The 2000s Are So Back, Including These 14 Recipes
Haven’t you heard? Y2K is so back. From low-rise jeans to skirts over pants to tiny little bags, Y2K fashion has already been back in a big way. If you’re all in your nostalgic feels seeing these styles gain popularity (or if you’re horrified to see butterfly-patterned pants again), then you might just get another boost of nostalgia from these recipes. While many of these ideas weren’t necessarily created in the 2000s, they had a boost of popularity that makes them iconic callbacks to the decade. Whether it’s healthy hacks like cauliflower pizza or kale chips, copycats for Cosmic Brownies or cake pops, or cooking shortcuts like the Instant Pot, these recipes feature 2000s trends that we still have on replay. These ideas are timeless, whether you’re looking to fuel some nostalgia or simply haven’t moved on from your Y2K era (or are just now entering it). TTYL!
Avocado Toast
Love it or hate it, avocado toast is still impossible to ignore. Luckily, we love it, and think it deserves more credit for being a hearty, delicious combo of creamy avocado and crisp-chewy toasted sourdough bread with whatever toppings your heart desires.
Get the Avocado Toast recipe.
Air Fryer Kale Chips
These air fryer kale chips are a super tasty way to start a healthy chip habit—no wonder everyone went crazy for them. They take just minutes to prepare and using your air fryer means less grease and guilt. Feel free to customize your chips with different herbs and spices—the possibilities really are endless.
Get the Air Fryer Kale Chips recipe.
Cauliflower Pizza
In the 2000s, cauliflower invaded kitchens everywhere. Possibly our favorite use of cauliflower as a culinary master of disguise is in pizza crust. It might sound crazy but it can be a delicious and healthy alternative to the classic.
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Instant Pot Copycat Bourbon Chicken
Calling all mall rats and people who just love delicious, easy chicken recipes! While bourbon chicken was a food court staple of the 90s, the Instant Pot went crazy in the 2000s, and this is one of my favorite ways to use it.
Get the Instant Pot Copycat Bourbon Chicken recipe.
Everything Bagel Crusted Salmon
Everything bagel seasoning is good on everything, but on salmon in this veggie-packed salad? Unbeatable. We took all the flavors from one of our brunch favorites (an everything bagel topped with cream cheese, smoked salmon and all the fixin’s, please!) and turned it into a simple weeknight dinner in this quick and easy recipe.
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Dole Whip Smoothie Bowl
We love açaí bowls, but you’re on the hunt for another magically delicious, fun-filled treat that’ll whisk you away to a paradise of flavors, look no further! Enter our spectacular Dole Whip smoothie bowl—a treasure trove of fruit goodness that’s as delightful to make as it is to devour.
Get the Dole Whip Smoothie Bowl recipe.
Avocado Breakfast Bowls
Breakfast bowls are infinitely adaptable, which is why we love them. We use quinoa as a base, avocado and eggs for protein, and roasted sweet potatoes for bulk in this recipe, but you can get as creative as you please.
Get the Avocado Breakfast Bowls recipe.
Copycat Cosmic Brownies
The classic Little Debbie Cosmic Brownie is an extra chewy brownie with a simple ganache on top and those iconic chocolate chip candies. Our copycat version got as close as we possibly could to the original, and we're pretty darn proud of how similar the two are.
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Keto Beef Stroganoff
If you’re on the keto diet, you might have missed out on hearty weeknight dinners like this one because of dietary restrictions—not anymore! We turned the nostalgic meal into a keto-friendly dinner by eliminating the flour from the recipe, and swapping out the egg noodles for steamed cauliflower rice.
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Homemade Cake Pops
Tiny, adorable, and all the rage awhile ago, cake pops are the bite-sized treat we’ll never get tired of here at Delish. If you only have this mini dessert at celebrations or on your Starbucks run, it’s time to try your hand at making them at home.
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One-Pan Chicken & Quinoa
Here’s a quick and easy dinner that’s high in protein and takes very little effort. We love the Tex-Mex spices here; the chili powder and cayenne add a nice kick that the avocado and sour cream perfectly offset.
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Copycat Chipotle Burrito Bowl
I think what you order at Chipotle really says something about a person: Do you spring for extra guac? Go for the spicy salsa, or stick with mild? Fill your bowl with brown rice, white rice, or just greens? While I'm all about switching things up, when I want a tried-and-true perfect meal, I always go back to the chicken burrito bowl.
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Watermelon Feta Salad
The MVP of summer fruit, sweet and juicy watermelon is perfectly refreshing all on its own. But, by simply adding cucumbers, mint, red onion, and tangy feta with a very simple vinaigrette (just olive oil + red wine vinegar), you've got yourself a mean summer salad.
Get the Watermelon Feta Salad recipe.
Totchos
Totchos or tater tot nachos are simply a twist on the classic nachos. The very well loved nachos never get boring, but just for kicks we took all of our favorite nacho toppings and placed them on top a bed of crispy tater tots.
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