Food combinations - better than the sum of their parts

What foods do you like better in combination that individually?

I'm thinking about simple, 2 (maybe 3) ingredient combinations, not recipes.

I have recently discovered that I LOVE dried pears wrapped around dry-roasted almonds.  I like dried pears and almonds, but together they're 10x more amazing. 

Another longstanding favorite combination is dark chocolate and roasted hazelnuts - I like both plain, absolutely love them together.

lettuce wrapped in ham (and cheese, if you'd like)

cottage cheese and grapes

dates and peanuts

cereal and yogurt and/or cottage cheese

Sandwich meat and pickles

Light cheese and pickles

Light cheese and sandwich meat

Oooor, best of all...

Sandwich meat and light cheese and pickles! XD

Okay, on to less repetitive combos:

Apples and cinnamon

Any fruit dipped in yogurt

Celery dipped in BBQ sauce (don't knock it till you've tried it!)

Almond butter and pears (similar ^_^)

There are health benefits to certain food combinations, did you know that?   Basil, tomatoes and garlic is one example.  Individually, all great foods but put them together and the effect is amplified... why, they're not sure.  Presumably the ancients put them together because they taste great, but it's nice to know there are fringe benefits!

Personal favourites

Apple Pie or Rich Fruit Cake with crumbly Cheshire Cheese

Roast Lamb with Rosemary and Garlic

Smoked Salmon with Scrambled Eggs

Grated Carrots with toasted Sesame Seeds

cottage cheese and fresh pineapple

scrambled eggs and cheese

scrambled eggs and toast

raisins and peanuts

yogurt and granola

beans and cheese

cheese and crackers

Kix cereal and banana

celery and peanut butter (it's yummy to add raisins too!) or lite ranch dip

chocolate and peanut butter

honey and peanut butter

banana and peanut butter

crackers and peanut butter

pretty much anything and peanut butter

Original Post by _emma:

Sandwich meat and pickles

Light cheese and pickles

Light cheese and sandwich meat

Oooor, best of all...

Sandwich meat and light cheese and pickles! XD

 I AGREE 100%

I love Turkey + Laughing Cow wedge + Pickles in a Sammie :)

Some combinations that I love:

• Strawberry/Raspberry and Chocolate
• Cherry and Chocolate
• Coconut and Chocolate
• Coffee and Chocolate (moka :p)
• Pumpkin and raisin (and cinnamon)
• Caramel and Apple
• Cinnamon Apple (Classic)
• PB and Banana (Classic)

I'm trying to use these combos in oatmeal. I'll be posting the recipes on my blog if you're interested :)

lemon juice, pepper, string beans (with fish)

parmesan cheese and tomato anything

blueberries and cool whip

toasted raisin bread + cheddar cheese

smarties/ cashews

BBQ sauce and canned tuna (tasted just like BBQ pork on a sandwich) 

cottage cheese and fruit of any kind (except kiwi)

egg whites and chunky salsa (cooked of course)

popcorn, and total raisin bran (dry, but milk might be good)

Yogurt and peanut butter

Strawberries and Nutella

Tofu and Hummus (on a sandwich or wrap)

Baked sweet potato wedges and roasted red pepper hummus

Cottage cheese and dried figs

Oatmeal with shredded coconut

Tuna with avocado and red onion

Cottage cheese and homegrown tomatoes, salt and pepper (the season is almost over ).

Apple and almond butter.

Trail mix.

Bridge mix.

Root beer floats.

Bread and butter pickles and mild cheese.

Anything and hummus.

* Jarred Tuna in Olive Oil + Eggs + Green beans

* Artichoke Hearts + Olive Oil + Pureed Basil

* Spaghetti Squash + Salmon + Roasted Brussels Sprouts

* Grilled Onions + Eggplant + Grass-fed Beef Burger

* Steamed Leeks + Asparagus + Cabbage

* Pureed Pumpkin + Stevia + Cinnamon

* Bell Pepper + Spaghetti Squash + Reduced Sugar Ketchup

* Garlic Roasted Brussels Sprouts + Grilled Turkey (burger) + Spaghetti Squash

* Clam Sauce + Roasted Salmon + Steamed Cabbage

* Tomatoes/Garlic + Olives + Artichokes

* Ground Beef + Eggs + Sauteed Spinach

* Chilean Sea bass + Steamed Leeks + Spinach

* Sauteed Spinach + Garlic + Olive Oil(really any vegetable will do)

* Chicken Breast + Chili Powder/Olive Oil/Garlic + Onions & Peppers (whoops - cheated)

Grated Carrots with toasted Sesame Seeds

^ Ooh!  Must try!

My personal favorites "better when together" combos: figs wrapped in prosciutto, or dates filled with goat cheese.  Neither taste as good separate as they do together.  I am also a sucker for celery and cashew butter.

bananas and laughing cow cheese wedges

Cottage cheese and apple jam

bread and plain milk chocolate

bread with honey and whipped cream

deli ham with mayo and black pepper

lychees stuffed with cream cheese and crushed macadamia nuts

brie cheese dunked in brown sugar

scrambled eggs and seaweed

bread with cold butter slices and raisins

tuna, onions and tzatziki 

coleslaw mix (no dressing) with v8 and soy crumbles

PB+apple butter+banana >>usually as sandwich

brown rice + spinach + hot dog + cheddar cheese => all heated together...mmm

baby carrots in fruit flavored yogurt

fresh kiwi and strawberry yogurt

fresh peach and raspberry yogurt

cinnamon raisin bagel and PB

a reuben sandwich

Greek yoghurt + honey

Dates + almond butter

Chicken + cheddar cheese + lettuce

Chicken + cheddar cheese + branston pickle

Ice cream + peanut butter

Peanut Butter + dried fruit of any kind!

Cheese + peanut butter + toast

Peanut butter + banana (<3)

Chickpeas + salt + crushed garlic

Butter beans + cherry toms + garlic

Pasta + butter

Gala apples, Muenster Cheese, and turkey in a pita for a delightful sandwich

Roast beef and cucumber sandwich (sounds a little odd, but it's great)

Brie and pomegranate seeds on a slice of French bread

Brie, cranberry sauce and turkey sandwich (the brie is a nice twist on those coming-but-not-soon-enough Thanksgiving leftovers)

eggs scrambled with corn tortilla strips and salsa

pureed pumpkin and graham crackers

cottage cheese with bananas and cinnamon

rice pudding with cardamom

apples with peanut butter and cinnamon

cucumbers and hummus + sriracha (cucumbers by themselves are icky)

Original Post by ishnianqueen:

Gala apples, Muenster Cheese, and turkey in a pita for a delightful sandwich

I will have to try that.  I can taste the combo of gala apple and muenster..mmm.

Egg and tomato stir fry

Cheese and tomatoes

And any spice combination for things like chili powder, italian seasoning, etc.

oh wow so many combinations here i have to agree with

cheese + pickles + ham + pineapple!!!

peanutbutter + cheese on toast (go smash, its a child hood favourite!)

pretzels + celery + peanutbutter

pumpin hummus + cranberries (on a sandwhich with veges)

pumpkin + banana + cranberries ( sandwhich or smoothie)

banana + dates + walnuts + milk/yoghurt/ice-cream (smoothie or oatmeal)

brie + fresh strawberries + turkey + spinach sandwhiches

zucchini + dark chocolate + ginger in oatmeal

any oatmeal + ice-cream

fruit toast + ricotta cheese + jam + fresh fruits

spinach + fetta (toasted in bread)

pesto + toasted bread and any other thing that goes with pesto

oatmeal with shredded coconut

peanut butter and shredded carrot sandwich

sweet potato with almond butter

hummus mixed in brown rice

chili and spices with dark chocolate

basil with and vanilla ice cream(trust me ;) its good) lol

cottage cheese with crunchy granola & raisins.