9 Healthy Foods Pinterest Can't Wait to Make in 2019

For me, the most exciting thing about the start of a new year is the opportunity to cook a whole year's worth of new recipes. I'm always pretty burned out and unimaginative after the holidays, so I head to Pinterest to see what everyone else is planning to make. This year—like every year—Pinterest users are picking some great stuff and getting me totally inspired. Oxtail recipes, foil-pack dinners, and homemade jams are just a few of the delicious recipes that have been trending lately, and I totally see why. If you need a bit of inspiration yourself, read on for everything that's going to be big with home cooks this year, according to data from Pinterest.

1. Homemade bread

While making homemade bread may sound ambitious, it's actually pretty easy for beginners with the right recipe. Pinterest users are clearly catching onto that, because searches for homemade bread have risen (pun very much intended) more than 400 percent since the new year. If you want to try the trend, this basic recipe has been pinned more than 100,000 times, and it's a great place to start. Get the recipe here.

2. Mushroom recipes

Mushrooms have definitely been popular for a long time, but now people are starting to use them in fresh and exciting ways. For example, coffees and chocolate bars with mushrooms have been getting a lot of attention. If you'd rather keep it classic but still want in on the mushroom trend, this chicken broccoli and mushroom stir-fry is foolproof. Get the recipe here.

3. Grazing tables

Snackers, rejoice! Grazing tables are one of the newest food trends taking Pinterest by storm, and they're basically just tables stuffed with snacks. They're great for parties because they don't require any real cooking, they feed a crowd, and they're totally gorgeous—not to mention pretty fun to put together.

4. Ginger water

If lemon water is too acidic for your taste, consider ginger water. Pinterest users are loving this simple concoction, maybe because ginger is a known stomach soother, or maybe because it tastes great. Whatever the reason, there's no harm in adding a few slices of the stuff to your next glass of H2O if you so desire.

5. Oxtail recipes

Oxtail is a mainstay in lots of cuisines all over the world. In 2019, searches for oxtail recipes have apparently gone up more than 200 percent. Lately, Pinterest users have especially been loving oxtail recipes, like this slow-cooker bean dish, which has been pinned more than 30,000 times. Get the recipe here.

6. Foil-pack dinners

Foil-pack dinners are low-mess, low-maintenance, and highly delicious, so it's no surprise that they're finally gaining more popularity. With 100,000 pins, this sausage, potato, and green bean foil packet is one of Pinterest's favorites. Get the recipe here.

7. Homemade jam

It's no secret that I love jam in all my meals, so I'm happy to see that others are hopping aboard the jam train. Even if you prefer to keep your jam usage traditional, making it on your own is a super fun project for home cooks of all levels. Get a basic jam-making guide here.

8. Oat milk

In case you haven't heard, oat milk is everyone's new favorite alternative milk. And it's super easy to make yourself. Get a basic how-to here.

9. Chayote recipes

Chayote is a type of fruit that has a texture like squash or potatoes, which means it's great for cooking in savory dishes. It's indigenous to Central America and used across Asia and Central and South America. Pinterest users have fallen in love with recipes like this sautéed chayote and potatoes with mint and shallots. Get the recipe here.