Tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwiches have been on the menu since we were kids. This recipe is a perfectly grown-up version, which turns the grilled cheese sandwich into croutons for garnishing the soup.
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Spaghetti and Meatballs
Spaghetti and meatballs are a great date night dinner, especially when the meatballs are jam-packed with flavor like the ones in this recipe. Made with a combination of ground beef and pork, fresh herbs, onion and garlic, they’re as classic and delicious as they come. Make the sauce in the same skillet as the meatballs to capitalize on their delicious drippings.
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Biscuits and Gravy
Biscuits and gravy are a Southern staple that have made their way across the country. They’re warm, hearty, and intensely delicious. The crunchy exterior and soft, moist interior of the biscuits are the perfect vehicle for the thick, creamy sausage gravy in this recipe.
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Burgers and Fries
Everyone has had burgers and fries a million times, but we bet you haven’t tried putting the fries on the burger! Just when we thought this classic pairing couldn’t get any closer. This recipe tops it all off with a sweet Bourbon sauce and smoked cheddar.
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Brie and Jam
Brie and jam are a perfect food pairing, thanks to the buttery nature of the cheese and sweetness from the confiture. But the best gourmet way to savor the flavors of both is by baking the brie whole with the jam spread on top, then adding some nuts for a crunchy finish. Get the recipe here.
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Mac and Cheese
There are as many ways to make mac and cheese as there are cooks, but this recipe for baked mac and cheese is particularly efficient. Ready in just 40 minutes, it sticks to a traditional preparation without all the bells and whistles, and it’s simply divine.
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Chicken and Waffles
This recipe for chicken and waffles is a perfect execution of a classic combo: buttermilk waffles that are crisp on the outside but melt-in-your-mouth soft on the inside and extra-crispy fried chicken wings.
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Prosciutto and Cantaloupe
This classic pairing always adds a touch of sophistication to whatever meal or food spread you’re serving, and it’s ridiculously easy to pull together. Wow your guests with thinly shaved prosciutto slices wrapped around juicy cantaloupe and drizzled with a balsamic glaze. Get the recipe here.
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Rice and Beans
Rice and beans are a combination that you can find all around the world. Together, they form a true nutritional power house that will keep you full and healthy without breaking the bank. Why not start with this incredibly delish made-from-scratch version of red beans and rice?
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Peanut Butter and Jelly
PB&J isn’t just for kids. These versatile peanut butter and jelly crumb muffins are a dense muffin-cookie hybrid that are perfect snacking for any time of day: warm one up for breakfast, slather on an extra layer of peanut butter for a decadent dessert, or toss one in your lunch bag.
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Chocolate and Orange
Chocolate and orange is a classic combination. The citrusy orange balances and enhances the rich flavor of the chocolate perfectly. This recipe for dark chocolate and orange brownies doubles down on the orange with a simple orange syrup adding sweetness and moisture to the batter and beautiful candied orange slices decorating the top.
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Bacon and Eggs
What came first, the bacon or the egg? Impossible to say because this pair has been giving us a reason to get out of bed for ages. This bacon and eggs breakfast bake recipe combines them in a delicious and forgiving sheet pan recipe—perfect for those mornings when standing over the stove feels like mission impossible.
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Tomato, Mozzarella, and Basil
This recipe for tomato, mozzarella, and basil salad is living proof that delicious food doesn’t have to be indulgent. Borrow a page from the Italians with a light and fresh Caprese salad, which highlights the simple pleasure that is a combo of creamy mozzarella, tart tomatoes, and peppery basil.
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Cookies and Cream
Cookies and cream is definitely a delicious combination of flavors, but it’s an even better combination of textures, with crunchy bits of cookie really popping out amidst a sea of silky cream. This genius milk chocolate cookies and cream cookies recipe is a bit like food inception with chunks of Oreos folded right into the extra creamy cookie dough.
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Avocado and Toast
Avocado toast is having its 15 minutes of fame right now and for good reason. The contrast between the crunchy toast and the creamy avocado is absolutely heavenly and makes a perfect base for whatever flavors you’re craving: pile on some cheese, add in some protein, or keep it quick and easy with a sprinkling of crushed red pepper and sesame seeds, like in this recipe.
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Hummus and Pita
Hummus and pita will save your sanity if you pledge to always keep the duo on hand. Need a healthy snack to munch on? Dip away! Forgot to pack a lunch last night? Spread a layer of protein-packed hummus onto a whole wheat pita. On top of all that, this classic recipe is endlessly customizable: a sprinkle of hot chili powder, a few extra cloves of garlic, a couple of roasted red peppers blended in…make it your own!
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Salt and Pepper
Salt and pepper go hand-in-hand so naturally that you might not even register them as a food combo, but most dishes just wouldn’t be complete without them. These amazing salt and pepper chicken wings give the powerful pair the spotlight they deserve.
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Chocolate and Peanut Butter
We’d eat chocolate and peanut butter by the spoonful, but these no-bake chocolate and peanut butter bars turn the pairing into something truly tantalizing. This recipe folds graham cracker crumbs into the creamy peanut butter base to help the bars hold their shape.
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Chicken and Dumplings
This hearty, comforting combo can be tricky to master Seva pusat mobil murah. Striking the right balance between airy dumplings that disintegrate once in the broth and ones that are hard as rocks can sometimes seem like a magic trick. This recipe has solved the mystery for us and offers plenty of tips for creating the dumplings of your dreams.
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Buffalo sauce and Blue Cheese
Buffalo sauce and blue cheese have been gracing tables at bars and pubs for decades, typically in the form of spicy wings and a creamy dipping sauce that not only adds depth of flavor but also helps counteract the heat. This recipe is a healthy twist on the practical pairing, swapping in bite-sized pieces of roasted cauliflower for the wings and lightening up the blue cheese dressing with avocado.
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Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese
Smoked salmon and cream cheese are a combo that liven up a whole host of dishes from breakfast to dinner. This recipe layers them on toasted New York-style bagels with a refreshing lemony dill-cucumber sauce and capers.
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Surf and Turf
You’d be hard-pressed to find a more stylish and extravagant main than the classic surf-and-turf pairing of a rib-eye steak and a lobster tail. This recipe kicks things up yet another notch with a spicy roasted garlic chimichurri butter.
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Watermelon and Feta
Watermelon and feta are an amazingly simple, no-cook appetizer that will make you the star of any summer potluck. Trust us, you’ll be more than happy to make this salty-sweet exercise in contrasting flavors your signature dish—given that it takes just a few minutes to prepare, can be made in advance, and travels well. Get the recipe here.
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Brussels Sprouts and Bacon
Brussels sprouts seem to be experiencing a sudden jump in social standing these days. While you might have hated them as a kid, we’re certain you’ll change your mind once you try this delectable version that sautees them alongside bacon (and directly in the delicious bacon drippings!).
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Shrimp and Grits
Shrimp and grits are the ultimate in Southern comfort food. The combination of creamy grits, fresh shrimp, and the smoky bacon the shrimp cooks alongside is a home run and can be whipped up in under a quarter of an hour. Get the recipe here.
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Caramel and Salt
Salted caramel is a simple ingredient that elevates whatever it touches to unprecedented heights of classiness and sophistication. Pour it over a scoop of ice cream, use it to glaze a fruit tart, or let the salt and caramel be the main event like in these soft, chewy, salted caramel squares.
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Pineapple, Ham and Cheese
If the public opinion on Hawaiian pizza is any indication, this delicious trio might be a controversial choice. But the combination of sweet-yet-tart pineapple, salty ham, and melted cheese is quite amazing. This genius recipe for caramelized pineapple, ham, and cheese turnovers tucks them all into puff pastry pockets, which are baked to golden-brown perfection.
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Peaches and Cream
When they’re in season, peaches don’t need any help to ring in at the top of the list of delicious summer desserts. Charring them on the grill to get a light, caramelized crust and topping them off with a spoonful of (ice) cream certainly doesn’t hurt, either. Get the recipe here.
Speedy food for cooler nights
As the days get cooler and a little shorter, it’s time to start thinking about comfort food – nourishing meals which make the most of the new season but don’t take hours to prepare and cook. We’re thinking grilled cheese sandwiches, spicy noodles and […]
