Expect peppers of all shapes, sizes and heat profiles to get things sizzling in the coming year with this next food trend. Peppers and other hot flavors will be making appearances in snacks, exotic condiments and exciting seasonings
chile versions of mac and cheese, peanut butter, cinnamon rolls and, of course, trending cocktails like the Picante. Expand your world foods intake by sampling traditional chile dishes, too, such as Malaysian laksa and blackened pineapple chow from Trinidad and Tobago.
Inspired by the chiles of the world, look out for dishes using the Caribbean’s Habanero and Thailand’s prik kee nu chile, among other varieties.