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Spring and Summer Produce
Ethnic Fusion!
Pairing Tips
Pairing Groups
For interesting flavor and
texture combinations, try
these pairing ideas.
Peppery + Nutty
Salty + Sweet
Smoky + Peppery
Spicy + Sweet
Sharp/Bitter + Fatty
Smoky + Sweet
Crunchy + Silky
Acidic + Fatty
Umami + Crunchy
Silky + Smoky
Pungent + Mild
Silky + Peppery
Sweet + Nutty
Sharp/Bitter + Smoky
Crunchy + Spicy
Salty + Acidic
Fatty + Crunchy
Asparagus/
White Asparagus
Pair with:
Goat Cheese
Morel Mushrooms
Polenta
Prosciutto
Sun Dried Tomatoes
Truffles
Bananas
Pair with:
Brown Sugar
Coconut
Chocolate
Pecans
Rum
Vanilla
Walnuts
Bitter Melon
Pair with:
Black Beans
Curry
Eggplant
Eggs
Peanuts
Salmon
Fava Beans
Pair with:
Cumin
Garlic
Lamb
Risotto
Sun Chokes
Tomatoes
Cactus Pears
Pair with:
Cilantro
Cream Cheese
Lobster
Nopales
Vinegar
Watermelon
Acidic
Blueberries
Kaffir Lime Leaves
Tamarind
Crunchy
Bulgur
Carrots
Celery
Fatty
Bacon
Coconut Milk
Eggs
Nutty
Almonds
Pine Nuts
Spelt