The best TikTok recipes that are actually worth trying

You’ve tried feta pasta and whipped coffee, but what about these #FoodTok concoctions?

Amy Wilichowski’s simple but ‘very delicious’ pesto eggs have cooked up a social media frenzy
Amy Wilichowski’s simple but ‘very delicious’ pesto eggs have cooked up a social media frenzy
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When TikTok first shot onto the social media scene, it became the go-to platform for dance routines and viral challenges.

But food content “exploded on the platform in early 2020, when millions of people were stuck at home during quarantine and cooking became more of a pastime”, said The New York Times. Remember the days of sourdough starters and seemingly-endless banana breads?

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Julia O'Driscoll is the engagement editor. She covers UK and world news, as well as writing lifestyle and travel features. She regularly appears on “The Week Unwrapped” podcast, and hosted The Week's short-form documentary podcast, “The Overview”. Julia was previously the content and social media editor at sustainability consultancy Eco-Age, where she interviewed prominent voices in sustainable fashion and climate movements. She has a master's in liberal arts from Bristol University, and spent a year studying at Charles University in Prague.