21 Flavour Combinations to Avoid
Before we get to the successful flavour combinations, let’s look at a few combinations that most foodies agree don’t work. This does not, however, prevent cooks – and some food bloggers – from using them. Remember, this is just a guide.
basil + tarragon
cayenne + caviar
cayenne + delicate flavours
cayenne + truffles
chestnuts + berries
cilantro + Japanese cuisine
cilantro + oregano
coffee + lavender
pistachios + strawberries
rosemary + corn
rosemary + salads
rosemary + zucchini
smoked salmon + mayonnaise
smoked salmon + yoghurt
sorrel + salads
strawberries + salt
tarragon + desserts
tarragon + oregano
tarragon + rosemary
tarragon + sage
tarragon + sweet dishes
Pause and Reflect
Have you ever encountered any of these unsuccessful combinations? Share them in a Reply below.
I can’t say I have come across any of these.
Rosemary and Zucchini, – combined rosemary with dried breadcrumbs garlic and parmesan on zucchini- was great!
I have made some combination mistakes, but I can’t recall any of them now! I remember introducing my mom to lemon thyme once and she added it to mince meat and it really didn’t work! I do, however, use some red sorrel in my salads sometimes.
The nuts and berries part is weird to me as I love to mix it like that. As for the salmon I wouldn’t mind trying it with mayo, that could be wonderful. Interesting list but I do disagree with some of it. Odd to me how tarragon should not be mixed with so many different ones.. I will remember that.
Not these specific combinations.
This is informative, thank you
not really
I’ve done Rosemary and Zucchini together before. It was quite nice.