The year 2023 was a smorgasbord of culinary creativity, with countless dishes catching fire on social media. Here, a taste of the viral trends that had the masses whipping up something new in their kitchen.

Feta Pasta
Baked feta cheese melting into cherry tomatoes and pasta for a quick, flavorful dish that's surprisingly decadent.

Original recipe by: @liemessa

Ice Cream Fruit Roll-Ups
A bizarre but oddly satisfying combination of creamy ice cream and chewy fruit roll-up, creating a fun textural contrast.

Original creator: @golisdream

Hash Brown McFlurry
A sweet and savory ice cream sundae hack utilizing McDonald's hash browns and McFlurry toppings.

Original creator: @arvanfamily

Whipped Coffee
Cold brew coffee blended with milk and ice for a light and frothy drink that's perfect for hot summer days.

Check out coffee connoisseur @ethanrodecoffee and his take on this trend

Chopped Italian Sandwich
This TikTok twist on the classic Italian sub features layers of salami, capicola, mortadella, provolone and peppers, all chopped and tossed with a tangy dressing. It's messy, it's flavorful and it's perfect for sharing.

Original creator: @big_erics_BBQ

Cottage Cheese Craze
Don't underestimate the power of cottage cheese! The healthy, protein-packed ingredient has been popping up on TikTok in everything from savory dips and omelets to smoothies and even "ice cream.” It’s a great way to add creaminess and texture to your dishes. Many social media creators raved in 2023 about using cottage cheese and mustard as a dip for veggies and more.

The cottage cheese/mustard trend was started by @tiffanyymagee 

Sheet Pan Pancakes
Who needs a stack of pancakes when you can have a whole sheet pan full? This effortless recipe is perfect for brunch or a quick and easy dessert. Plus, it's fun to share (or devour all on your own). 

Check out @nourishedbynic and their rendition of this recipe