Google’s most-searched recipes during quarantine

Have you been searching for recipes during coronavirus quarantine? You’re not alone.

As people are stuck at home during the pandemic, cooking has turned into a newfound hobby to cure boredom and sometimes a necessity as restaurant food is less accessible.

But what exactly have people been interested in cooking during quarantine? We dove into some Google search data to see what people have been looking for online.

In no particular order, here are six of the mostsearched foods on Google while everyone’s staying at home, along with some related recipes.

We’ve included both savory dishes and sweet treats in this list.

Banana bread

Don’t want to waste your overripe produce? Use up your brown bananas by making a sweet treat that will appeal to kids and adults alike. Here are two options.

Chrissy Teigen’s tried and true: According to the star, perfecting this recipe, which is found in her cookbook “Cravings: Hungry for More,” took her “nearly a year.” Luckily, it will only take you an hour and 15 minutes to actually prepare and bake.

Vegan version: If you’re looking for a banana bread without animal products, give The Simple Veganista’s version a try. There are also tasty add-in options like chocolate chips and nuts. Find it here: simple-veganista.com/vegan-banana-tea-bread/

Meatloaf

Who knew this classic dinnertime dish was making such a comeback? Not us! Until we saw the search numbers. Here’s how to make it at home.

The classic: The Wholesome Dish’s “Best Classic Meatloaf” recipe takes about an hour and has garnered reviews of five stars out of five. Find it here: thewholesomedish.com/the-best-classic-meatloaf/

Low-carb creation: If you’re looking to skip the breadcrumbs, Delish.com’s “Bacon-wrapped Keto Meatloaf ” is sure to please. Find it here: delish.com/ cooking/recipe-ideas/a23480870/keto-meatloaf-recipe/

Pancakes

Flapjacks, hotcakes, little circular pillows of joy – whatever you call them, pancakes are popular in quarantine. Want a breakfast pick-me-up with countless topping options? Get flipping with these recipes.

Classic cakes: If you want to be transported to your childhood, Allrecipe.com’s “Good Old Fashioned Pancakes” should do the trick. Find it here: allrecipes.com/ recipe/21014/good-old-fashioned-pancakes/

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AUBRIE PICK/CLARKSON POTTER Chrissy Teigen’s banana bread that launched a million tweets.

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