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Our Top 5 Recipes So Far This Year

Published 17 days ago • 2 min read

Pull Up A Chair

with Rachel & Emily Conklin

Hey Reader,

Can you believe we're already more than half way through the year? Check out our most popular posts from January to now.

We're Halfway Through 2026

So far this year we've cooked, baked, blogged, judged, and basically done all things food. We've been working hard to create recipes and blog posts that are informative, easy to understand, and enjoyable. Our goal is always to make cooking feel approachable and fun!

We're counting down our top recipes this year, starting from #5 on to the recipe you've all loved the most so far in 2026. Take a look:

#5

Chicken & Steak Kabobs

These are one of our favorite grilling recipes to make in the summer. The homemade Italian dressing is so flavorful and works so well as a marinade for the meat. The veggies are easy to customize to your preference.

#4

Fresh Orange Margarita

Margaritas are our go-to cocktail on a sunny day. We make these with fresh squeezed orange and lime juices and a sweet and smoky rim sugar that really makes this drink.

#3

Ranch Snack Mix

A favorite for parties, this snack mix is as easy to make as it is to gobble up. Store bought snacks that are easy to customize get coated in a homemade ranch seasoning and toasted in the oven. It's simple and great for sharing.

#2

Beef and Cabbage Shepherd’s Pie

Hearty beef and veggies topped with creamy mashed potatoes. It's several comfort foods all in one! Neither of us is a fan of peas, so we make this one with cabbage for a twist on the traditional shepherd's pie.

#1 🥇

Lemon Vanilla Scones

Our most popular recipe so far this year! It's no surprise to us because these scones are so wonderful. They're crumbly and buttery (never hard or dry), with soft lemon and vanilla notes. Better yet, they're easy to make, especially if you have a large food processor.

What's Coming Up

  • We're editing videos and blog posts to get more summer recipes up! Check out our latest here on Instagram.
  • We signed up to enter some baked goods into the county fair. We'll let you know when we get the results in a few weeks!

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Final reminder: every recipe on our site is developed, cooked, and tested by the two of us. No AI recipes here, so you can trust that they're for real people!

As always, thanks for being here and happy cooking!

-Emily & Rachel

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Bright, bold recipes for every cook

by Emily & Rachel Conklin, Cooking with Conks

We’re Rachel & Emily, sisters, home cooks, and the duo behind Cooking with Conks. We share fresh, bold, flavorful, and approachable recipes that are always worth digging into. We believe anyone can learn to cook something great. All it takes is a little confidence, a few tips, and a recipe that makes you excited to try new flavor combinations. If you love good food with a California twist, you’re in the right place. Let’s cook!

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