Many home cooks only use spices to season meat, sauces, and veggies. But there’s a whole world of flavor waiting to be explored! 2025 is the perfect time to step outside your comfort zone and have some fun with spice trends. Whether you’re jazzing up your morning coffee or transforming classic meals, these spice-forward ideas will help you bring fresh and fun flavors to break up your cooking routine.

Infused Coffee Syrups
Delicious at-home coffee drinks are slowly taking over our social feeds, and you can easily improve your morning brew with unique, spice-forward syrups. Try unique flavors like Mulling Spice or Apple Pie. Simply steep the spice blend in sugar and water to create your own spiced syrup and add it to coffee or lattes for an aromatic twist on your regular cup.

Chili Oil
Viral chili oil noodles took over TikTok this past summer, and making your own version at home is easier than you think. To create a flavorful chili oil, combine Chili & Lime and Tangy Garlic with a neutral oil (like vegetable or canola), sesame oil, Sichuan peppercorns, star anise, and red pepper flakes. This combination creates a smoky, tangy, and slightly numbing oil that can elevate everything from eggs and roasted veggies to dumplings and noodles. It’s an easy way to add heat, flavor, and complexity to your dishes.

Egg Salad
The words ‘egg salad’ and ‘trending’ might not be an obvious match, but trust this is an all-time good idea. Once seen as a lunchtime dud, the traditional egg salad sandwich is getting a tasty upgrade with unconventional spice combinations. Vegetarians can get in on the creative flavors too, just replace egg for tofu in your recipes. We’d suggest blends like Dill Delish’, Everything on a Bagel, or even a sprinkle of Chicken Salt for a fresh spin.

Spice-Infused Butters
Butter is the ultimate vehicle for flavor, and in 2025, spice-infused butters are going to be everywhere. Combine Dangold’s Garlic Bread or BBQ Bonanza with softened butter to create a luxurious spread that will elevate anything from bread and popcorn to grilled meats or roasted vegetables. The spices melt beautifully into the butter, adding depth and richness to every bite.

Pasta Chips
This viral snack idea is so tempting, whether out of plain old curiosity or because of how simple it is to prepare. To achieve pasta chip’s signature satisfying crunch, all you need to do is drizzle your dry pasta of choice in olive oil and a generous sprinkle of spice blends like Pasta Herb or Pizza Palooza. Toss it all together, then bake or air-fry until crispy. The result? A perfectly crunchy, flavor-packed snack that’s perfect for dipping in marinara sauce or munching on its own.

For more creative ways to get the most out of your spice blends, follow @dangoldspices on socials. Keep experimenting, have fun with new trends, and share your culinary creations with us—we can’t wait to see how you’re spicing up your meals!