Vegan eggs, craft cocktails and canned fish, here’s what’s in store for you when it comes to cooking this summer.
SUMMER is just around the corner and with the new season comes lots of delicious things to eat and drink. Trendy flavors and ingredients highlight fresh, seasonal produce.
When it comes to popular drink trends, the perfect thing to sip on is a craft cocktail. Here are the popular food trends we think will be big this summer.
Vegan eggs
As part of the trend toward vegan alternatives, cooks and restaurants are adopting vegan eggs. Using ingredients like chia seeds, tofu, and vegan yogurt, these egg substitutes mimic the look, texture, and taste of eggs.
Craft cocktails
Tired of always ordering the same cocktails? Try a craft cocktail instead. This cocktail trend is the perfect way to mix things up and treat yourself to something a little more artisanal.
A craft cocktail is an upscale version of a classic cocktail that requires more skill or craftsmanship to prepare.
Right now, restaurants are paying more attention than ever to creating unique and beautiful cocktails.
Everything about cocoa
According to “Whole Foods,” cocoa pulp is a cocoa byproduct that is usually thrown away, but food brands are now changing their minds and using the pulp to make cocoa water, jellies and jams.
This trend is especially useful for those looking for a new alternative to sugar without compromising the sweet, amber flavor.
Herbal Braai
Braai is synonymous with summer, but there is currently a growing demand for plant-based alternatives. Cater to the growing number of customers following vegetarian, vegan and flexitarian diets by offering plant-based barbecue options.
From grilled vegetable skewers to plant-based burgers and sausages, these alternatives offer delicious and sustainable options for summer gatherings.
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Canned fish
TikTok is great for many things, for those who love cooking it is extremely useful for learning about food. Culinary creators thrive on the app, where ingredients and recipes become trends.
There is even a name for this community: FoodTok.
2023 delivered some delicious trends on the app. Everything from canned fish to homemade ice cream has taken off on FoodTok.
Speaking of canned fish, TikTokers have discovered the joys of canned fish, with popular influencers posting taste tests and recipes using premium sardines, anchovies and tuna.
Brunch buffets
Summer is the ideal opportunity to organize brunch buffets with friends. Gone are the days of serving scrambled eggs on toast. Now that we’re reaching “silly season,” we’re going big.
I love breakfast burritos and bottomless margaritas instead of mimosas. It might just be a good idea to go easy on the tequila this early in the day, or just leave it alone.
Avocado oil
Oils have been a hot topic of debate lately over which ones are best and which ones to avoid, but avocado oil has just entered the conversation.
It’s always been a staple, but it’s gaining popularity as the one that shines this year due to its high oleic content and high smoke point, and brands are getting on board.
Use of fresh and seasonal ingredients anywhere and everywhere
Although some fads emerge rather unexpectedly, it’s easy to predict that seasonal ingredients usually top every home cook or chef’s summer cooking trends every year.
After all, they tend to live by the motto that fresh is best. You can expect to find quintessential summer staples on most menus, like cucumbers, tomatoes, eggplant, and corn, to name a few.
On the sweeter fruit side, you should expect stone fruits, like peaches, nectarines, plums, plums, and apricots.
Spicy food
Those who don’t like spicy food are missing out! Spicy food is a hot trend. Make sure to offer your event guests an option with a little zest.
You may be wondering, as the weather gets warmer, why add heat to food? Well, did you know that spicy foods make you sweat, which cools you down?
Farro
Now that quinoa has become mainstream, a number of grains are following its path and becoming fashionable. This includes farro.
Farro is an ancient whole grain with a nutty flavor and chewy texture. It’s a versatile grain that can be used as rice, mixed into a salad, or made into soup.
In some parts of the world, farro is almost always sold improved, meaning the bran has been removed and therefore requires less cooking time than whole farro, which has the bran intact.
