The data, which reflects U.S. search terms only, also contains several recipes that went viral (thanks TikTok!) as well as some dishes that have increased in popularity thanks to some exciting moments in pop culture. Who remembers when the cicadas returned at the start of the summer after a 17-year absence and a certain segment of the population simply couldn’t wait to eat them? Unsurprisingly, there are also a few recipes that simply trended in 2021 thanks to how great they taste and how easy they are to prepare. Yes, we’re talking about you, Crockpot chicken! Curious to know if any of your favorite dishes were among the trendiest of the year? Keep reading to find out! RELATED: How to Cook Those Viral Egg and Potato Stuffed Peppers to Perfection RELATED: 12 Crowd-Pleasing Slow Cooker Chicken Recipes RELATED: 25 Fast, Healthy (and Delicious!) Breakfast Ideas RELATED: 16 Delicious Ways to Use Up All Those Extra Eggs in Your Fridge
