These viral recipes have taken over social media because they’re simple, reliable and easy to recreate using everyday kitchen appliances. Below are step-by-step recipe versions you can make at home using standard UK measurements.
Baked Feta Pasta
Serves: 2-3
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Ingredients:
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200g cherry tomatoes
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1 block feta cheese
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3 tbsp olive oil
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2 cloves garlic, crushed
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200g dried pasta
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Dried herbs
Method:
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Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan).
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Place tomatoes in an ovenproof dish, drizzle with olive oil and add garlic.
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Place the feta in the centre and sprinkle with black pepper and herbs.
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Bake for 25 minutes until soft and golden.
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Cook the pasta according to packet instructions.
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Mix everything together and serve.

Crispy Air Fryer Potatoes
Serves: 2
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
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500g potatoes, chopped
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 tsp paprika
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Salt to taste
Method:
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Preheat the air fryer to 200°C.
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Toss potatoes with oil, paprika and salt.
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Air fry for 18-20 minutes, shaking halfway through.
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Serve immediately.

One-Pan Gochujang Chicken
Serves: 2
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Ingredients:
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500g chicken thighs
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2 tbsp gochujang paste
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1 tbsp soy sauce
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1 tbsp honey
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1 tbsp vegetable oil
Method:
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Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan).
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Mix gochujang, soy sauce, honey and oil.
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Coat chicken evenly.

Smash Burgers
Serves: 2
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
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250g beef mince (15-20% fat)
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Salt and pepper
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Burger buns
Method:
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Heat pan over high heat.
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Divide mince into balls.
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Place in pan and smash flat.
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Season and cook for 2-3 minutes per side.
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Serve in buns.

Blender Pancakes
Serves: 2
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
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1 egg
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125ml milk
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100g plain flour
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1 tsp baking powder
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Pinch of salt
Method:
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Blend all ingredients until smooth.
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Heat pan over medium heat.
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Pour batter into pan and cook until bubbles form.
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Flip and cook until golden.

No-Bake Cheesecake Cups
Serves: 4
Prep time: 15 minutes
Chill time: 1 hour
Ingredients:
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150g digestive biscuits, crushed
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75g butter, melted
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200g cream cheese
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75g icing sugar
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150ml double cream
Method:
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Mix biscuits with melted butter and press into glasses.
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Whisk cream cheese and icing sugar.
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Whip cream separately, then fold together.
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Spoon over bases and chill for 1 hour.

These viral recipes prove that you don’t need complicated techniques or specialist equipment to cook popular, impressive dishes at home. With a few reliable kitchen tools and everyday appliances, recreating trending recipes is simple, enjoyable and accessible.