Peanut butter is probably the most common ingredient on this list. Oreos are America’s favorite cookie.
Mix them together, and you just might get America’s favorite snack. They’re that good.
Watermelon pairs wonderfully with a variety of foods and spices—and one of the best pairings is watermelon and black pepper.
The spiciness of the pepper blends perfectly with the lightly sweet watermelon, and if you add a little olive oil and a sprinkle of sea salt, you’ll be addicted.
Most people like to drink their coffee and orange juice separately, but these two seemingly opposite flavors actually go very well together!
Adding a splash of orange juice or a fresh orange wedge to your coffee takes the edge off the coffee’s bitterness and gives it the perfect amount of sweetness without the heaviness that comes with cream and sugar.
You can thank Elvis Presley for this one. He popularized the peanut butter, banana, and bacon sandwich.
Really, anything with peanut butter and bacon is fantastic. After all, they are two of America’s favorite foods.
At any “Bring a Dish Event,” you know there are going to be Kroger-prepared trays of fruits, veggies, cheeses, and meats. Wrap a grape up in a slice of salami and give it a try.
They combine in a beautiful mix of spicy, savory, and sweet.
What better way to start your day than two of the best breakfast foods rolled into one amazing meal?
Actually, now that we’re thinking about it, we’re not going to limit this food to just breakfast. It’s too amazing for that.
Fries and ketchup are a winning combination, so why would mashed potatoes and ketchup be any different? Pairing this tangy tomato sauce with the somewhat bland, starchy potatoes gives the dish a satisfying umami flavor.
One of the most popular sandwiches at McDonald’s in India consists of a mashed potato patty topped with spicy ketchup, and it's safe to say it tastes better than foods on the menu of an American McDonald’s.
You're missing out if you’ve never had a PBJ and banana sandwich.
It’s a sweeter, snackier sandwich than the classic PB&J, making it a great thing to whip up and pack when you whisk the kids off to the zoo… or after they’ve gone to bed!
This sounds like a great combo. Sure, we’d never have thought of it on our own, but we’re glad we heard of it!
It’s a perfect snack mix for movie-watching.
Asian food is known for its kick, and Thai food, in particular, uses peanuts in many dishes, so why not combine the two?
The creaminess of the peanut butter complements the spiciness of the sriracha, and these two flavors create a spicy sweetness that’s perfect for everything from noodle bowls to toast.
Eggs are great to eat in the morning, but add some grape jam if you want to change things up. It’s crazy how well the flavors mash together. You can even kick it up a notch by putting the jam and eggs on a biscuit or some toast.
Seriously, if you try it, we promise you’ll never go back.
At any given point, you probably have peanut butter and dill pickles in your house. If you’re ever feeling a little bit adventurous, try dipping a dill pickle in peanut butter like you would with a carrot. It’s delicious.
It’s perfect for snacking. If you make it into a sandwich, it might even count as lunch!
Adding maple syrup to sweet potato fries is amazing, we’d even go so far as to say it’s better than your grandma’s sweet potato casserole. (Yeah, we said it.)
Next Thanksgiving, surprise your family with this delicious side dish.
Fruit is delicious, but it’s even better when you dip into something. Next time you slice up an apple, sprinkle a little salt and pepper on one slice.
The sweet and sour of the apple will mix great with the spice of the pepper, and the salt will bring out the apple’s natural sweetness!
Experts say that ketchup is actually not the best topping for a burger because it doesn’t balance the natural flavors of the beef. If you’ve ever had a specialty burger, you know this is true. However, Peanut Butter is a fantastic topping for a juicy burger.
The textures and tastes work together great. If you’re making the burgers at home, you can even mix the peanut butter right into the patties!
If you’re looking for a way to mix up your late-night pizza game, try topping a cheese pizza with a handful of M&M’s.
The hot pizza slightly melts the chocolate inside the M&M shell, and the sweetness goes wonderfully with the salty cheese. Plus, you can’t beat that crunch!
For this kid-friendly treat, cook your grilled cheese with applesauce (or sliced apples) on the inside or the outside.
Either way, even the pickiest kids will love it!
If you think olive oil is only good for savory dishes, you are missing out on everything else this amazing oil has to offer. When paired with vanilla or chocolate ice cream, olive oil gives the dessert a smoothness that beats out even the best gelato.
The olive oil also adds a subtle nutty flavor that you can accentuate by topping your ice cream with some chopped nuts as well.
Mixing Coca-Cola and red wine has been around for so long it actually has a name: Kalimotxo. It’s a Spanish cocktail that was originally intended to cover up the taste of the cheap red wine restaurants were serving. It’s delicious, though!
Next time you’re out, grab a $7 bottle of wine and some coke and try it.
You’ve probably already heard of this combination, but if you’ve never tried it, do it. It’s a great excuse to swing by your favorite burger joint.
And yes, we know that once you try it, you’ll be one of those weird people who always eat their fries with a milkshake, but we promise it’s worth it.
Everyone knows that tomato and basil is a delicious combination, but basil pairs equally well with another red fruit: the strawberry. The floral notes in the basil and the sweet strawberry flavor create a highly refreshing taste, and one of the best ways to infuse these flavors is to make a pitcher of strawberry basil lemonade (and possibly spike it with some white rum).
You already know that ketchup is bad for you, so why are you slathering your fries in it? You can’t even taste them through the thick red sauce.
Instead, add some honey for a healthier, sweet-and-salty side dish.
Why have we never thought about this before? S’mores and apples are a great combination!
You can dip the apples in melted marshmallows, melted chocolate, and crumbled graham crackers, or you can put thin apple slices on a s’more. Either way, it’s a fantastic treat.
If you’re not a salad person, this dish will convert you. It’s quick, less than 100 calories, and the tastiest thing you’ll eat all day.
Just add pineapple, cucumber, one squeezed lime, and a third of a cup of cilantro. Top it off with some salt and pepper, then enjoy!
The next time nothing sounds good, try a grilled cheese with peanut butter. Spread peanut butter on the inside slice(s) and top with a slice of your favorite cheese.
The warm sweetness of the PB on a classic grilled cheese is life-changing.
Everything about Potato Chips and Nutella balances each other out. The textures work perfectly together. The sweet and saltiness of the chips and spread are a combination born in heaven.
This is one combo guaranteed to be a hit at every party—plus, it's super easy to whip up!
Americans rarely have goat cheese. It’s just not on our radar. If you think about it, though, it would go great on some toast.
The twist here is to add strawberries. It’s delicious. If you don’t believe us, just look back at the picture. There’s no way you’re not getting hungry!
There a million different ways to have a burger other than slathering it in ketchup. One of our favorites is putting grape jelly on a burger.
It’s a fantastic combination that will turn some heads, but please all of your taste buds.
If you’ve ever wondered whether those avocado brownies you saw on Pinterest are actually edible, you now have your answer. These two flavors are surprisingly complementary because the avocado gives the chocolate a silky texture, and the flavor complexity of the cocoa brings out the sweeter notes of the avocado while masking the slightly grassy flavor.
