As 2021 comes to a close, we take a look back at the best things we cooked. With the unprecedented pandemic raging on, we continued to cope with stress, uncertainty and, of course, an intense desire to eat our anxiety away.

These are the 10 most popular recipes printed in the Taste section over the past 12 months based on page views at ExpressNews.com, social media comments, emails and other feedback from readers. This best-of menu includes Texas favorites such as Mexican rice, chicken-fried steak, cornbread, banana pudding and more.

Here’s to weathering yet another wild year, y’all. Many thanks to all of you for cooking along with us.

Original Nilla Banana Pudding

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Recipe: Original Nilla Banana Pudding

González Women’s Mexican Rice

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Recipe: González Women’s Mexican Rice

Old Fashioned Colorado Green Chili

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Recipe: Old Fashioned Colorado Green Chili

Cast Iron Chicken-Fried Steak Cooked on the Grill

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Recipe: Cast Iron Chicken-Fried Steak Cooked on the Grill

Cranberry Jello Salad

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Recipe: Cranberry Jello Salad

Classic Cornbread

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Source: https://www.expressnews.com/food/recipes-cooking/article/10-best-recipes-of-2021-16717667.php