🔥 The 7 Most-Trending Food & Cooking Trends of 2025 (and How to Try Them in 30 Minutes or Less)
By Rossi Voss | October 22, 2025
You’re not alone if you’ve ever:
- Googled “food near me” at 7 PM
- Felt like your meals were boring or repetitive
- Wanted to try “trending” recipes but didn’t know where to start
But what if you could jump on the **most-trending food & cooking trends of 2025** — using just **one pot**, **pantry staples**, and under **$2.50 per serving**?
Based on real search data like *"food near me"*, *"easy meals near me"*, and *"fast dinner ideas"*, here are the **Top 7 Trending Food & Cooking Trends of 2025** — all from my $0.99 cookbooks and ready in 30 minutes or less.
🏆 Top 7 Trending Food & Cooking Trends of 2025
1. Black Garlic Sauce (Umami in 5 Minutes)
Time: 5 mins | Cost: ~$0.50/batch | Best For: Noodles, rice, eggs
- 3–4 black garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp honey
- Mash garlic into a paste.
- Whisk in all other ingredients.
- Store in fridge for up to 2 weeks.
📘 From: 100 Beginner’s Black Garlic Sauce Cookbook
2. Air Fryer Drying Fruits & Veggies (No Dehydrator Needed)
Time: 30–40 mins | Cost: ~$0.30/serving | Best For: Healthy snacks
- 1 apple, thinly sliced
- 1 banana, sliced
- 1 tsp cinnamon (optional)
- Arrange on air fryer tray (no oil).
- Air fry at 320°F for 30–40 mins, flipping halfway.
- Store in airtight container.
📘 From: Air Fryer Drying Fruits and Vegetables Recipes
3. Instant Pot Fermented Yogurt (Homemade in 8 Hours)
Time: 10 mins prep + 8 hrs | Cost: ~$0.50/serving | Protein: 9g
- 1 quart milk
- 2 tbsp plain yogurt (with live cultures)
- Heat milk in Instant Pot (Yogurt → Boil).
- Cool to 110°F. Stir in starter yogurt.
- Yogurt → 8–10 hrs → Chill.
📘 From: 82 Essential Instant Pot Fermentation Recipes
4. Shawarma Sauce (5-Minute Flavor Booster)
Time: 5 mins | Cost: ~$0.40/batch | Best For: Bowls, wraps, roasted veggies
- ½ cup Greek yogurt or mayo
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp paprika
- Whisk all ingredients in a bowl.
- Taste and adjust spices.
- Store in fridge for up to 1 week.
📘 From: 90 Beginner’s Shawarma Sauce Recipes
5. One-Pot Turkey & Rice Soup (Comfort in 30 Minutes)
Time: 30 mins | Cost: ~$2.00/serving | Protein: 25g
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 onion, 2 carrots, celery
- 6 cups broth
- 1 cup rice
- Thyme, bay leaf
- Brown turkey and veggies (Sauté mode).
- Add broth, rice, herbs.
- Seal → Manual 10 mins → Quick release.
📘 From: Stockpot Cookbook: 139 Simple and Hearty Recipes
6. No-Fail Banana Bread (One-Bowl, No Mixer)
Time: 70 mins | Cost: ~$0.30/slice | Yield: 1 loaf
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- ⅓ cup melted butter
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1½ cups flour
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease loaf pan.
- Mix all ingredients in one bowl.
- Pour into pan. Bake 50–60 mins.
- Cool before slicing.
📘 From: Pie & Bread Perfection
7. Egg & Black Bean Scramble (Breakfast for Dinner)
Time: 15 mins | Cost: ~$1.25/serving | Protein: 20g
- 2 eggs per serving
- ½ cup black beans
- 1 bell pepper, onion, garlic
- 1 tsp cumin
- Sauté veggies. Add beans to warm.
- Pour in eggs. Scramble until set.
- Serve with tortilla or toast.
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- Soups, stews, chilis, and grain bowls
- Step-by-step instructions for beginners
- Freezer and batch cooking tips
- Links to video tutorials
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— Rossi Voss
Author of the $0.99 Cookbook Series
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