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The Most Popular Recipes of 2026 (So Far) - from Vikalinka

Published about 2 months ago • 2 min read

Recipes you love in 2026

Hello Reader

We’re a few months into the year, which makes it the perfect time to look back at the recipes you’ve loved most so far. Based on your comments, emails and messages, these four recipes have quickly become the standout posts of 2026. They’re the ones readers keep telling me they’ve already made more than once - always a good sign that a recipe is worth saving.

If you’ve missed any of them, this is your chance to catch up with the most popular recipes of the year so far. And if you’ve already tried them, I’d love to hear which one has become your favourite!

👉 Chicken Marbella - You surprised me with this recipe! I thought that prunes would turn people away, but glad I was wrong. It's fruity and fragrant, and I'm pleased you loved it as much as me!

👉 Slow Cooker Mississippi Pot Roast - How could you not love this Southern-style pot roast, with tender meat and a tangy gravy? And so low effort to boot.

👉 Somerset Chicken - I know you love chicken breast, and it's no wonder that this version, cooked in a creamy sauce made with apple cider and cheddar cheese, is a big hit! Absolutely irresistible.

👉 Lentil Spinach Soup - High in fibre, protein and iron, and made with frugal ingredients, this is a soup that is having a moment. And hard to beat it for taste as well, so could this be the perfect lunch?

Wishing you a flavourful week ahead!
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Love,
Julia x

Oval casserole dish with chicken thighs, prunes and green olives on a wooden background. Blue and white platter filled with slow cooked beef and long yellow peppers on a wooden background.
Cast iron skillet on a wooden background, with four chicken breasts in a creamy sauce. close up of a soup made with lentils and spinach in a red broth

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Julia Frey, a London-based recipe developer and photographer

I am Julia Frey, a London based recipe developer and photographer, and Vikalinka is my space to share my food with the world. Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get tried-and-true recipes delivered to your inbox!

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