It was a wonderful year here at Just A Pinch – so many delicious recipes that have been cooked, tasted and loved by so many home cooks! Check out our most popular recipes from 2019 – from desserts to comfort food to grandma’s classics, you don’t want to miss these must-save recipes.
Strawberry Brownies
“This is real good! Instead of mixing the powdered sugar with water i used lemon juice. Its soooo good!” - Amanda
Old Fashioned Home Made Chicken & Dumplings
“This recipe was handed down from my husbands family. It's a family favorite and you can see from the directions that it is kind of hard to put into a recipe. It's a lot of work but well worth it. There is never a dumpling left when this is made. I have to call my children and let them know that I made them so they can come over and get theirs.” - Linda
Parmesan Baked Pork Chops
“These were the best pork chops I have eaten in a long time. So moist and tender and the flavors were amazing!” - Janet
Key Lime Poundcake with Key Lime Cream Cheese Icing
“Best pound cake recipe ever!! And it’s versatile as I’ve used lemons and oranges as well and it turns out good every time!!” - Tisha
Cassie's Comforting Chicken & Noodles
“This was incredible! I actually used homemade cream of mushroom soup for mine, and it was a big hit! This is actually my go-to recipe for when I need a pick-me-up when I'm sick as well. Thanks for sharing the recipe! :D” - Kristin
Hawaiian Roll Ham Sliders
“So easy to make and it's great that they can be made in advance. Much less work at party time. But most importantly, they are fantastic and a hit with everyone.” - Tim
Great Grandma's Coconut Cream Pie
“This recipe was my husband's great grandmother, Mrs. Cecil Walston's pie recipe.” - Beverley
Cheesy Baked Asparagus
“This asparagus recipe is awesome!! My husband and I loved it. Thank you for sharing. A company side dish, for sure. Had it with Grilled Salmon fillet. YUM.” - Nancy
Homemade Chocolate Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting
“It is fantastic!!!! Very moist and since I used Hershey's Special Dark Cocoa it is a rich beauty.” - CinStraw
Old School Butter Pound Cake
“The Old School Butter Pound Cake is the most wonderful poundcake I have ever baked. It has a beautiful crusty top and absolutely wonderful crumb with a taste you won’t want to miss. Everyone that I have served it to just loves it.” - Leaetta
Southern Buttermilk Biscuits
“Best Biscuit Ever! I just made these this morning and my husband and I agree that these are the best biscuits we've ever eaten. I followed the recipe as written. I even baked them in a cast iron skillet which gave the biscuits a wonderful, golden, crispy but tender bottom and edge. The interior texture is soft and fluffy with that old-time biscuit flavor you knew as a kid. The lard is a must!” - Joni
Sweet Alabama Pecanbread
“Well, your recipe received rave reviews from my friends! I baked a double batch for a graduation party. The pecan bars disappeared quickly and I had more than a couple of requests for the recipe! If I had three thumbs, would give it three thumbs up! :)” - Lisa
Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti
“Cream cheese and spaghetti. Wow! One of my favorite ingredients to cook with is cream cheese. It adds so much flavor to your recipe that you make. This recipe is so easy to make and adding the green peppers, carrots, onions, and spices gives it that extra boost.” - Betty
Chili Rellenos Casserole
“This is delicious! And so easy too! I will be putting this in my favorites to make again and again!” - Tammy
Italian Drunken Noodles
“I made this tonight for dinner and the whole family LOVED it! I will definitely be making this again! Thank you for sharing your recipe.” - Denise
Pork Chops that Melt in Your Mouth
“Made these tonight. They were the juiciest and most delicious pork chops I have ever had! My husband and our 4 y.o. and 6 y.o. are so picky but they devoured it!!” - Destiny
Canned Salmon Patties (Best Ever)
“O M G! These are to die for! Even hubby loved it and he is not much for fish. This will be a regular here! Trying to eat more protein and less carbs. This certainly helps!” - Joyce
Easy Big Fat Yeast Rolls
“This is by far the best homemade roll recipe I have ever made. They are super easy to make, they turned out so soft and fluffy. My family couldn't get enough. They will be on our menu from now on.” - Kim
Black Magic Cake (Best Chocolate Cake Ever!)
“I have made this cake many times and it is the very best chocolate cake I've ever eaten. I use dark cocoa powder for a richer taste. This cake is crazy good. It doesn't need icing. I have also done this as individual cakes served it with a chocolate wine sauce injected into it and a dollop of fresh whipped cream. Is your mouth watering yet!” - Jack
Cheesy Chicken Crescent Roll
“This was a great recipe and so easy to follow! It was absolutely delicious!! My children and husband LOVED it!” - Megan
Caramel Apple Pecan Dump Cake
“Y’all - this dump cake was so so so easy and SO GOOD! Everyone loved it at the party I brought it to and said it tasted like apple pie. 10/10 would (and will) make again!” - Ginny
Round Roast Beef Bottom Perfection
“This is absolutely the best roast recipe ever! I prepared mine in the crockpot adding just about a fourth cup of water then seasoned the meat according to the recipe, cutting the salt to half. I would serve it to a king! Not complicated. I separated the fat from the broth and used the fat with some flour to make a roux. I added the yummy broth to make the gravy.” - Ann
Green Beans, Chicken Breasts and Red Skin Potatoes
“I made this exactly as directed in the recipe and it turned out fabulous! Moist and tasty. My husband wants me to make this again. This is a keeper!” - Cindy
Roasted Garlic Mushrooms
“Perfect for a cocktail party, brunch, luncheon or even alongside a steak at dinner. These mushrooms were so moist and tender. Definitely have a fork ready when you dig in!” - Kitchen Crew