A decade ago, we set out on a journey to change the way people eat forever—and, because of you, we’ve helped make that dream come true.
Let’s Savor Some Memories
Throughout 2021, there were quite a few popular dishes our home cooks enjoyed whipping up in the kitchen.
MOST POPULAR RECIPES:
Cheesy Smothered Mushroom Chicken
Beef Flautas Supreme
Firecracker Meatballs
SUPERLATIVE SIDES:
Most Popular Appetizer
Garlic Bread
Royal Sweetness
Lava Cake
Best Lunch Companion
Prosciutto Caprese Sandwich
Most Fun Way to Start the Day
Spinach & Feta Egg Bites
TASTE TRANSFORMATIONS
73% of respondents said that their cooking habits have, and will continue to, change.
46% of those surveyed cook at home more—that’s a lot of home cooks!
33% of adults are more interested in the foods they eat and are more focused on getting quality ingredients.
BUT WHAT ABOUT THE FUTURE?
44% of adults anticipate cooking with more fresh ingredients.
Nearly 37% of respondents anticipate cooking more from scratch—and we’re here to help.
Curious about what the future holds for your tastebuds? Well, there’s even more goodness to come! Our culinary and nutrition teams put their heads together and cooked up a little idea of what delicious trends you’ll see in the new year.
DELECTABLE DIETS
Mediterranean Diet:
Flexitarian Diet:
Locally Grown:
HOME COOKING
The Dinner Party is Back:
Whether it's improving their baking, taking on canning and fermentation projects, or learning how to spatchcock and roast a whole chicken, home cooks are ready to host.
Convenience is King:
Folks will be looking for ways to save time and money, such as freezing for ready-to-eat meals, increased bulk buying, and utilizing grocery delivery and meal kits.
Zero Waste:
More home cooks will be implementing zero-waste recipes to build more sustainable lifestyles and combat food waste. Get ready for more “nose to tail” or “root to tip” style of eating like saving trimmings and vegetable peels to make broth and using green carrot tops to make a pesto.
Home-Grown Health:
Plant parenthood became a prime pandemic hobby, expanding beyond houseplants to herbs and vegetables. So we think more home cooks will be spotlighting home-grown ingredients in their meals.
Not Just Meat N’ Potatoes:
Social media’s exposure to cultural cuisines, combined with increased confidence in the kitchen will allow us to expand our palates and culinary skills with international recipes. So get ready to experience more South American flavors in 2022—think spicy peppers like Aji Amarillo and conveniently tasty handheld foods like empanadas and tacos.
Holistic Approach in the Kitchen:
We think there will be a continued emphasis on what we should eat more of, rather than what to cut out or eliminate. So look to embrace the mentality that all foods have a place in someone’s diet.
INNOVATIVE INGREDIENTS
Boats of Oats:
They’re cheap, versatile, and nutrient-dense. We’ve seen a surge of oat-based products like milks and yogurts so get ready to see baked oats take the world by storm.
Grain-Based Milks:
Soy and nut milks have become hugely popular, but prepare to see more grain-based milk alternatives, such as barley and buckwheat milks.
Algae-Based Oils:
These oils have a great nutrition profile with higher levels of monounsaturated fat (the “good” fat) and lower levels of saturated fat compared to traditional cooking oils—plus, they’re more sustainable!
SNACKS & STAPLES
Spicy Food:
People are going to want to heat things up a little with spicy foods like hot sauces, hot honeys, and chili crisps, seasonings like Tajin or gochujang, flaming hot snacks, and more.
Double-Duty Snacks:
Drinks and snacks infused with CBD, probiotics, vitamins, minerals, and electrolytes have been exploding and that’s not going to stop anytime soon—think CBD-infused peanut butter, adaptogenic broth bases, and more.
Low-to-No ABV Beverages:
Folks will still want to enjoy their favorite foods and drinks, with just a little less guilt. Low-to-no alcoholic beverages help to enjoy the complexities and flavors without the hangover.
Plant-Based Jerky:
Move over fruit and veggie chips because plant-based jerky is about to take over your pantries. Healthy, versatile, and DIY-able, you can make jerky out of your favorite fruits or veggies, like coconuts, bananas, mushrooms, carrots, and more.
Superior Staples:
Your everyday pantry staples and go-to foods, but elevated with functional additions. Think protein-packed snacks, superfood baked goods, premium oils in pre-jarred salad dressings and condiments.
Probiotics:
Get ready for a better gut in 2022 thanks to the rise in probiotics. Fridges will be stocked with probiotic-packed snacks like kimchi, kefir, yogurt, and pickles.
Powerful Proteins:
High-protein snacks help you feel full and satisfied, while providing long-lasting energy. We predict an uptick in protein-packed snack foods such as nut and seed butters, cheeses like ricotta and mozzarella, and chickpea-based snacks.