Throwback to 2016: The Year Food Trends Were Born
Are you feeling nostalgic for the good old days? Well, get ready to travel back to 2016, a year that might not have been all that memorable, but in the culinary world, it was a game-changer. Our team has scoured the archives to bring you the most delectable and trend-setting recipes from a decade ago, and they're still worth obsessing over today.
2016 was a year of culinary innovation. Japanese, American, and Mexican cuisines were gaining popularity in Australia, while the demand for quick and easy meals was on the rise. People were looking for convenience without compromising taste. From drinks to dinners to desserts, these recipes were not just popular then but are still worth a try today.
The Long-Lasting Trends That Started in 2016
2016 introduced us to some long-lasting trends that have stood the test of time. For instance, we published our first air fryer recipe, even though the trend didn't truly take off until about seven years later. It was also the year we started using muffin pans for more than just muffins, and the birth of the 90-second mile-high mug cake, which went viral across our social media platforms.
The Most Talked-About Recipe of 2016
One of the most viral recipes of 2016 was a perfect example of the fusion trend that was taking off. It was our legendary fairy bread lamingtons, a delightful combination of two Aussie favorites. Since then, we've continued to love and create these treats.
Recipes That Deserve a Place on Your Menu Today
Our food experts have reinvented the microwave mug cake, making it rise, ooze, and taste amazing, all while being gluten-free. We also have a creamy roast potato salad with crispy bacon, caramelized onion, and snow peas, a homestyle Thai dish to warm the belly, a decadent white chocolate cake, a homemade version of traditional cherry ripe, fun egg, bacon, and hash brown breakfast cups, a Tim Tam slam dunk with layers of chocolate cake, fluffy cream, and rich ganache, a pumpkin and zucchini lasagne that's easy yet delicious, a fashionable mocha martini drink, a chicken katsu with a tasty curry sauce, a 5-layered chocolate dessert inspired by a 1970s American classic, an updated toffee ice-cream, and an Italian twist on the traditional cob loaf dip.
So, there you have it! 2016 might not have been all that memorable, but in the world of food, it was a year of innovation and delicious trends that are still worth exploring today.
