As 2024 comes to a close, Google’s Year in Search results give us a snapshot of what caught the country’s attention over the past year and had people turning to Google for answers – or, in this case, recipes. Google has revealed the top 10 most searched recipes in Ireland for all of 2024.
It’s a mix of timeless classics and viral food trends, reflecting Ireland’s love for cosy home cooking, sweet treats, and global flavours.
The viral Marry Me Chicken recipe topped the list, with Rice Krispie Squares, Tanghulu and Patatas Bravas also a popular search. Two cocktails featured in the recipe list this year, the Pornstar Martini and the Hugo Spritz.
Marry Me Chicken
This creamy chicken dish become a viral sensation on TikTok in 2024 – famous for its flavourful sauce made with cream, parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, and herbs that tastes so good you would almost get a marriage proposal after cooking it.
Pornstar Martini
Made with passion fruit, vanilla vodka, and a shot of Prosecco on the side, the Pornstar Martini is fun to order and even more fun to drink.
Rice Krispie Square
Whether plain or topped with chocolate, it’s reassuring to see that this classic kids’ party sweet treat still has a firm hold on the nation.
Taco Seasoning
Homemade taco seasoning combines bold spices like chili powder, cumin, paprika, and garlic to create the perfect seasoning for Mexican-inspired dishes. It’s easy to mix up and adds a burst of flavour to tacos, burritos, and more
Tanghulu
Tanghulu is a Chinese street food snack; traditionally made with hawthorn berries, this sweet treat has gone viral with modern spins using strawberries, grapes, and more.
Hugo Spritz
Perfect for a summer cocktail, the Hugo Spritz is a sparkling cocktail made with Prosecco, elderflower syrup, soda water, and fresh mint.
Patatas Bravas
Who can resist this Spanish tapas dish of crispy fried potatoes topped with a spicy tomato sauce and creamy aioli? Not us, and not the rest of Ireland either…
Crumbl Cookie
Crumbl Cookies have gained a cult following for their super-soft base and seasonal rotating flavours. There’s no Crumbl Cookie stores in Ireland as of December 2024, so you’ll have to plan ahead for a USA trip to taste these.
Curry
Whether it’s an Indian masala or a Thai green curry, you can’t go wrong cooking up a warming batch of curry.
Beef Stew
A true staple dish of Ireland, beef stew will forever be a favourite comfort food dish for chilly winter nights.
