ahead.

6. Pistachio Cheesecake

Creamy cheesecake with that nutty pistachio twist I love so much. A dessert that always impresses guests!

5. Healthy Granola Cookies

Crunchy and wholesome. Packed with oats and goodness, perfect for a healthy snack or lunchbox treat.

4. Oatmeal Brownies

Back to the top again! I guess you’re all loving these fudgy, chewy brownies with a wholesome oat twist.

3. Creamy Peanut Butter Cheesecake

A brand-new recipe that shot straight up to the top of the list! If you love peanut butter, this one’s for you.

2. Healthy Chocolate Cake

Still holding strong at the number two spot! A reader favorite that’s moist, rich, and guilt-free. This cake proves you don’t need tons of sugar to make chocolate desserts taste amazing.

1. Squid Game Cookies

It still holds the number one spot! This playful cookie recipe continues to be a hit, especially with fans of the show.

Share Your Creations!

If you try one of my recipes, I’d love to hear from you — and see your photos! 📸
Not only does it make my day, but every comment and photo you leave helps my recipes rank higher on Google, which means you’re helping my blog grow and succeed.
So… bake, snap, and share away! ❤️

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Happy Cooking!