Fred and Ginger. Thelma and Louise. Ben and Jerry.
Some things work so well together, it's impossible to think of them separately.
Same goes for tasty food combinations. These 10 food duos may be great on their own, but together? They're downright perfect.
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Strawberries and Cream
Pair slightly tangy, acidic strawberries with a mellow undercurrent of cream, and you have a classic that can go from a rustic dessert table to the fanciest restaurant.
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Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar
These two might not mix, but they certainly work together. No wonder the classic combo has been gracing plates since Roman times.
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Cheese and Crackers
This after-school snack is just so good, we fully admit to still indulging in it as grown ups.
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Pie and Ice Cream
What's a slice of pie without a scoop of ice cream? When it comes to our favourite tarts, we always opt for à la mode.
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Chocolate and Peanut Butter
It doesn’t get much better than this. Rich, nutty peanut butter paired with decadent chocolate is a taste sensation we just can’t quit.
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Pancakes and Syrup
A pancake just wouldn't be a pancake without a heavy drizzle of pure maple syrup to brighten it up.
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Salt and Pepper
The yin and yang of the spice world, there isn't much that doesn't taste better with a liberal sprinkle from these two shakers. In fact, they're such a classic it's hard to believe they were only first paired together in 17th century France.
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Milk and Cookies
Dunking a cookie in a tall glass of milk is so satisfying, it's no wonder this delightful pair has been turning up as a dessert dish at high-end restaurants.
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Bacon and Eggs
What were eggs like before there was bacon? What was bacon like when it wasn't served with eggs? We don't know — and we don't want to.
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Bread and Butter
The classic of classics, this simple duo is the perfect beginning to any meal, the start to any sandwich, or the perfect side to any soup. It doesn't get much better than this.
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