PEOPLE's 31 Food Faves of 2024: Dolly Parton, Bradley Cooper's Cheesesteaks, Pantry Shortcuts & More!

Mar. 15, 2025

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Star Cooks: Dolly Parton and Rachel Parton George

Dolly Parton and her sister Rachel Parton George.Jim Wright

Jim Wright

02of 31Food Artist: Hypno MotionHypnomotion Lego food.hypnomotion/InstagramKnown simply as Andrew, the Polish artist behind@hypnomotioncreates mesmerizing stop-motion cooking animations — like building a burger, rolling sushi and frying chicken — using only Lego pieces.

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Food Artist: Hypno Motion

Hypnomotion Lego food.hypnomotion/Instagram

hypnomotion/Instagram

Known simply as Andrew, the Polish artist behind@hypnomotioncreates mesmerizing stop-motion cooking animations — like building a burger, rolling sushi and frying chicken — using only Lego pieces.

03of 31Fast Food: DunKingsDunkin’s DunKings commercial.Dunkin’Ben Affleck’s Dunkin’ cinematic universe keeps expanding. After appearing in his first commercial during the 2023 Super Bowl, the star teamed up again with the chain — this time with longtime friendMatt Damonand New England football legendTom Brady— to form the ultimate Boston boy band. The originalDunKings ad, and the extended four-minute version that followed, were so popular that the group’s pink and orange tracksuits and fuzzy bucket hats sold out from the online store in minutes.

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Fast Food: DunKings

Dunkin’s DunKings commercial.Dunkin'

Dunkin'

Ben Affleck’s Dunkin’ cinematic universe keeps expanding. After appearing in his first commercial during the 2023 Super Bowl, the star teamed up again with the chain — this time with longtime friendMatt Damonand New England football legendTom Brady— to form the ultimate Boston boy band. The originalDunKings ad, and the extended four-minute version that followed, were so popular that the group’s pink and orange tracksuits and fuzzy bucket hats sold out from the online store in minutes.

04of 31Style: Food-Inspired FashionTopo Chico Converse.ConverseFrom refrigerator to runway! Heinz and Kate Spade New York made “condiment couture” a thing with their line of ketchup-themed bags and accessories, Topo Chico sparkling water collaborated on Converse sneaker designs, and Lay’s work with Balenciaga led the luxury fashion house to release a potato-chip clutch collection, which actor Michael Shannon carried on the 2024 Met Gala red carpet.

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Style: Food-Inspired Fashion

Topo Chico Converse.Converse

Converse

From refrigerator to runway! Heinz and Kate Spade New York made “condiment couture” a thing with their line of ketchup-themed bags and accessories, Topo Chico sparkling water collaborated on Converse sneaker designs, and Lay’s work with Balenciaga led the luxury fashion house to release a potato-chip clutch collection, which actor Michael Shannon carried on the 2024 Met Gala red carpet.

05of 31Celebrity Liquor: The McConaugheysCamila Alves McConaughey and Matthew McConaughey for Pantalones Organic Tequila.Pantalones Organic TequilaTo launch their Pantalones tequila line,Matthew McConaugheyandCamila Alves McConaugheyembarked on a cheeky campaign with images of them riding motorcycles, doing laundry and playing pickleball — all while pantless! (“Pantalones” means pants in Spanish.) “We thought tequila marketing had become really serious, so we wanted to bring the fun back!” says Camila.

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Celebrity Liquor: The McConaugheys

Camila Alves McConaughey and Matthew McConaughey for Pantalones Organic Tequila.Pantalones Organic Tequila

Pantalones Organic Tequila

To launch their Pantalones tequila line,Matthew McConaugheyandCamila Alves McConaugheyembarked on a cheeky campaign with images of them riding motorcycles, doing laundry and playing pickleball — all while pantless! (“Pantalones” means pants in Spanish.) “We thought tequila marketing had become really serious, so we wanted to bring the fun back!” says Camila.

06of 31Star Foodie: Bradley CooperBradley Cooper and Danny DiGiampietro partner up for Danny and Coop’s Cheesesteak.9th Street Italian Market/FacebookActor, writer, director and nowcheesesteak-maker.The Philadelphia native teams up with Angelo’s Pizzeria owner Danny DiGiampietro to sling sandwiches from their food truck, appropriately named Danny & Coop’s Cheesesteaks. TheMaestrostar mans the stove (he’s really in there cooking!) and takes orders at the window. The truck has popped up in Napa, Calif., Las Vegas and New York City — with hopefully more surprise stops to come.

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Star Foodie: Bradley Cooper

Bradley Cooper and Danny DiGiampietro partner up for Danny and Coop’s Cheesesteak.9th Street Italian Market/Facebook

9th Street Italian Market/Facebook

Actor, writer, director and nowcheesesteak-maker.The Philadelphia native teams up with Angelo’s Pizzeria owner Danny DiGiampietro to sling sandwiches from their food truck, appropriately named Danny & Coop’s Cheesesteaks. TheMaestrostar mans the stove (he’s really in there cooking!) and takes orders at the window. The truck has popped up in Napa, Calif., Las Vegas and New York City — with hopefully more surprise stops to come.

07of 31Movie Snack: Novelty Popcorn BucketsAMC Theater’s ‘Dune: Part Two’ popcorn bucket.Tony Cenicola/The New York TimesCollectors couldn’t wait to get their hands on — and in! — viral vessels sold in movie theaters. Equal parts clever, racy and grotesque, the containers resemble characters like a sandworm forDune: Part Two, Wolverine’s openmouthed mask forDeadpool & Wolverineand a black alien head forAlien: Romulus— and even inspired a #NSFW sketch onSaturday Night Live.

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Movie Snack: Novelty Popcorn Buckets

AMC Theater’s ‘Dune: Part Two’ popcorn bucket.Tony Cenicola/The New York Times

Tony Cenicola/The New York Times

Collectors couldn’t wait to get their hands on — and in! — viral vessels sold in movie theaters. Equal parts clever, racy and grotesque, the containers resemble characters like a sandworm forDune: Part Two, Wolverine’s openmouthed mask forDeadpool & Wolverineand a black alien head forAlien: Romulus— and even inspired a #NSFW sketch onSaturday Night Live.

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Paul Hollywood, Alison Hammond, Prue Leith and Noel Fielding.Love Productions/Channel 4/Mark Bourdillon

Love Productions/Channel 4/Mark Bourdillon

The comedian brought a blend of upbeat humor, gentle encouragement and unbridled joy toThe Great British Baking Show’swhite tent. It was part of a reset the competition series needed as it refocused on strong casting, fundamental challenges and less host shtick. Hammond will be a key ingredient in its continued success when the new season premieres on Netflix on Sept. 27.

09of 31Pantry Shortcuts: Bob’s Red Mill Fudgy Brownie MixBob’s Red Mill Fudgy Brownie Baking Mix.Bob’s Red MillThey won’t taste like you took a shortcut. The squares bake up deeply chocolatey with a soft interior and glossy, crackly top.$7,bobsredmill.com

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Pantry Shortcuts: Bob’s Red Mill Fudgy Brownie Mix

Bob’s Red Mill Fudgy Brownie Baking Mix.Bob’s Red Mill

Bob’s Red Mill

They won’t taste like you took a shortcut. The squares bake up deeply chocolatey with a soft interior and glossy, crackly top.$7,bobsredmill.com

10of 31Pantry Shortcuts: Pad Thai KoratPad Thai Korat Fried.Add your favorite mix of vegetables, meats or tofu to this rice noodle stir-fry kit, which turns up the dial on classic pad thai.$10,walmart.com

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Pantry Shortcuts: Pad Thai Korat

Pad Thai Korat Fried.

Add your favorite mix of vegetables, meats or tofu to this rice noodle stir-fry kit, which turns up the dial on classic pad thai.$10,walmart.com

11of 31Pantry Shortcuts: Brooklyn Delhi Chickpea Tikka MasalaBrooklyn Delhi Chickpea Tikka Masala.Brooklyn DelhiChickpeas are simmered in a tomato sauce flavored with onions, ginger, garlic, spices and coconut cream.$7,brooklyndelhi.com

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Pantry Shortcuts: Brooklyn Delhi Chickpea Tikka Masala

Brooklyn Delhi Chickpea Tikka Masala.Brooklyn Delhi

Brooklyn Delhi

Chickpeas are simmered in a tomato sauce flavored with onions, ginger, garlic, spices and coconut cream.$7,brooklyndelhi.com

12of 31Pantry Shortcuts: Genio Della Pizza Broccoli RabeGenio Della Frozen Pizza.GenioFaster than delivery! The Neapolitan-style pie is topped with tomato sauce, buffalo mozzarella, broccoli rabe and black olives.$10,geniodellapizza.com

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Pantry Shortcuts: Genio Della Pizza Broccoli Rabe

Genio Della Frozen Pizza.Genio

Genio

Faster than delivery! The Neapolitan-style pie is topped with tomato sauce, buffalo mozzarella, broccoli rabe and black olives.$10,geniodellapizza.com

13of 31Pantry Shortcuts: Don Lee Farms Crispy Beef Birria TacosDon Lee Farms Crispy Beef Birria Tacos.Don Lee FarmsCrunchy tortilla shells are filled with seasoned shredded beef and topped with creamy cotija cheese.$6,donleefarms.com

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Pantry Shortcuts: Don Lee Farms Crispy Beef Birria Tacos

Don Lee Farms Crispy Beef Birria Tacos.Don Lee Farms

Don Lee Farms

Crunchy tortilla shells are filled with seasoned shredded beef and topped with creamy cotija cheese.$6,donleefarms.com

14of 31Pantry Shortcuts: Kerrygold Irish Butter SticksKerrygold Salted Butter Sticks.KerrygoldOnce available only in tubs and blocks, the new salted and unsalted sticks are ideal for using in baking and cooking recipes or when using precise measurements is important.$5,kerrygoldusa.com

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Pantry Shortcuts: Kerrygold Irish Butter Sticks

Kerrygold Salted Butter Sticks.Kerrygold

Kerrygold

Once available only in tubs and blocks, the new salted and unsalted sticks are ideal for using in baking and cooking recipes or when using precise measurements is important.$5,kerrygoldusa.com

15of 31Royal Launch: American Riviera OrchardMeghan Markle’s American Riviera Orchard Jam.ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty; Kris Jenner/InstagramIn April the first product fromMeghan Markle’s new lifestyle brand was revealed:strawberry jam. The initial batch — sent to her friendsMindy Kaling,Kris Jennerand others — featured a logo penned in the Duchess of Sussex’s handwriting and a batch number. It’s a taste of what may be coming next: The company has pursued trademarks for small kitchen appliances, tableware and more jarred foods.

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Royal Launch: American Riviera Orchard

Meghan Markle’s American Riviera Orchard Jam.ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty; Kris Jenner/Instagram

ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty; Kris Jenner/Instagram

In April the first product fromMeghan Markle’s new lifestyle brand was revealed:strawberry jam. The initial batch — sent to her friendsMindy Kaling,Kris Jennerand others — featured a logo penned in the Duchess of Sussex’s handwriting and a batch number. It’s a taste of what may be coming next: The company has pursued trademarks for small kitchen appliances, tableware and more jarred foods.

16of 31Throwback: McDonald’s Classic CupsMcDonald’s Collector Cups.McDonald’sNow serving meals with a side of nostalgia! The burger chain’s sixplastic collectors’ cupsare designed with memorable images and characters from McDonald’s history — like the purple Grimace mug from 1976 — with playful Easter eggs hidden within the illustrations. Look closely, and you’ll spot Boo Buckets, Funny Fry Friends and other vintage Happy Meal toys.

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Throwback: McDonald’s Classic Cups

McDonald’s Collector Cups.McDonald’s

McDonald’s

Now serving meals with a side of nostalgia! The burger chain’s sixplastic collectors’ cupsare designed with memorable images and characters from McDonald’s history — like the purple Grimace mug from 1976 — with playful Easter eggs hidden within the illustrations. Look closely, and you’ll spot Boo Buckets, Funny Fry Friends and other vintage Happy Meal toys.

17of 31Celebrity Chef: Julia TurshenJulia Turshen’s Spinach, Feta and Beef Meatballs.Natalie Chitwood; Morgan Hunt GlazeThe cookbook author is known for developing recipes that are flavorful, approachable and as close to foolproof as possible. It’s evident in her newest title,What Goes With What(out Oct. 15), asTurshenshows readers how to make a complete dish while leaving room for improvisation. Get her “spanakopita-inspired” meatballs recipe in this week’s issue of PEOPLE. “They’re endlessly riffable. Use any greens, any type of cheese, any ground meat. What can’t meatballs do?”

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Celebrity Chef: Julia Turshen

Julia Turshen’s Spinach, Feta and Beef Meatballs.Natalie Chitwood; Morgan Hunt Glaze

Natalie Chitwood; Morgan Hunt Glaze

The cookbook author is known for developing recipes that are flavorful, approachable and as close to foolproof as possible. It’s evident in her newest title,What Goes With What(out Oct. 15), asTurshenshows readers how to make a complete dish while leaving room for improvisation. Get her “spanakopita-inspired” meatballs recipe in this week’s issue of PEOPLE. “They’re endlessly riffable. Use any greens, any type of cheese, any ground meat. What can’t meatballs do?”

18of 31Viral Recipe: Cucumber SaladLogan Moffitt’s viral cucumber salad.Logan MoffittIt’s the era of the cucumber! Clocking millions of views on TikTok,Logan Moffittposts easy recipes elevating the once humble vegetable. His cucumber, salmon, avocado, cream cheese bagel salad is his most popular. “Every time I eat it, I think to myself, ‘Damn, that’s good,’” he says.

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Viral Recipe: Cucumber Salad

Logan Moffitt’s viral cucumber salad.Logan Moffitt

Logan Moffitt

It’s the era of the cucumber! Clocking millions of views on TikTok,Logan Moffittposts easy recipes elevating the once humble vegetable. His cucumber, salmon, avocado, cream cheese bagel salad is his most popular. “Every time I eat it, I think to myself, ‘Damn, that’s good,’” he says.

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Mobile App: It’s Good

John Legend.Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty

Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty

20of 31Noodles: Buldak RamenBuldak Fire Chicken Ramen.The instant ramen packs so much heat that Denmark temporarily banned the kit for being too spicy. Its fans say that Buldak, which translates to “fire chicken” in Korean, brings the flavor and the burn.$7 for 5,mybuldakramen.com

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Noodles: Buldak Ramen

Buldak Fire Chicken Ramen.

The instant ramen packs so much heat that Denmark temporarily banned the kit for being too spicy. Its fans say that Buldak, which translates to “fire chicken” in Korean, brings the flavor and the burn.$7 for 5,mybuldakramen.com

21of 31Buzzworthy Coffee Launches: Free ReinCole Hauser’s Free Rein Coffee.Jon Kopaloff/Getty; Free Rein CoffeeRoasted in Texas,Yellowstone’sCole Hauser’s brand embodies “the spirit of the West.”

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Buzzworthy Coffee Launches: Free Rein

Cole Hauser’s Free Rein Coffee.Jon Kopaloff/Getty; Free Rein Coffee

Jon Kopaloff/Getty; Free Rein Coffee

Roasted in Texas,Yellowstone’sCole Hauser’s brand embodies “the spirit of the West.”

22of 31Buzzworthy Coffee Launches: Punk BunnyBillie Joe Armstrong’s Punk Bunny Coffee.Jon Kopaloff/Getty; Punk Bunny CoffeeGreen Dayrocks the coffee world with their line of organic, fair-trade roasts are available in whole bean, ground and pods.

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Buzzworthy Coffee Launches: Punk Bunny

Billie Joe Armstrong’s Punk Bunny Coffee.Jon Kopaloff/Getty; Punk Bunny Coffee

Jon Kopaloff/Getty; Punk Bunny Coffee

Green Dayrocks the coffee world with their line of organic, fair-trade roasts are available in whole bean, ground and pods.

23of 31Buzzworthy Coffee Launches: Taika CoffeeTaika Watiti’s Taika Coffee.Stephane Cardinale/Corbis via Getty; Taika CoffeeOscar winnerTaika Waititi’s canned adaptogen-infused coffees are dairy-free, with no added sugar.

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Buzzworthy Coffee Launches: Taika Coffee

Taika Watiti’s Taika Coffee.Stephane Cardinale/Corbis via Getty; Taika Coffee

Stephane Cardinale/Corbis via Getty; Taika Coffee

Oscar winnerTaika Waititi’s canned adaptogen-infused coffees are dairy-free, with no added sugar.

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Buzzworthy Coffee Launches: Throne Sport Coffee

Patrick Mahomes' Throne Sport Coffee.Don Juan Moore/Getty; Throne Sport Coffee

Don Juan Moore/Getty; Throne Sport Coffee

25of 31Buzzworthy Coffee Launches: HappyRobert Downey Jr.’s Happy Coffee.Image Press Agency/NurPhoto/Shutterstock; HappyThe beans inRobert Downey Jr.‘scanned coffeeare slow roasted to bring out a deeper flavor and avoid an acidic aftertaste.

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Buzzworthy Coffee Launches: Happy

Robert Downey Jr.’s Happy Coffee.Image Press Agency/NurPhoto/Shutterstock; Happy

Image Press Agency/NurPhoto/Shutterstock; Happy

The beans inRobert Downey Jr.‘scanned coffeeare slow roasted to bring out a deeper flavor and avoid an acidic aftertaste.

26of 31Buzzworthy Coffee Launches: Green MountainKevin Costner’s Green Mountain Coffee.Gisela Schober/Getty; Green Mountain CoffeeMountainside Mocha Latte,Kevin Costner’snew flavor, has dark chocolate notes.

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Buzzworthy Coffee Launches: Green Mountain

Kevin Costner’s Green Mountain Coffee.Gisela Schober/Getty; Green Mountain Coffee

Gisela Schober/Getty; Green Mountain Coffee

Mountainside Mocha Latte,Kevin Costner’snew flavor, has dark chocolate notes.

27of 31Buzzworthy Coffee Launches: Dios MioSofia Vergara’s Dios Mio Coffee.AFF-USA/Shutterstock; Dios Mio CoffeeSofía Vergara’s coffee line comes in three blends honor different “qualities and characteristics of Colombian women,” she says.

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Buzzworthy Coffee Launches: Dios Mio

Sofia Vergara’s Dios Mio Coffee.AFF-USA/Shutterstock; Dios Mio Coffee

AFF-USA/Shutterstock; Dios Mio Coffee

Sofía Vergara’s coffee line comes in three blends honor different “qualities and characteristics of Colombian women,” she says.

28of 31Shopping: Trader Joe’s Mini Tote BagTrader Joe’s mini canvas tote bags.Trader Joe’sA 13-in. canvas tote became the“It bag” of the yearwhen Trader Joe’s introduced the collection in February. Shoppers waited in lines before doors opened, swarmed displays and resold them for as much as $1,000 (retail price is $2.99). Stores still sell out when they appear on shelves, so act fast when you see a restock.

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Shopping: Trader Joe’s Mini Tote Bag

Trader Joe’s mini canvas tote bags.Trader Joe’s

Trader Joe’s

A 13-in. canvas tote became the“It bag” of the yearwhen Trader Joe’s introduced the collection in February. Shoppers waited in lines before doors opened, swarmed displays and resold them for as much as $1,000 (retail price is $2.99). Stores still sell out when they appear on shelves, so act fast when you see a restock.

29of 31Cookware with Flair: Disney CollectionFaberware Disney cookware.Featuring subtle Mickey silhouettes and patterns, the pieces — like this ceramic nonstick saucepan — turn a kitchen into the happiest place on earth.$13 and up;farberwarecookware.com

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Cookware with Flair: Disney Collection

Faberware Disney cookware.

Featuring subtle Mickey silhouettes and patterns, the pieces — like this ceramic nonstick saucepan — turn a kitchen into the happiest place on earth.$13 and up;farberwarecookware.com

30of 31Cookware with Flair: Tools for ChangeCameron Diaz’s Spatula for Williams Sonoma.Jason Lowrie/BFA.com/Shutterstock; Williams SonomaStars likeCameron Diazand Terry Crews doodled designs on silicone spatulas for a good cause. Thirty percent of sales goes toNo Kid Hungryto help fight food insecurity.$18;williams-sonoma.com

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Cookware with Flair: Tools for Change

Cameron Diaz’s Spatula for Williams Sonoma.Jason Lowrie/BFA.com/Shutterstock; Williams Sonoma

Jason Lowrie/BFA.com/Shutterstock; Williams Sonoma

Stars likeCameron Diazand Terry Crews doodled designs on silicone spatulas for a good cause. Thirty percent of sales goes toNo Kid Hungryto help fight food insecurity.$18;williams-sonoma.com

31of 31Sustainability: TelmontLeonardo DiCaprio’s Telmont Champagne.Eric Charbonneau/Getty; TelmontLeonardo DiCaprio’s award-winning French champagne makes the planet a priority. To reduce its carbon footprint, the vineyard runs on electricity from renewable sources, developed lighter recycled glass bottles to cut down on emissions and removed wasteful gift boxes—all without sacrificing a drop of quality.

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Sustainability: Telmont

Leonardo DiCaprio’s Telmont Champagne.Eric Charbonneau/Getty; Telmont

Eric Charbonneau/Getty; Telmont

Leonardo DiCaprio’s award-winning French champagne makes the planet a priority. To reduce its carbon footprint, the vineyard runs on electricity from renewable sources, developed lighter recycled glass bottles to cut down on emissions and removed wasteful gift boxes—all without sacrificing a drop of quality.

source: people.com