Fantales, sticky pork belly: Most viral recipes of 2023 so far
These are the sweet and savoury dishes which have had everyone talking for the first part of the year. Taste reveals the most popular recipes of 2023 — so far.
Here they are: the taste.com.au recipes that got everyone liking, commenting and sharing on social media this year so far.
From the homemade version of discontinued Fantales that set TikTok alight to the triple-decker choc-mint rocky road to pork belly made in an air fryer, these recipes give you sweet and savoury dishes to add to your weekly menu.
10-minute French onion chicken rice bake
Yes, you can get dinner on the table in 10 minutes thanks to this easy French onion-flavoured chicken and rice bake. It has everything: vegies, protein and carbs, plus lots of golden cheese on top.
Homemade ice-cube tray ‘Fantales’
When we heard Nestlé’s announcement that Fantales were being discontinued, the Taste Test Kitchen went into action and recreated their own version of the old favourite.
These homemade ‘Fantales’ only require seven ingredients and 15 minutes prep time — and they’re seriously easy to make.
Slow cooker braised steak and onions
Taste.com.au made this classic beef dinner even simpler by making it in a slow cooker. Don’t skip on slow cooking the onions at the beginning because this will add a beautiful, caramelised flavour to the dish.
Essentially, mayo is made of oil – so as it heats up, it melts and bastes the potato as it cooks. It also adds a slight tang thanks to the rice vinegar in it. Get ready for the tastiest, most golden spuds of your life.
Made with butter cake mix, this light and fluffy pineapple cake is so easy to pull together. It’s kept super moist with the addition of the crushed pineapple which adds bursts of flavour and sweetness throughout the cake.
Air fryer sticky hasselback pork belly
Ever since taste.com.au realised how amazing air fried pork belly is, the food team become addicted to this way of preparing it. The crackling becomes super crunchy, while the meat remains tender and moist.
Triple-decker choc-mint rocky road
With three distinct layers, this stunning rocky road would make the perfect festive treat – both as a dessert or an edible gift.
Brie and cranberry crinkle pie
If you’ve been seeing crinkle pies all over TikTok, you’re not alone – we love this viral food trend. And taste.com.au finally nailed the perfect savoury version: buttery, flaky filo pastry sandwiched with slices of rich, creamy brie and dolloped with sweet cranberry sauce. It’ll make the perfect starter for any occasion.
This winter dessert recipe is the perfect combination of rice pudding and impossible pie – the rice will sink to the base of the dish and a lovely custard layer will form on top. Serve with mascarpone but creme fraiche or a drizzle of cream work just as well.
This is a super fun dessert that will delight both kids and adults alike. With its colourful sprinkles that take you back to your childhood memories of fairy bread, crunchy crackers, chewy marshmallows and the addition of delicious white chocolate, this dessert is a perfect blend of textures and flavours.
These easy Aloo tikki (fried mashed potato patties) are loaded with fresh herbs and spices. Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside and absolutely packed with flavour, especially when dipped in a refreshing garlic yoghurt sauce. They make the ultimate side or starter to an Indian feast.
Everyone’s favourite savoury slice meets traditional Greek spinach pie in this easy vegetarian mash-up, which is perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ice-cube tray mini raspberry and white chocolate pancakes
To combat a last minute, early-morning demand for pancakes, try these frozen pancake cubes. They are perfect to have on hand in the freezer next time the kids are craving a tasty snack. The other incredible thing about these easy frozen pancakes is that you can bake however many you want in just 15 minutes.
With so many textures and flavours, this vibrant Cypriot salad is packed full of ancient grains, nuts, seeds and dried fruits, all finished off with a zingy caper lemon dressing.
If you’re wanting to get a little more experimental with your cooking, why not unleash your inner creativity with this garlicky twist on ravioli?
For more recipe ideas, go to taste.com.au or check out the Taste Test Kitchen now.
Originally published as Fantales, sticky pork belly: Most viral recipes of 2023 so far
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