Must-Try Viral TikTok Recipes Taking 2025 by Storm

Joe Squatch

Joe Squatch

March 1, 2025

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TikTok is a hub for culinary creativity, and 2025 is no exception. Must-try viral recipes are taking over feeds, offering exciting twists on everyday dishes.

Dive into the delicious world of TikTok recipes that are making waves this year and discover new favorites that may just become staples in their kitchen.

Dirty Martini Pasta

Dirty Martini Pasta has become a TikTok favorite for its unique twist on a classic dish.

Ingredients:

  • 8 oz pasta (spaghetti or fettuccine)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup olive brine
  • 1/2 cup gin
  • Garlic ( minced, to taste)
  • Parmesan cheese (grated, for serving)
  • Olives (for garnish)

Instructions:

  1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant.
  3. Add heavy cream, gin, and olive brine. Simmer until slightly thickened.
  4. Toss in the pasta and mix until well-coated.
  5. Serve with grated Parmesan and olives on top.

Check out this recipe variation:

@pearlsolives

All the savory flavors of a martini, but make it a craveable pasta dish! This unique recipe from @fettysfoodblog combines premium Pearls Specialties Blue Cheese Stuffed Queen Olives, lots of garlic, gin or vodka, and crispy breadcrumbs for the perfect cocktail-inspired dinner. 🤤🫒 Full recipe on her page! #pasta #dirtymartinipasta #dirtymartini #olivepasta #olives #oliverecipe

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Turkish Pasta by Anna Paul

This flavorful dish is inspired by Turkish cuisine.

Ingredients:

  • Pasta of choice
  • Ground meat (lamb or beef)
  • Tomato paste
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • Spices: cumin, paprika, salt, pepper
  • Greek yogurt
  • Butter
  • Fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Cook pasta until al dente; drain.
  2. Sauté onions, add ground meat, and brown.
  3. Stir in tomato paste and spices.
  4. Mix yogurt with garlic and salt.
  5. Melt butter with paprika.
  6. Serve pasta with meat sauce, garlic yogurt, and paprika butter. Garnish with parsley.

Check out this recipe variation:

@heresyourbite

Anna Paul’s Turkish Pasta ❤️‍🔥 I combined @Anna Paul’s recipe with @Meliz Cooks and it was delicious! If I made this again, I would top with some mint to go with the lamb, but it was still amazing. I mostly eyeballed the recipe, but here’s how to make it: Garlic Yogurt 1 cup @FAGE Greek yogurt 4-5 cloves garlic, grated Juice from 1/2 lemon Salt, to taste Spiced Lamb: 2 tbsp olive oil 1/2 yellow onion, diced 1-2 tsp each: paprika, Aleppo pepper (optional), cumin (optional) Salt and pepper, to taste 3-4 cloves garlic, minced 1 lb ground lamb or beef 2-3 tbsp tomato paste Paprika Butter: 1/4 cup butter 1 tbsp paprika 2 tsp Aleppo pepper Toppings: Cherry tomatoes, quartered Fresh parsley (or mint) chopped Feta cheese (optional) Additional lemon wedges 1 lb cooked pasta 1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside. (Tip: reserve pasta water and toss with the cooled pasta to reheat once ready to serve) 2. In a small mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated garlic, a pinch of salt, and the juice from half a lemon. Taste for seasoning and set aside. 3. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add diced onion, a pinch of salt and pepper, and 1-2 teaspoons each of paprika, Aleppo pepper, and cumin. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the onions are softened. 4. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant. 5. Add ground lamb to the pan, season with salt and pepper, and break it up with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned and fully cooked, about 7-10 minutes. 6. Clear a space in the center of the pan and add tomato paste. Let it cook undisturbed for 1-2 minutes to caramelize slightly, then mix it into the rest of the ingredients. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, then set aside. 7. In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Stir in 1 tablespoon of paprika and 2 teaspoons of Aleppo pepper until combined, then remove from heat. 8. To assemble, place the cooked pasta in a serving bowl. Top with garlic yogurt, a drizzle of paprika butter, the spiced lamb, more paprika butter, quartered cherry tomatoes, freshly chopped parsley, crumbled feta, and more paprika butter. Finish with a squeeze of lemon and enjoy! #turkishpasta #annapaulpasta #turkish #turkishfood #turkishrecipe #easyrecipe #pasta #easyrecipe #easydinner #dinnerideas #dinner #cooking #foodtok

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Water Pie

Water Pie is one of the quirky TikTok recipes trending in 2025.

Ingredients:

  • 1 pie crust
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ¼ cup flour
  • 5 tbsp butter, cubed
  • 2 tbsp vanilla

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (175°C).
  2. Pour water into the pie crust.
  3. Sift flour and sugar over the water—do not stir.
  4. Add butter and vanilla.
  5. Bake for 40 minutes, then lower to 350°F and bake for another 20 minutes.
  6. Let cool before serving.

Here’s a video tutorial:

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