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Just two per cent of Gen Z eat casseroles as traditional weeknight favourites fall out of fashion.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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A poll of 2,000 adults revealed only 12 per cent of the younger generation tuck into jacket potatoes or soup for their evening meals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Classic staples like sausage and mash (13 per cent) and chilli con carne (nine per cent) are also declining among Gen Z, compared to much higher popularity among older generations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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That said, tradition hasn\u2019t disappeared entirely, with 17 per cent still enjoying classic meals – often with a contemporary twist.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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It also emerged 23 per cent of those born between 1997 and 2012 prioritise taste when deciding what to eat, with 39 per cent turning to TikTok for recipe recommendations \u2013 more than any other generation, while one in five admit to trying a dish simply because it went viral.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Rob Watson from Homepride, which commissioned the research, said: \u201cSocial media has completely changed how people approach cooking. Gen Z are discovering new cuisines and flavours online and bringing that inspiration straight into their kitchens.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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\u201cWhat\u2019s interesting is that while people are experimenting more, there\u2019s still a real appetite for nostalgic classics.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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\u201cPeople still want those satisfying, familiar flavours, but they\u2019re looking for faster, easier ways to achieve them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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\u201cThat\u2019s where cooking sauces can really help, making it simple to recreate both classic dishes and new favourites at home.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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