Food Pairing Secrets: Perfect Matches and Awkward Flavors Great ingredients create magic when paired well. Some foods naturally complement each other. Their flavors balance or enhance one another. Think of tomatoes and basil. Sweet and acidic meets fresh and peppery. The result feels bright, bold, and satisfying. Cooking becomes easier when you understand why certain […] The post Classic Food Pairings (and Clashes) Every Cook Should Know appeared first on The Reluctant Gourmet.