Ready to take a trip down memory lane? The internet is buzzing with nostalgia, and it's not just about fashion or music – it's about food! We're flashing back to 2016, and trust me, the culinary scene was on fire.
Food has a unique power to transport us back in time, and 2016 was a delicious year. Our team dove deep into the archives to unearth the recipes that were all the rage 10 years ago. From mouthwatering main courses to decadent desserts, these dishes deserve a spot on your menu today.
So, what culinary delights defined 2016?
It was a year of exciting food trends. Japanese, American, and Mexican cuisines were exploding in popularity, particularly in Australia. Quick, 15-minute meals and recipes with few ingredients were in high demand as people sought convenience.
Desserts were a major highlight, with every Aussie chocolate bar imaginable transformed into cakes. We also got creative with slow cookers.
Healthy eating was more popular than ever. Kale experienced a revival, vegetarian and gluten-free options gained traction, and bliss balls started trending.
The Trends That Started It All
2016 was a year of innovation. Believe it or not, that's when we published our first air fryer recipe (even though the trend didn't fully take off until about 7 years later!).
We also started using muffin pans for more than just muffins. Dessert hacks were all the rage, with a 90-second mile-high mug cake going viral.
Our Most Talked-About Recipe of 2016
New, exciting mash-ups of Aussie favorites were definitely trending, and one of our most viral recipes of the year was the perfect example of this trend.
Of course, we're talking about our legendary fairy bread lamingtons. We haven’t stopped loving (and making) these since.
Do You Remember These Classics?
- Microwave Mug Cake: Our food experts reinvented the microwave mug cake, a gluten-free marvel that rises, oozes, and tastes amazing. (It also works with regular self-raising flour.)
- Creamy Roast Potato Salad: A classic barbecue side with crispy bacon, caramelized onion, and snow peas.
- Homestyle Thai Dish: A comforting Thai dish perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- 3-Ingredient Cheesecake: Part cheesecake, part white chocolate cake – a simple yet decadent dessert.
- Cherry Ripe Dessert: A homemade version of the traditional cherry ripe.
- Egg, Bacon, and Hash Brown Breakfast Cups: A fun weekend treat.
- Tim Tam Slam Dunk Cake: Layers of chocolate cake, fluffy cream filling, and rich ganache.
- Pumpkin and Zucchini Lasagne: A delicious pasta-free lasagne.
- Mocha Martini: A fashionable drink combining coffee and chocolate-flavored Baileys.
- Chicken Katsu Curry: The Japanese equivalent of schnitzel, served with a tasty curry sauce.
- Better Than Robert Redford Pudding: A modern update of a classic American dessert. This incredible 5-layered dessert includes chocolate in all its forms.
- Toffee Ice Cream Dessert: An enhanced version of your favorite Aussie toffee ice cream.
- Caramelised Onion Tart: Bake this beauty for the wow factor.
- Italian Cob Loaf Dip: An Italian twist on the traditional cob loaf dip, perfect for entertaining.
- Crunchy Choc Surprise: Transform an easy packet mix into a crunchy chocolate treat.
But here's where it gets controversial... Were these recipes really the best of 2016? Or were there other culinary creations that deserve more recognition? And this is the part most people miss... the impact of these trends on today's food landscape.
What are your favorite 2016 recipes? Did you try any of these dishes? Let us know in the comments below!
