Classic food pairings
2015-09-25, Source
There are certain food combinations that pair so effortlessly and deliciously that they're forever enshrined in gastronomic heaven.
Put one of these together - for friends, for family or for yourself - and let the flavors carry you away.
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Bacon and eggs
Peanut butter and jelly
Commonly known as PB&J sandwiches, this classic combo is a childhood favorite.
Moreover, its nutrition factor ensured that moms never minded making one of those colorful sandwiches for us.
Mac and cheese
A bowl of macaroni swathed in thick, creamy molten cheese sauce might just be one of the world's favorite comfort foods.
Hummus and pita
Another match made in gastronomic heaven.
The true flavor of the much-loved hummus dip is brought out in its entirety by pita bread, whether fresh and soft, or baked and crisp.
Chicken and waffles
A classic American soul food combination, breakfast couldn't be better with a helping of crispy, fried chicken served with a freshly made waffle, drizzled with butter or syrup.
Milk and cookies
Shrimp and grits
Prepare yourself a wholesome breakfast with this combination.
The simplicity of ground corn, or grits, perfectly complements the juicy, slightly sweet taste of fresh shrimps.
This traditional dish is a hit in Mississippi, Louisiana, South and North Carolina.
Tomato soup and grilled cheese
Another classic pair, this is a lunchtime favorite.
When crunchy, buttery bread, oozing melted cheese, is dunked in hot, creamy soup, deliciousness happens. An ideal winter warmer.
Spaghetti and meatballs
An Italian-American comfort food introduced to New York City in the early 20th century.
The simple spaghetti is wrapped in the sweet-and-sharp marinara sauce, crowned with juicy meatballs.
Irresistible.
Coffee and doughnut
The perfect way to kick start your day with a bang â dunking sugary doughnuts in a cup of hot, bitter coffee.
Biscuits and gravy
It is a popular breakfast dish in the U.S., and is easy to prepare as well.
The light, fluffy sourdough biscuit and black pepper-spiked sausage gravy combination are sure to delight your taste buds.
Buffalo wings and blue cheese
When hot, spicy buffalo chicken wings are dipped in creamy, tangy blue cheese sauce, sparks fly.
The cheese dip cuts and cools the spiciness of the chicken, and adds another layer of deliciousness.
Chocolate and mint
A classic combination where the rich flavor of chocolate is balanced by the freshness of mint, leaving a burst of invigorating flavors in your mouth.
Chicken and dumplings
One look at this dish and you know it's just the right comfort food.
Flavor the dish with thyme, garlic powder and bacon dripping for the ultimate gastronomical experience.
Peaches and Cream
Peaches and cream is one traditional dessert combination that your family wonât be able to resist.
Full of fresh flavor, this one's best served slightly chilled.
Pork Chop and Applesauce
This one-dish meal can be your perfect weeknight dinner as it can be prepared in no time.
Spicy glazed pork chops smothered in apple sauce is just a timeless classic combo.
Hamburger and French Fries
If anyone ever suggests to you that burgers should be eaten without fries, you have our permission never to speak to them again.
Oatmeal and Raisins
Oatmeal is one the healthiest and quickest breakfast options.
A handful of raisins gives a fruity punch that lifts this worthy dish from the mundane to the sublime.
Cheese and Crackers
The hardest-working snack in history? It works as lunch, as a pre-dinner snack, or to round off a serious dinner.
Wine and Cheese
We could do a whole gallery on wine and cheese matching.
Everyone will have their favorite: some crunchy celery or green apple works perfectly as a palate-cleanser between bites.
Corn bread and Chili
Chili is best enjoyed with warm corn bread, especially during a cold winter day.
Good chili may take a little while to make but it's a great no-fuss one-pot dish.
Pie and Ice-Cream
Pie and ice-cream is a classic dessert. Purists may argue that vanilla is the only ice cream worth considering.
Grown-ups will be aware that ice cream, like politics, is a personal decision that only you can make.
Bagel and Cream Cheese
The deli counter favorite.
If you really need to watch the calories there are low-fat options available.
Chips and Salsa
Caution: some believe that this flavor pairing requires another accompaniment: professional sport on TV.
Green Beans and Ham (or Bacon)
There's something about salty ham with the almost sulfurous savor of green beans that just... works.
Beans are packed with antioxidants and other good stuff too.
Tomatoes, Basil and Mozzarella
If you want a bowlful of southern Italy, this salad is as close as you'll get without booking a flight.
Milky mozzarella with sweet, juicy tomatoes, topped off with aromatic basil: it looks as good as it tastes.
Peas and Carrots
A clean-tasting, delicious side that makes an outstanding partner for a pot roast.
Steak and Lobster
Why settle for a filet mignon when you can garnish it with a lobster tail?
Pancakes and maple syrup
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