As I was eating my dinner this evening, I thought to myself, “You know, some foods just go together.” Now granted, many of my friends and family members will say that I have an interesting palate. After all, when I was a young kid, I used to LOVE to open the pantry and mix drinks, pretending I was a bartender. I have to say, I made some fascinating drink combinations, that I am not quite sure would survive behind anyone’s bar. But when it comes to food, I love to combine flavors, textures, and colors to make a delicious and vibrant meal. Does it always turn out delicious and vibrant? My husband would probably say, “No.” But, you just don’t know until you try!
I want to share some of my favorite flavor combos with you, some inspired by tradition and culture from around the world, and others based on my own preference. My hope is that I encourage you to get a little crazy in the kitchen, experiment a bit to find what you love, and well, if you don’t already cook, then simply get cooking!
Caryn’s Favorite Flavor Combos:
- Applesauce, Cabbage and Pork
- Kale and Dried Cranberries
- Cabbage and Walnuts
- Corn and Parmesan Cheese
- Kalamata Olives, Couscous and Eggplant
- Feta and Beets
- Tomatoes, Basil, Mozzarella and Balsamic Vinegar
- Oranges and Fennel
- Curry and Millet
- Cinnamon and Brown Rice (cinnamon and any grain really!)
- Cheddar cheese and Apple
- Chocolate and Sea Salt (so indulgent, yet SO good!)
- Popcorn and soy sauce
- Pickles and cheese (Okay, this was a pregnancy craving, but I still love it!)
- Tempeh and sauerkraut
- Peaches and Blackberries
Okay, the list could go on and on, but I’ll stop there. Please feel free to add some of your favorite flavor combos or try these and let me know what you think!
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