Recipe of the Day - Cure Your Dinner Indecision10 Jan

Fish en Papillote with Mike Kostyo

Forget about chasing the loudest food trends! In 2026, the real movement is quieter, more personal, and a lot more meaningful.

Mike Kostyo of Menu Matters is back to kick off the new year, and this time he's zooming out. As a Trendologist who studies what we're eating now and what we'll be eating later, Mike explains why the next wave of food culture is less about viral ingredients and more about authenticity, intention, and connection. Think smaller batch, clearer sourcing, and brands choosing what truly fits them instead of jumping on every bandwagon. I've got to say, I'm pretty psyched!

In this episode, we talk about how consumers are craving food that feels real, where it comes from, who made it, and why it exists. We also discuss how this shift shows up in restaurants, grocery stores, and home kitchens, and what it means for how we cook and eat week to week.

Mike also shares one of his favorite breezy weeknight dinners that fits perfectly with this mindset. Fish en papillote is simple, flexible, and quietly elegant, letting ingredients shine without a lot of fussiness. It's proof that cooking well doesn't have to be complicated to taste great.

If you're curious about where food culture is heading next and how to bring those ideas into your own kitchen, this conversation will leave you inspired and grounded heading into the year ahead.

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https://www.menumatters.com
LinkedIn: @MrKostyo
Instagram: @menu.matters

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