Eat the Trend: 2025’s Hottest Colors, Now on Your Plate

Whether you’re into bold reds, earthy neutrals, or flirty pinks, this spring and summer’s color trends have something for everyone. But we’re not talking wardrobe updates—we’re talking menu makeovers. Why? Because bringing seasonal color trends to your plate is a fun, fresh way to elevate any meal.

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Whether you’re hosting a chic gathering, throwing a themed party, or just cooking for one with flair, there’s no reason your food can’t be as on-trend as your outfit. With a little creativity, your dinner can be just as stylish as you are.

Below, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite recipes inspired by this season’s trendiest shades—from pistachio green to mocha brown to butter yellow. Each dish doesn’t just taste amazing, it looks the part, too. That’s a promise.

1 Pistachio green

From Prada bags to Gucci skirts, pistachio green is everywhere right now. As Harper’s Bazaar editor Tatjana Freund puts it, “Not quite olive, lighter than forest green, and more saturated than mint, this vibrant tone has been slowly seeping into our wardrobes in all forms.” And where else does pistachio belong? Say it with us: in your pasta. This ultra-creamy, garlicky, and nourishing pistachio pasta is summer on a plate. It’s stylish, satisfying, and seriously delicious.

Try it in a recipe: Creamy Garlicky Pistachio Pasta

Amy Lanza

2Mocha brown

Last year, the Pantone Color Institute named Mocha Mousse the color of 2025. According to their color experts, this rich, versatile brown works just as beautifully in fashion as it does in interior design. And the ultimate accessory to pair with any chic, on-trend mocha ensemble? A creamy, caramelly, mocha-infused overnight oats recipe, of course.

Try it in a recipe: Easy Vegan Mocha Caramel Overnight Oats

Little Pine

3 Butter yellow

Butter yellow has been hanging around for a while now, and it’s showing no signs of fading. Glamour said it was “everywhere” back in 2024, and by March 2025, British Vogue had crowned it the color of spring. Now that we’re just on the cusp of summer, it’s still one of the season’s most-loved shades, whether it’s showing up in a sharp suit jacket or a breezy sundress. Want to bring the trend to your table? Look no further than a silky, golden butterscotch pudding with pecan pie crumble. It’s sweet, nostalgic, and as effortlessly elegant as the color itself.

Try it in a recipe: Creamy Vegan Coconut Butterscotch Pudding With Pecan Pie Crumble Topping

Mimie Demay

4 Powder pink

Cosmopolitan recently spotlighted powder pink as one of this summer’s standout shades. Softer and more refined than the bold, hot pink Barbie trends of 2023, this hue still delivers all the girly charm, just with a slightly more muted tone. Want to serve it up on your plate? Try this delicate, dreamy coco chantilly. It’s light, lovely, and every bit as sweet as it looks.

Try it in a recipe: Dairy-Free Strawberry Coco Chantilly

Melissa King

5 Raspberry reddish-pink

Another shade of pink making waves on the spring and summer runways is deep raspberry. According to Harper’s Bazaar, it pairs beautifully with rich, Biscoff-like browns. Bring that exact palette to your plate with a swipe of this tasty, indulgent raspberry jam over a slice of hearty brown toast. It’s sweet, stylish, and runway-ready, in a breakfast kind of way.

Try it in a recipe: Raspberry Vanilla Chia Jam

The Experiment

6 Sky blue

Sky blue is another trend Cosmopolitan recently spotlighted, and the runways of Stella McCartney, Chloé, and Chanel agree, featuring the hue throughout their spring and summer collections. While it’s not the easiest color to recreate in the kitchen, we think these mini blueberry cheesecakes come pretty close. Sweet, stylish, and perfectly poppable, they’re ideal for baby showers, bridal brunches, birthday spreads (or, let’s be honest, your average Tuesday—no occasion required).

Try it in a recipe: Vegan Mini Blueberry Cheesecakes

Hannah Kaminsky

7 Tomato red

According to Harper’s Bazaar, tomato red is a bold, brilliant staple for 2025 (and it pairs strikingly well with an equally rich purple grape hue). While there are endless ways to incorporate vibrant reds into your cooking, this ultra-nourishing tomato gazpacho checks every box. Fresh, flavorful, and on-trend, it’s a summer classic.

Try it in a recipe: Herby Vegan Roasted Tomato Gazpacho