What’s Cooking in 2025? The Biggest Food Trends You Need to Know

Food lovers, get ready—2025 is serving up some seriously bold flavors and unexpected twists! From pistachio-packed treats to the sweet-heat combo taking over menus, here’s what you’ll be craving this year.

1. The Pistachio Takeover

Pistachio is having its moment—thanks in part to the viral Dubai chocolate bars—but it’s not stopping there. Think creamy pistachio-infused desserts, nutty lattes, and even pistachio butter toast.

Pistachio Cream Croissant

Want to try the trend at home? Make Dubai Chocolate-Stuffed Bananas: Scoop out a banana’s center, mix crispy toasted phyllo dough with pistachio cream, stuff it inside with chocolate chips, wrap in puff pastry, egg wash, bake, and finish with a drizzle of chocolate and crushed pistachios. Next-level indulgence!

Spicy Sweet Honey Glazed Chicken Wings

2. “Swicy” Everything

If you’ve been torn between sweet and spicy, 2025 says—why not both? The “swicy” (sweet + spicy) craze is blowing up, from honey-drizzled hot wings to chili-infused caramel desserts. Expect to see swicy margaritas, spicy honey on pizza, and gochujang-laced maple syrup everywhere.

Cottage Cheese Pancakes

3. Cottage Cheese Goes Cool

Cottage cheese has leveled up from diet-food rep to protein powerhouse. It’s blending into everything—smoothie bowls, whipped dips, even pasta sauces—for an extra boost of creaminess and protein. High in flavor and gains? Yes, please.

What trend are you trying first? Let’s hear it in the comments!