How to be completely on trend

Collection site Pinterest is packed with food inspiration.  These are the five major trends of 2016 according to a flavor analysis by the platform.

Tropical twist: Hawaii 

Hawaiian cuisine is hot. In the Netherlands too, poké bowls, the quintessential dish from Hawaii, are in high demand. In addition, commonly used ingredients such as coconut and pineapple are being used in shakes and desserts.

Use secret ingredients

Turmeric is being added to your drinks, soup, sauce—in fact, practically everything. Its color is not only beautiful, but the spice is also said to have a positive effect on your health. Another highly popular yellow ingredient: saffron. We have long known that it goes into paella, but you can also make delicious risotto, saffron sauce and saffron ice cream with it.

Go wild with special (substitute) ingredients
Try cashew or almond milk instead of cow’s milk for a change. Or swap your standard bag of flour for chickpea flour. For example, you can make Farinata di ceci with it. In short, we know all the standard options by now. Time for something new.

Get creative with herbs

Basil is no longer something you only put in your salad or caprese sandwich. Instead, use it to make ice cream, hummus and candy. Now you know.

Special desserts

Tapioca, a type of flour made from cassava root, and coffee liqueur are popular ingredients for desserts this year. They make things just a little more exciting than the standard brownie with a scoop of ice cream.

Text: Nora van den Heuvel
Source: Pinterest