The time is midnight. Your stomach is grumbling as you slowly and carefully sneak into the kitchen, crack open the refrigerator door and examine the contents. Most people would dig into a pint of ice cream or grab a bag of their favorite chips, but not you. You are a culinary mastermind. You don’t break the rules, you make the rules! From salty and sweet to spicy and sour, you are not afraid to mix and create new food combinations. So when those guilty pleasure cravings hit, what’s your ultimate go-to treat? We’ve tapped into the DiG team’s top picks. Whether you’re satisfying those midnight munchies or pregnancy cravings, we’ve got you covered with our guide to wild food combinations.
IN A PICKLE
Potentially the most divisive garnish in the culinary world is a classic pickle. If you’re a lover of that refreshing pickle crunch, we have just the thing for you.
- Chickles (Pickles wrapped in Crispy Cheese) Heat up your stove and lay down a bed of cheese. Once the bottom gets crispy and the top starts to melt, lay down a pickle spear and fold the crispy cheese around it to make the perfect, crispy, cheesy and crunchy snack.
- Pickles and Peanut Butter This combo is a classic pregnancy craving and a wonderful mix of savory flavors and textures. Dip, spread or sandwich it!
- Pickle Martini Taking dirty martini to a whole new level! Add in some pickle juice to your favorite martini recipe and garnish with a pickle chip.
WHEN I DIP, YOU DIP, WE DIP
There’s something absolutely addicting about chips and dip. These combos will definitely keep you coming back for more.
- Nacho Cheese Doritos with Cream Cheese A satisfying blend of zesty crunch and smooth indulgence.
- Milkshake with Fries Dunk a hot salty french fry into a cold and creamy milkshake. We recommend a cookies & cream milkshake with waffle fries, but any combo will do!
- Cheez Its with Peanut Butter Try out this unexpected delight of crispy cheesy crackers with smooth rich peanut butter.
- Homemade Coleslaw with Cheddar Sour Cream Chips For those looking for something more unique, give this surprisingly refreshing snack a try. It’s the perfect mix of tangy and cheesy to satisfy those dipping cravings.
HOT IN HERE
Feel the heat with these spicy and fiery combos.
- Doritos and Hot Sauce Douse your Doritos flavor of choice with hot sauce to amp up the flavor with a spicy kick.
- Hot Cheetos with Lime ͏ Those red hot Cheetos just got a little more intense. Drench your hot Cheetos in lime juice for a powerful zing.
- Mango with Chamoy and Tajin ͏ A blend of classic Mexican flavors that is the perfect mix of sweet, spicy and sour.
SWEET BUT TWISTED Sometimes sweets can be a little overpowering. Take a look at these unexpected twists on sweet treats.
- Watermelon and Salt ͏ Balance out the sweetness of watermelon with a sprinkle of salt. It tastes like a summer day at the beach!
- Apple Pie with Cheddar Cheese ͏ Apples and cheese are staples on any charcuterie board, so why not use apple pie?
- Peanuts and Coke ͏ A Southern classic that will be sure to satisfy those sweet and salty cravings.
WEIRD…OR GENIUS?? If you’re a hardcore food-combo lover, we’re about to get a little more wild with some intense pairings.
- Sour Cream on Leftover Spaghetti ͏ Don’t knock it till you try it! This combo is the perfect mix of creamy, tangy and savory.
- Mayo, Mayo, Mayo! ͏ You either love it or hate it. Add mayo to some of your favorite foods to create some extreme combos. Some people love to add mayo to peanut butter sandwiches, bananas, pizza and sushi. Get wild!
- Ice Cream and Olive Oil ͏ Some consider this a gourmet mix, and others simply don’t like the thought of it. This mix of sweet and rich creates an interesting flavor.