1. Coffee and lamb
Not just for mornings, coffee can perk up an evening meal, too. Its dark, toasty undertones make a lovely crust for lamb.
2. Miso and maple syrup
A little bit like salted caramel, miso and maple combine to create a salty-sweet balance that’s perfect with poultry.
3. Olive oil and vanilla ice-cream
Trust the Italians to invent this! The fruity tones of olive oil add extra depth and creaminess to everyone’s favourite.
4. Strawberries and balsamic vinegar
The vinegar’s sharp tang heightens the taste of this pretty fruit. Try it with goat’s cheese crostini.
5. Beetroot and chocolate
This earthy veg adds colour and moistness to chocolate cake, without affecting sweetness or taste.
6. Avocado and chocolate
A favourite combo of the raw food movement, whip the two together for a decadent, dairy-free dessert.
7. Prosciutto and rockmelon
For a melt-in-your-mouth food moment, wrap this salty cured meat around a cube of juicy rockmelon.
8. Cheese and honey
Forget artisanal pickles, honey is the latest cheeseboard must-have. The golden rule: the richer the cheese, the lighter the honey.
9. Rosemary and peach
With its pungent, pine-like aroma, rosemary brings a dash of rich decadence to this roast peach galette.
10. Pineapple and duck
We love pineapple with ham, so little surprise it’s also a good pairing with duck (and this fiery red curry).
11. Beans and mushrooms
Large field mushrooms make a fantastic container for all types of flavours. Mediterranean-style beans work particularly well for a high protein, vegetarian dinner.
12. Salmon and liquorice
Celebrity chef Heston Blumenthal made this combination famous – admittedly to somewhat mixed reviews.
13. Mint and mustard
Already a mainstay of Sunday roast, only an inspired chef thinks to bring mint and mustard together in a single, knock-out sauce.
14. Watermelon and olives
With its sweet, crunchy flesh, watermelon is the perfect complement to the salty olives in this Mediterranean salsa.
15. Peanut butter and apple
It works on celery and peanut butter’s fatty, salty properties will turn apple slices into a moreish snack, too.
