149 flavors that taste great with american food
..and 55 combinations to avoid.
We analyzed over 500,000 recipes to figure out which ingredients makes american food better. On average, recipes with american food received a 4.38⭐ review scores. However, in some combinations, review scores improved significantly. Like with kosher salt. And sometimes worse. Like with semisweet chocolate.
These are the most important combinations we found:
Stand out combinations
Improved by
- kosher salt
- cinnamon
- onion
- garlic
- black pepper
- heavy cream
- thyme
- celery
- banana
- parmesan
- basil
- olive oil
- dijon mustard
- maple syrup
- cilantro
- rosemary
- green onions
- white wine
- oil
- cumin
- bacon
- sage
- lime juice
- chili powder
- dill
- apple cider vinegar
- avocado
- jalapeño peppers
- peach
- zucchini
- ground turkey
- cranberry
- feta cheese
- red chili flakes
- shallots
- black beans
- bell peppers
- corn
- adobo
- chipotle peppers
- cherry tomato
- shiitake mushrooms
- blanched almond flour
- red wine vinegar
- salsa
- oreo cookies
- romaine lettuce
- dill pickles
- seeds
- monterey jack cheese
- turkey
- salmon
- grape tomato
- flaxseed meal
- berry
- italian sausage
- arugula
- portobello mushrooms
- baby bella mushrooms
- red onion
- flavorless oil
- plum tomato
- pepitas
- fat
- cornbread
- gorgonzola cheese
- ground pork
- tart apple
- chia seeds
- sunflower seeds
- orzo pasta
- challah bread
- dark red kidney beans
- watercress
- pizza sauce
- sweet corn
- walnut oil
- ham hock
- pepper jack cheese
- grainy mustard
- cumin powder
- toasted pine nuts
- bartlett pears
- baby arugula
- yellow summer squash
- sparkling wine
- red grapes
- queso fresco cheese
- ciabatta
- vanilla greek yogurt
- buckwheat flour
- italian crumbs
- toasted coconut flakes
- white button mushrooms
- basil pesto
- mexican cheese blend
- scallops
- quick grits
- chocolate sauce
- crescent rolls
- baby greens
- hash browns
- waxy potatoes
- candied ginger
- fennel bulbs
- polenta
- marshmallow
- non dairy milk
- sandwich bread
- leg of lamb
- collard greens
- sourdough starter
- sherry wine
High potential
Unfavorable to
Spoiled by
- cake
- caramel topping
- artichokes
- chocolate syrup
- san marzano tomato
- potato starch
- chorizo
- seasoned salt
- orange liqueur
- fritos
- sharp white cheddar cheese
- mustard powder
- gelatin
- corn syrup
- white chocolate
- button mushrooms
- cornmeal
- condensed milk
- macaroni
- rice
- bourbon
- potatoes
- pumpkin puré
- confectioners sugar
- semisweet chocolate
Worse all around
Common combinations
- egg
- vanilla
- all purpose flour
- milk
- water
- baking soda
- granulated sugar
- honey
- carrots
- vegetable oil
- powdered sugar
- garlic powder
- sour cream
- cocoa powder
- flour
- yellow onion
- chicken broth
- nutmeg
- oregano
- ginger
- chocolate
- buttermilk
- cornflour
- worcestershire sauce
- coconut oil
- paprika
- canola oil
- bay leaf
- lemon zest
- egg yolk
- onion powder
- peanut butter
- chicken breast
- walnuts
- cheddar cheese
- soy sauce
- salted butter
- smoked paprika
- ground beef
- dark brown sugar
- tomato paste
- chicken
- blueberry
- orange juice
- egg whites
- mozzarella cheese
- almond milk
- sharp cheddar cheese
- strawberry
- almond flour
- hot sauce
- coconut milk
- mustard
- coconut
- broccoli
- sweet potatoes
- apple
- crumbs
- dark chocolate
- italian seasoning
- coconut flour
- old fashioned oats
- green bell peppers
- raisins
- shrimp
- mint
- allspice
- heavy whipping cream
- cream
- wheat flour
- red chili peppers
- coffee
- white sugar
- tomato sauce
- ice
- white onion
- russet potatoes
- orange zest
- cider vinegar
- panko crumbs
- vegetable broth
- yukon gold potatoes
- white vinegar
- molasses
- crimini mushrooms
- coconut sugar
- cucumber
- baby spinach
- chickpeas
- peas
- red wine
- whipped cream
- bittersweet chocolate
- raspberry
- quinoa
- sesame oil
- pumpkin pie spice
- cake flour
- barbecue sauce
- asparagus
- chicken thighs
- turmeric
- blue cheese
- almond butter
- white wheat flour
- white peppers
- cashew nuts
- vanilla bean
- gruyère cheese
- sundried tomato
- corn kernels
- herbs
- tapioca
- butternut squash
- ricotta cheese
- flaky sea salt
- sweet onion
- white wine vinegar
- goat cheese
- yellow mustard
- green beans
- leeks
- apple cider
- white rice
- mango
- kale
- bread
- neutral oil
- quick oats
- brussel sprouts
- cream of tartar
- peanuts
- hamburger buns
- pumpkin
- pasta
- capers
- tahini
- instant yeast
- milk chocolate
- evaporated milk
- sweet paprika
- vegetable stock
- vinegar
- serrano chili
- instant coffee
- beef stock
- wheat pastry flour
- dutched cocoa
- sherry
- lettuce
- graham cracker crumbs
- sesame seeds
- white granulated sugar
- brown rice
- ham
- horseradish
- red potatoes
- nuts
- peanut oil
- avocado oil
- ancho chili
- sirloin steak
- grape seed oil
- chuck roast
- beer
- lime zest
- marshmallows
- rice vinegar
- granny smith apple
- pork shoulder
- bread flour
- cardamom
- pie crust
- poblano peppers
- green chili
- blackberry
- tuna
- celery seeds
- agave
- poultry seasoning
- yellow cornmeal
- graham crackers
- brandy
- cannellini beans
- sprinkles
- vodka
- spaghetti
- fruit
- chicken wings
- boiled egg
- raw cashew nuts
- swiss cheese
- andouille sausage
- provolone cheese
- flaxseed
- sweetener
- pecorino cheese
- vegetable shortening
- pistachios
- white beans
- fennel seeds
- puff pastry
- broth
- poppy seeds
- cajun seasoning
- flour tortillas
- nutritional yeast
- cabbage
- fire roasted tomato
- spelt
- garlic salt
- egg noodles
- anchovy filets
- green cabbage
- liquid smoke
- kidney beans
- protein powder
- beef chuck roast
- dates
- prosciutto
- crème fraîche
- green peppers
- parsnips
- corn starch
- roma tomato
- corn tortillas
- pork tenderloin
- celery salt
- baguette
- coconut flakes
- apple juice
- mustard seeds
- arrowroot
- marjoram
- dark rum
- radish
- beef
- golden raisins
- whipping cream
- pork loin
- pear
- vidalia onion
- taco seasoning
- table salt
- shortening
- granulated garlic
- tortilla
- tamari
- yellow bell peppers
- pinto beans
- artichoke hearts
- ghee
- chili sauce
- turbinado sugar
- tabasco
- fennel
- hazelnuts
- raw pecans
- mascarpone cheese
- vegan butter
- penne pasta
- tabasco sauce
- rum
- espresso powder
- fontina cheese
- stock
- medjool dates
- lard
- coconut cream
- nonfat greek yogurt
- nut butter
- marinara sauce
- pine nuts
- baby potatoes
- turkey breast
- old bay seasoning
- flank steak
- cottage cheese
- pancetta
- wild rice
- ground chicken
- peppercorns
- red cabbage
- oranges
- cacao powder
- panko
- maldon salt
- american cheese
- toasted sesame seeds
- fettuccine pasta
- anise
- white bread
- lump crab
- black olives
- lobster
- beef tenderloin
- rotisserie chicken
- rice wine vinegar
- pepperoni
- saltine crackers
- toasted pecans
- eggplant
- icing sugar
- iceberg lettuce
- green olives
- new potatoes
- honeycrisp apple
- baby red potatoes
- brioche
- baby carrots
- caraway seeds
- ranch dressing
- white cheddar cheese
- strawberry jam
- crusty bread
- black eyed peas
- sourdough bread
- distilled white vinegar
- herbes de provence
- green peas
- pickles
- cognac
- xanthan gum
- pumpkin seeds
- cod
- raspberry jam
- maraschino cherries
- okra
- nutella
- pork
- seasoning salt
- hot pepper sauce
- vanilla wafers
- crab
- beets
- white flour
- pomegranate juice
- red kidney beans
- ritz crackers
- instant espresso powder
- cranberry juice
- granulated white sugar
- pretzels
- virgin coconut oil
- skim mozzarella cheese
- beans
- linguine
- apricots
- sausage
- chocolate frosting
- steak
- kielbasa
- caramel sauce
- peppermint
- cream of chicken soup
- grapes
- pizza dough
- raw shrimp
- yeast
- apricot jam
- superfine sugar
- whiskey
- smoked salmon
- cauliflower rice
- golden delicious apple
- turnips
- fish sauce
- olives
- champagne
- orange marmalade
- cavatappi
- vanilla protein powder
- romano cheese
- clam juice
- almond meal
- fingerling potatoes
- spaghetti squash
- tomatillos
- cream cheese frosting
- butter lettuce
- pimiento peppers
- pepperoncini peppers
- sweet pickle relish
- sugar free chocolate
- kiwi
- granulated onion
- beef brisket
- seasoned crumbs
- pita bread
- pearl onions
- sweet yellow onion
- peppers
- porcini mushrooms
- yellow curry powder
- asiago cheese
- pesto
- white mushrooms
- pork butt
- espresso
- sea scallops
- cotija cheese
- skim milk
- beef bouillon
- orange peel
- creamy almond butter
- cinnamon sugar
- grapefruit
- cornflakes
- rutabaga
- egg wash
- flax egg
- ginger beer
- salted caramel sauce
- apple butter
- hoisin sauce
- brown mushrooms
- unsulphured molasses
- manchego cheese
- cane sugar
- pasta shells
- green apples
- red chili
- radicchio
- chili peppers
- vermouth
- pumpkin spice
- heirloom tomato
- yellow squash
- habanero
- cherry pie filling
- buns
- dark beer
- steak seasoning
- sauerkraut
- gouda cheese
- pickle juice
- acorn squash
- wheat
- flaky salt
- cream of mushroom soup
- lemon peppers
- creole seasoning
- colby jack cheese
- raw sugar
- swiss chard
- baby kale
- wide egg noodles
- club soda
- chili
- basmati
- chicken bouillon
- garam marsala
- hot paprika
- petite tomato
- velveeta cheese
- purple cabbage
- blood oranges
- navel oranges
- pie dough
- baking potatoes
- tequila
- unsalted butter
- demerara sugar
- tofu
- sourdough
- smoked sausage
- crackers
- green lentils
- lasagna noodles
- tomato juice
- sweet chili sauce
- mandarin oranges
- great northern beans
- breakfast sausage
- guacamole
- watermelon
- rolls
- wheat bread
- caramels
- plums
- mexican blend cheese
- hemp seeds
- mace
- instant vanilla pudding
- skim ricotta cheese
- vanilla yogurt
- smoked ham hock
- erythritol
- halibut
- enchilada sauce
- champagne vinegar
- fusilli
- sanding sugar
- mexican oregano
- macadamia nuts
- celery root
- pomegranate molasses
- turkey stock
- figs
- phyllo dough
- steel oats
- crystallized ginger
- dairy free chocolate
- seasoning
- wonton wrappers
- orange bell peppers
- elbow pasta
- beef stew meat
- ham steaks
- rye flour
- red beans
- jam
- tri tip beef
- stout beer
- salami
- farro
- lentils
- lamb
- saffron
- buffalo sauce
- honey mustard
- grapefruit juice
- meat
- summer squash
- red enchilada sauce
- unbleached flour
- marsala wine
- nectarines
- rigatoni pasta
- chard
- white miso
- shaved parmesan
- grenadine
- tangerine
- microgreens
- masa harina
- creamed corn
- clarified butter
- maple
- madeira wine
- flax
- couscous
- popcorn kernels
- candy canes
- spaghetti sauce
- tomato in juice
- ranch seasoning
- english muffins
- gin
- gala apple
- lemon
- instant espresso
- butterscotch
- lacinato kale
- mustard greens
- dark molasses
- chicken drumsticks
- deli ham
- tilapia
- red apples
- lemon pepper seasoning
- mirin
- lemon curd
- toasted coconut
- butter flavored shortening
- black sesame seeds
- hoagie rolls
- lager beer
- barley
- steak sauce
- farfalle
- fuji apple
- vanilla instant pudding
- baking chocolate
- milk powder
- coconut whipped cream
- vanilla paste
- simple syrup
- rack of pork
- cranberry sauce
- cider
- wine
- dill weed
- mexican crema
- grand marnier
- white sandwich bread
- clams
- bibb lettuce
- chocolate protein powder
- rye bread
- dark corn syrup
- giblets
- cookies
- yellow mustard seeds
- dill seeds
- endive
- cacao nibs
- blackstrap molasses
- apple pie filling
- pie
- italian dressing
- dairy
- tater tots
- italian bread
- barbecue rub
- wheat germ
- anaheim peppers
- white potatoes
- oyster sauce
- raw pumpkin seeds
- turkey meat
- roast
- chocolate ice cream
- oyster crackers
- matcha
- miso
- parmesan rind
- napa cabbage
- salad greens
- cardamom pods
- smoked ham
- pomegranate seeds
- gnocchi
- lemon peel
- spicy brown mustard
- refried beans
- hot dog buns
- lemon lime soda
- flounder
- cheese tortellini
- edible flowers
- drumsticks
- green chili peppers
- chocolate shavings
- tart cherries
- cantaloupe
- steamed white rice
- elbow noodles
- fish stock
- jasmine rice
- hot dogs
- pork sausage
- ziti
- croissants
- bosc pears
- eggnog
- style cream cheese
- baby portobello mushrooms
- fleur de sel
- skirt steak
- pomegranate
- pickled red onions
- guinness
- chili paste
- veal
- bowtie pasta
- calvados
- noodles
- cointreau
- tartar sauce
- croutons
- dulce de leche
- onion flakes
- white rum
- beef roast
- rainbow sprinkles
- squash
- raw pine nuts
- lemon rind
- brine
- corned beef
- yams
- caster sugar
- thai red curry paste
- onion salt
- ribeye steak
- shell pasta
- chili garlic sauce
- navy beans
- stew meat
- nilla wafers
- cola
- smoky paprika
- cabernet sauvignon
- micro greens
- drumettes
- turkey broth
- filet mignon
- biscuits
- bones
- meyer lemon
- m&ms
- salmon filets
- duck
- chicken sausage
- ditalini
- rubbed sage
- soy
- triple sec
- cream of coconut
- dark soy sauce
- chicken cutlets
- granulated garlic powder
- golden syrup
- condensed cream of chicken soup
- clementines
- prunes
- muenster cheese
- cocktail sauce
- red chili powder
- brown rice syrup
- hickory
- chocolate sprinkles
- edamame
- french green beans
- semolina flour
- marshmallow cream
- yellow potatoes
- water chestnuts
- coca cola
- maraschino cherry
- cornish hens
- sweet potato puré
- sweet pickles
- orange rind
- vegan mayonnaise
- coconut aminos
- frosting
- toasted pepitas
- pineapple in juice
- fish
- pico de gallo
- white sesame seeds
- red seedless grapes
- cream style corn
- italian tomato
- strawberry puré
- pineapple tidbits
- desiccated coconut
- marinara
- rice flour
- soy milk
- white distilled vinegar
- jicama
- baking apples
- pickling salt
- sparkling sugar
- white cabbage
- tea
- pinto
- purpose flour
- toasted bread
- harissa
- turmeric powder
- better than bouillon
- wild rice blend
- root beer
- vanilla pod
- lemon frosting
- glaze
- fruit jam
- hash brown potatoes
- condensed cream of mushroom soup
- mussels
- tagliatelle pasta
- alfredo sauce
- green enchilada sauce
- rice noodles
- corned beef brisket
- ramen noodles
- pasta noodles
- toast
- plantains
- turkey carcass
- wheat tortillas
- hominy
- delicata squash
- turkey sausage
- dipping sauce
- baking apple
- coconut rum
- wheat crumbs
- sesame
- pasta sauce
- rice krispies cereal
- gold potatoes
- toffee bits
- kalamata
- ham bone
- apple pie spice
- meyer lemon juice
- dressing
- round steak
- powdered milk
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Remember this is how people score them online. A bad combination might not be a bad combination. It might be hard to cook or people make poor substitutions. If you think it makes sense to use something, just pay extra attention.
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Thick and Creamy Chocolate Peanut Butter Breakfast Shake
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Double Choco Chip Cookies (Vegan, GF, Top 8 Free)
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