TikTok recipes are price their viral standing

By Katelyn Patterson | reporter

TikTok has around 1 billion users worldwide. Lately, the app has been the vessel for viral trends, including several inspiring dishes and recipes.

I selected four TikTok viral meals, some newer and some older, and made them – with some of my own tweaks. Each dish was relatively easy to prepare, and I believe anyone, regardless of their cooking skills, could make them.

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The first recipe I tried went viral on TikTok in late 2020. Gigi Hadid’s Penne alla Vodka is quick, easy and versatile. The original recipe calls for garlic, onions, tomato paste, whipped cream, pasta, and any other condiments you prefer; I used salt, pepper, garlic and onion powder, Italian spices and red pepper flakes. However, many TikTok users add a protein like chicken or shrimp to it. This pasta dish is rich and flavorful. It takes less than 15 minutes with the longest part being cooking the pasta. I think it’s one of the best college student recipes in your back pocket. It’s amazing and one of my new favorite things to do by myself.

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The second dish I made was a younger one: Emily Mariko’s salmon rice bowl. Now I don’t like salmon or avocado so I made a few adjustments like I had seen others in the app. Instead of salmon, I used imitation crab (I’m not a huge fan of seafood in general so this was the best option for me). After microwaving the white rice, I paired it with the crab and sriracha mayonnaise. I also added seaweed to every bite I took. This dish was by far the easiest of the four I chose, but it was also my least loved one. However, I see the pull and why it went viral; it’s the perfect way to turn leftovers into a new dish – as Emily often does – but it wasn’t for me.

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The third recipe I tried was also a newer one. This buffalo chicken stromboli has won over 9 million views since it was released in September. All it takes is a pizza crust (I used Pillsbury), two cooked chicken breasts, buffalo sauce, any cheese you like (I used mozzarella), and seasoned butter to brush on. This dish was an absolute hit. My younger brother is a huge fan of buffalo and he ate several pieces when it was cooked and ready. Again, this recipe was so simple and efficient. It’s the perfect meal when you’re tired of your usual game day recipes or just need something new to add to your weekly rotation.

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The last dish I made was the feta and tomato pasta, which went viral earlier this year. For this recipe, bake cherry tomatoes, a block of feta cheese, garlic, and olive oil in a bowl, add your cooked pasta, and stir until mixed. I had never had feta cheese before trying this recipe and I was a little careful. However, I was pleasantly surprised by the result. The entire dish was very good; The cheese was mild and the main flavor was garlic and tomato. It took a little longer to prepare than the other dishes, but I think it was worth it. It was fun trying something that I wouldn’t normally do.

Overall, these TikTok recipes deserve the hype they get.

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