We all love a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, right? Or, perhaps, mouthwatering crispy bacon cooked in maple syrup? If you are a fan of experimenting with flavors when it comes to cooking, try out these unusual flavor combinations that sound so wrong but taste so right.
A surprising combination indeed but don’t turn your nose up before giving them a try. The intense balsamic flavor, combined with a little caster sugar, really brings out the sweet strawberry flavor of the fruit. Once marinated they can be eaten alone or used to decorate a sponge cake or tart. Definitely one to tickle those taste buds.
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Sounds a little gross but placed between slices of bread, it is a different take on your favorite banana and peanut butter sandwich. Cheddar cheese goes particularly well but you can try it with whatever cheese you have in your fridge. Just make sure the bananas are not too ripe as a mushy banana sandwich is never appealing.
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If you are wincing at the thought of vegetable in a cake, just have a little think about carrot cake. Yum you say? Well, beets work just as well in cakes and is particularly complimented by a bitter chocolate. The sweetness of the beetroot adds a unique flavor to the cake, without overpowering the other ingredients. It is so easy to bake and due to the moisture from the beetroot it will stay fresh for a few days, just follow this easy chocolate and beetroot cake recipe.
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Coffee with beef? Yes, you heard it correctly and you will be glad you did. Take a look at this New York strip steak with a coffee rub and you will be salivating. The coffee gives the beef a gentle smoky flavor and tenderizers the steak without the added sodium of a traditional salt filled rub. Coffee can also be used with other red meats, with venison a particular highlight.
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Caviar and White Chocolate
Caviar lovers may turn a bit squeamish at the sound of adding chocolate to their luxurious treat but it is one of the best flavor combinations you can have. Your tongue will delight at the changing flavors in your mouth as this simple but complex mixture blends together in your mouth. Simply make white chocolate discs and top with a teaspoon of caviar before placing in your mouth for a little party!
Fruit and fish are both staples of a summer diet, both bursting with fresh flavors of the sea and land and not too heavy. Combined together, fish and watermelon compliment each other better than you would expect. Popular in California, fish tacos with watermelon salsa is a great recipe that will challenge your taste buds in a light hearted way.
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You would think that two strong flavors together would be competing to win through but mustard and mint actually go very well together. The deep, strong mustard flavors will enhance a dish whilst the mint will add vibrancy and freshness to the dish so that it does not sit too heavily. This mix goes especially with grilled lamb dishes.
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One of our favorites! A simple mix of good quality olives, herbs and fresh orange segments tossed in a little oil is just beautiful. The saltiness of the olives is a great contract to the fresh, zingy orange, leaving a lovely cleansed feel to your mouth. Great for snacking on with a glass of white wine or as a side dish with light Greek food.
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A sweet sugary drink with a lovely fresh chicken shouldn’t work hey? Well, think again. Adding a bottle of Coca Cola to your roast chicken will give it a sweet and sticky glaze, similar to a BBQ chicken wing texture. Finger licking good. Follow this easy coca cola chicken recipe and give it a go yourself.
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Similar to cooking sweet dishes with carrots, a courgette can be turned into a zingy sweet treat from a bog standard vegetable. Think cakes and muffins topped with cream cheese and a twist of lime for an extra flavor boost.
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If you are generally a conservative cook, why not give a few of these ideas a try and let us know what you think. If you have your own weird and wonderful combinations we would love to hear about them. Life is too short to be boring, hey?
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