McCormick Flavor Forecast Trends, Recipes & Product Inspiration

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The Future of Flavor Starts on Your Menu

Since its launch in 2000, the McCormick Flavor Forecast has served as our annual trend report, highlighting the flavors and ingredients that are shaping meals and menus around the world. Explore our top flavor predictions and bring them to life in your kitchen.

Explore Flavor of the Year

Attainable Opulence

Amid a dynamic global environment, patrons are seeking extravagant treats and experiences as an escape, enjoying elevated flavors in everyday dining experiences, not just special occasions.

Taste the Trend

Black Currant Rosemary Crème Brûleé

Black Currant Rosemary Crème Brûleé

Prep Time: 10m | Cook Time: 1h15m

Five Spice Lotus Crunch Burger

Five Spice Lotus Crunch Burger

Prep Time: 20m | Cook Time: 15m

Cappelletti in Savory Mushroom Broth

Cappelletti in Savory Mushroom Broth

Prep Time: 30m | Cook Time: 2h10m

Avocado Affogato

Avocado Affogato

Prep Time: 15m

Sweet and Tangy Stuffed Chicken Tenders

Sweet and Tangy Stuffed Chicken Tenders

Prep Time: 30m | Cook Time: 45m

Blood Orange Cardamom Sour

Blood Orange Cardamom Sour

Prep Time: 5m | Cook Time: 5m

Charred Plum Crostini

Charred Plum Crostini

Prep Time: 10m | Cook Time: 12m

Simple to Spectacular

In a digital-forward world, patrons are discovering beauty in the basics – appreciating meals crafted with care, from scratch, and with ingredients found close to home.

Make It Spectacular

PB and J Cake with Black Currant Sauce

PB and J Cake with Black Currant Sauce

Prep Time: 20m | Cook Time: 1h

Easy Focaccia Halloumi BLT

Easy Focaccia Halloumi BLT

Prep Time: 1h | Cook Time: 50m

Green Apple Agua Fresca

Green Apple Agua Fresca

Prep Time: 10m

Pickled Veggie Toast

Pickled Veggie Toast

Prep Time: 20m | Cook Time: 1h15m

Tall Lettuce Salad with Creamy Cashew Vinaigrette

Tall Lettuce Salad with Creamy Cashew Vinaigrette

Prep Time: 30m | Cook Time: 20m

Black Currant Labneh with Roasted Beets

Black Currant Labneh with Roasted Beets

Prep Time: 15m | Cook Time: 20m

Bulgogi Empanadas

Bulgogi Empanadas

Drown Chili Crisp Dumplings

Drown Chili Crisp Dumplings

Sauce From Somewhere

Patrons are more flavor fluent than ever – embracing bold, next-level sauces, dips, drizzles, and spreads – not just for taste, but to explore the world.

Follow the Flavor

Fish and Chips with Curry Sauce

Fish and Chips with Curry Sauce

Prep Time: 25m | Cook Time: 30m

Roasted Chicken with Toum

Roasted Chicken with Toum

Prep Time: 10m | Cook Time: 35m

Sambal Crusted Lamb Chops

Sambal Crusted Lamb Chops

Prep Time: 10m | Cook Time: 40m

Savory Donuts with Schezwan Chutney

Savory Donuts with Schezwan Chutney

Prep Time: 25m | Cook Time: 45m

Corn Ribs with Maple Glaze and Miso Butter

Corn Ribs with Maple Glaze and Miso Butter

Duck Egg Rolls with Chipotle Tamarind Sauce

Duck Egg Rolls with Chipotle Tamarind Sauce

Prep Time: 10 | Cook Time: 20

Fish Sauce Caramel Chicken Wings

Fish Sauce Caramel Chicken Wings

Prep Time: 15m | Cook Time: 20m

Katsu Curry Arancini

Katsu Curry Arancini

Prep Time: 30m | Cook Time: 1h15m

Meet the 2026 Flavor of the Year: Black Currant

Tart, tangy, and vivid, Black Currant brings a bold way to add depth, color, and intrigue to drinks, desserts, sauces, and savory menu ideas.

Explore Black Currant

New 2026 Flavor Forecast Recipes featuring Black Currant

Explore fresh recipe inspiration featuring black currant, McCormick’s 2026 Flavor of the Year, in everything from desserts and drinks to savory dishes made to impress.

Black Currant Breakfast Buns

Black Currant Breakfast Buns

A modern twist on the classic cinnamon roll, these pillowy buns are brushed with melted butter and rolled in McCormick® Black Currant Finishing Sugar before...

Prep Time: 30m | Cook Time: 30m

Black Currant Lemonade

Black Currant Lemonade

With its deep purple hue, this refreshing non-alcoholic sip is as gorgeous as it is delicious. It’s prepared with fresh lemon juice and a McCormick®...

Prep Time: 5m

Pan-Seared Steak with Black Currant Sauce

Pan-Seared Steak with Black Currant Sauce

Unleash your culinary creativity with a steak-house style meal from the comfort of home. Pan-seared to perfection and served with a mouthwatering black currant pan...

Prep Time: 5m | Cook Time: 25m

Black Currant Cheesecake Mousse

Black Currant Cheesecake Mousse

Bursting with the sweet berry flavor of McCormick® Black Currant Finishing Sugar, these no-bake cheesecake cups star whipped black currant mousse layered with macerated berries...

Prep Time: 10m | Cook Time: 5m

World map made from colorful spices and herbs with bowls of seasonings and citrus slices

World map made from colorful spices and herbs with bowls of seasonings and citrus slices

The Flavor Forecast Archives

Explore past editions of the Flavor Forecast for trend insights, recipes, flavor pairings, and inspiration from previous years.

2025 Flavor Forecast

2024 Flavor Forecast

2023 Flavor Forecast

2022 Flavor Forecast

2021 Flavor Forecast

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