It's a lot of fun to keep up with the most recent developments in the world of food, whether it's a new original dish created by a chef, a baking hack shared on social media, or a delectable new method to enjoy bread and butter. It appears that a new food trend emerges every a week, which means that it might be difficult to keep track of which ones are the finest ones to try. Some food trends come and go, but others, like charcuterie boards, remain on the menu and in people's party plans for quite some time (looking at you, charcuterie boards!). If you are interested in knowing which food trends are predicted to be at the forefront in the following year, we have compiled a list of the ones that we believe will continue to be popular (and ones that we hope will continue to be popular).
The Rise of the Canned Fish Industry
Earlier on in 2018, a video uploaded to TikTok that depicted a date night with canned salmon became popular. The trends specialist at Instacart, Laurentia Romaniuk, anticipates that innovative and shareable canned fish spreads will continue to gain popularity in the year 2023. "Not only is canned fish starting to play a bigger role on our plates, but it's also expanding our horizons, taste buds, and appreciation for trying new things, which adds to the appeal," she says. "Not only is it expanding our horizons, but it's also expanding our appreciation for trying new things."
Even while "seacuterie boards" are becoming increasingly popular, Shannon Daily, marketing director for Wild Planet Foods, is seeing different kinds of canned fish used to flavor a wide variety of home-cooked dishes. "Sardines are making an appearance in a variety of dishes, including shakshuka, flatbreads, pates, and tartines. It's not uncommon to find anchovies in dishes like frittatas, fried rice, and even potato salad these days. She says that mackerel can be found on pizza, fish tacos, and fish stew these days. If you've only ever looked at canned tuna in the canned fish section of your local grocery store, now is the time to explore other options beyond tuna.
Authenticity Over Efficiency Every Time
Because the Better Homes and Gardens Test Kitchen is constantly working several months in advance to develop recipes for the magazine and other publications, they typically have a very good notion of when a new food trend is about to reach the market. Sarah Brekke, who manages the brand for Test Kitchen, has noticed that people are particularly interested in recipes that are prepared in the traditional manner. She explains, "I have been getting development requests for more 'genuine' or regional dishes." "I have been receiving development requests for..." "By homemade croissants, I mean those baked using the traditional process, which takes two to three days and does not use the shortcut."
Pasta Alternatives 2.0
Chickpea-, lentil-, and rice-based gluten-free pastas produced from chickpeas, lentils, and rice are establishing a permanent presence in many kitchen cupboards these days. Recipes incorporating fresh "noodles" produced from vegetables such as zucchini, squash, and other fruits and vegetables experienced a surge in popularity. Next, Whole Foods forecasts the arrival of a new wave of plant-based alternatives to traditional pasta that will "help us all improve our veggie and fruit intake." You may now purchase pasta made from spaghetti squash, hearts of palm, and even green bananas in the grocery store.
There Are Dates Everywhere!
Dates are a type of fruit that originated in the Middle East and date all the way back to the 18th century. Diana Jarrar, the founder and CEO of Magic Dates, believes that throughout history, dates have served dual purposes: as a source of nutrition for nomadic travelers and as a delectable dessert suitable for royalty. It's a fruit that's been around since ancient times and has remained a crucial staple food throughout the years. Therefore, it is not at all a recently developed crop; yet, it is becoming increasingly popular both as a component of standard products and as a commercial commodity. You can eat them by themselves as a snack, or you can find them utilized as a natural sweetener in various syrups, sauces, and other foods. Enjoy them!
Nostalgic Eats
There has been a lot of discussion about foods from the past around here in honor of the 100th birthday of Better Homes and Gardens magazine. Not only did Better Homes and Gardens look back on the culinary fashions of the past century, but people all over social media started recreating old recipes. On TikTok, the hashtag #vintagerecipes already has 31.3 million views, so you can anticipate seeing even more of it in the coming year. According to Whole Foods, you will also start seeing reimagined versions of childhood favorites with new twists that place a greater emphasis on health and wellness in stores. Think macaroni and cheese, pizza bits, prebiotic soda, and more.
Regional Pizzas
Which variety of gooey, cheesy pizza comes to mind when you think about stuffing your face with a slice? Is it deep-dish pizza, pizza with a thick crust, or pizza with a thin crust? In every region of the world, pizza can be found in an infinite number of various forms. It's possible that your pizza in New York or Naples will have a wood-fired crust that's chewy and crunchy at the same time. Then there is the pizza from Chicago, which is a deep dish pizza with cheese on the bottom, or the pizza from Detroit, which is a thick sheet pan pizza. Do not be surprised if further variations of pizza begin to appear in your local supermarkets or restaurants, despite the fact that all of these different kinds of pizza already exist and taste so good.
Combinations of Sweet and Savory Flavors
The pairing of spicy and sweet flavors is still popular, but the more savory and salty side of flavor profiles combined with sweet overtones is becoming increasingly popular. It's a trend that chefs are using to generate one-of-a-kind dishes, but you can also practice combining these flavors at home if you want to get in on the action. If you wish to glaze the ribs, rather than using a traditional caramel sauce, you might try preparing the glaze with fish sauce instead. As an alternative, perhaps you'd want savory miso folded into buttercream and used as a topping for your cookies. Although the combination of these sour, savory components with sweet ones might appear odd at first, the flavor they impart is truly one of a kind. According to the report Spoonshot's Food Brain 2023, chaat masala, a spice blend from North India made with dried mango powder, cumin, coriander, dried ginger, salt, black pepper, asafetida, and chili powder, is a salty-savory-sweet combination that is expected to take off in the coming years.
Which one of these emerging cuisine trends are you looking forward to the most? The year 2023 is sure to see the introduction of a great number of additional food trends, but by all indications, it's going to be an exceptionally tasty year.
