TikTok has become the unexpected home of modern-day recipe sharing. From feta pasta to butter boards, these short-form sensations have taken over kitchens everywhere. But for true culinary lovers, there’s a new challenge: elevating viral recipes into gourmet masterpieces.
Here’s how to transform three of TikTok’s most talked-about dishes into chef-worthy creations using premium ingredients, pro techniques, and tools from J.L. Hufford.
1. Pasta Chips — Reinvented with Truffle & Parm
The viral snack gets a serious glow-up. Instead of just tossing cooked pasta in oil and seasoning, elevate it:
Gourmet Upgrade:
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Use fresh rigatoni or casarecce for better bite
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Toss with white truffle oil, aged Parmigiano-Reggiano, and cracked black pepper
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Air fry using a Zavor Air Fryer Oven for perfect crispiness
Serve with: A garlic aioli or spicy Calabrian chili dip
Pro tip: Finish with flaky Maldon sea salt for an upscale crunch.
2. Baked Feta Pasta — Turned Mediterranean Masterpiece
We all saw it: cherry tomatoes, a block of feta, and pasta. Easy? Yes. Elevated? Not quite — until now.
Gourmet Upgrade:
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Use French sheep's milk feta for creamier texture
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Swap tomatoes for roasted heirloom cherry tomatoes, garlic confit, and caramelized shallots
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Cook pasta al dente and toss with the sauce using a SMEG Hand Mixer attachment for a silkier emulsion
Add-ons: Kalamata olives, lemon zest, and a drizzle of Greek EVOO
Perfect Pairing: A chilled glass of white wine from a Riedel wine glass
3. The Butter Board — Transformed into a Chef’s Canvas
Originally a social grazing trend, the butter board can be anything but basic when you treat it like a tasting board.
Gourmet Upgrade:
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Use cultured European butter and whip it with sea salt and lemon zest
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Smear across a walnut wood board and top with:
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Pickled shallots
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Honeycomb
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Crushed pistachios
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Edible flowers
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Microgreens
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Serve with: Warm sourdough slices or crostini
Recommended Tools: A Japanese knife set for precision chopping and presentation-worthy plating
Gourmet Tools Make All the Difference
Elevating viral recipes starts with the right gear. Explore chef-loved kitchen tools from J.L. Hufford:
From Trends to Timeless
Trendy recipes come and go, but with a gourmet twist, you turn fleeting internet fame into lasting kitchen staples. Try these elevated TikTok classics and show off your creations — we’d love to see your take on these foodie favorites!
Shop the tools that transform the trends at JLHufford.com.
