We've nearly reached the end of 2016, and that means we've conjured up a lot of recipes [1] for you to try. While there's a seemingly endless number of new breakfast [2], lunch [3], dinner [4], and dessert [5] recipes to bookmark, only a handful deserve a spot on a list of the best. Based on popularity among our readers, these are the best recipes of the year, so far. Consider this list your 2016 cooking bucket list, and pick out your own personal favorites the next time you want to whip up something special in the kitchen.
Slow-Cooker French Onion Pot Pie Soup
Get the recipe: slow-cooker french onion pot pie soup [9]
Pumpkin Pie Truffles
Get the recipe: pumpkin pie truffles [10]
Tyler Florence's Mashed Potatoes
Get the recipe: Tyler Florence's mashed potatoes [11]
Frosé (Frozen Rosé Wine Slushie)
Get the recipe: Rosé wine slushie [12]
Upgrade it with gummy bears: Rosé snow cones with gummy bears [13]
Mac and Cheetos
Get the recipe: mac and Cheetos [14]
Tomatillo Guacamole
Get the recipe: tomatillo guacamole [15]
Gordon Ramsay's Scrambled Eggs
Get the recipe: Gordon Ramsay's scrambled eggs [16]
Chrissy Teigen's Lemony Arugula Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe
Get the recipe: Chrissy Teigen's lemony arugula spaghetti cacio e pepe [17]
Tuna Poke Bowl With Avocado
Get the recipe: tuna poke bowl with avocado [18]
Chrissy Teigen's Chicken Pot Pie Soup
Get the recipe: Chrissy Teigen's chicken pot pie soup [19]
Fruity Pebbles No-Bake Cheesecake
Get the recipe: Fruity Pebbles no-bake cheesecake [20]
Chrissy Teigen's Brick Chicken
Get the recipe: Chrissy Teigen's brick chicken [21]
Gwyneth Paltrow's Carbonara
Get the recipe: Gwyneth Paltrow's carbonara [22]
Tender, Juicy Grilled Burgers
Get the recipe: tender, juicy grilled burgers [23]
Japanese-Style Pancakes
Get the recipe: Japanese-style pancakes [24]
Rainbow Bagels
Get the recipe: rainbow bagels [25]
Spaghetti With Garlic, White Wine, Lemon, and Thyme
Get the recipe: spaghetti with garlic, white wine, lemon, and thyme [26]
Slow-Cooker Bolognese Sauce
Get the recipe: easy slow-cooker bolognese sauce [27]
Rainbow Grilled Cheese
Get the recipe: rainbow grilled cheese [28]
Quesadilla Roll-Ups
Get the recipe: quesadilla roll-ups [29]
20-Minute Pesto Pasta
Get the recipe: 20-minute pesto pasta [30]
Beyoncé's Lemonade
Get the recipe: Beyoncé's lemonade [31]
Guilt-Free Fettuccine Alfredo With Chicken
Get the recipe: guilt-free fettuccine alfredo with chicken [32]
Spaghetti Cooked in Red Wine
Get the recipe: spaghetti cooked in red wine [33]
Oreo-Truffle-Stuffed Strawberries
Get the recipe: Oreo-truffle-stuffed strawberries [34]
Kale, Caramelized Onion, and Gouda Egg Muffins
Get the recipe: kale, caramelized onion, and gouda egg muffins [35]
5-Ingredient Parmesan Garlic Spaghetti
Get the recipe: parmesan garlic spaghetti [36]
Ice Cream Churro Cones
Get the recipe: ice cream churro cones [37]
Chick-Fil-A's Chicken Sandwich
Get the recipe: Chick-Fil-A's chicken sandwich [38]
Espresso Brownie Fries
Get the recipe: espresso brownie fries [39]
Mac 'n' Cheese Cones
Get the recipe: mac 'n' cheese cones [40]