It’s time to say “good-bye” to 2025 and share favorite recipes for the year.

Red Lentil Soup by Melissa Clark. I was lucky enough to hear Melissa Clark speak this year in San Francisco. Even luckier that she handed me this recipe on the way out from her presentation. This recipe has a huge fan base and I am now one of them. Cindy

Cherry Clafuti by Once Upon a Chef. I’ve made this a few times with cherries we picked in Brentwood, Calif. It’s a family favorite. Laura

La Vina Style Cheesecake with Cider Salted Caramel Sauce. My daughter very much enjoys this Basque Cheesecake. Made this several times in 2025. And a necessary accompaniment to the cheesecake is this cider salted caramel sauce. Aida

Pistachio Shortbread by NY Times and Ilene. Since pistachios are all the rage in 2025 the NY Times posted a good one. And, a second one with a comment, “I Loved This” Ilene.

Microwave Sticky Toffee Putting by Ali Slagle. My favorite for 2025 was something I made very late in the year! And made only once, although I could see making it weekly! Takes about 10 minutes with ingredients I usually have on hand. Joan

Yu Sang from Savoring Southeast Asia Cookbook. Here is my favorite recipe. Susan