Popular Combinations

The most-cooked ingredient pairings ranked by recipe count and popularity

Chicken + Rice + Broccoli

The Classic Trio

Stir-fry, casserole, meal prep bowls

42 recipes available

Pasta + Tomatoes + Garlic

Italian Essential

Marinara, arrabiata, pomodoro

55 recipes available

Eggs + Cheese

Breakfast Power Duo

Omelettes, scrambles, quiche, frittata

67 recipes available

Salmon + Lemon + Dill

Nordic Classic

Baked, grilled, poached

28 recipes available

Beans + Rice + Avocado

Latin Power Bowl

Burrito bowls, sides, salads

31 recipes available

Tofu + Soy Sauce + Ginger

Asian Staple

Stir-fry, soup, glazed, grilled

35 recipes available

Potatoes + Butter + Chives

Comfort Classic

Mashed, baked, roasted

24 recipes available

Avocado + Lime + Cilantro

Guacamole Base

Guacamole, tacos, bowls, toast

19 recipes available

Spinach + Garlic + Olive Oil

Mediterranean Green

Sautéed, pasta, pizza, flatbread

33 recipes available

Chickpeas + Tahini + Lemon

Hummus Foundation

Hummus, bowls, wraps, salads

22 recipes available

Ground Beef + Onion + Tomato Sauce

Bolognese Base

Bolognese, chili, tacos, lasagna

48 recipes available

Shrimp + Garlic + Butter + White Wine + Parsley

Shrimp Scampi

Scampi, pasta, risotto

18 recipes available

What Goes With…

Quick-search the most popular ingredients to discover their best partners

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Chicken

rice, garlic, lemon, thyme, onion, broccoli, cream, mushrooms

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Eggs

cheese, bacon, spinach, tomatoes, avocado, mushrooms, bread, butter

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Pasta

tomatoes, garlic, parmesan, basil, olive oil, cream, chicken, mushrooms

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Rice

chicken, beans, soy sauce, vegetables, eggs, coconut milk, shrimp, tofu

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Avocado

lime, cilantro, eggs, tomatoes, tortillas, chicken, onion, chili

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Potatoes

butter, cheese, rosemary, garlic, cream, bacon, onion, chives

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Tomatoes

basil, garlic, mozzarella, olive oil, onion, oregano, pasta, bread

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Garlic

olive oil, butter, onion, lemon, ginger, parsley, chicken, pasta

Top 10 Most Versatile Ingredients

These ingredients appear in the most recipe combinations across all cuisines

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Garlic
Appears in 82% of all savory combinations
412 recipes
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Onion
The universal flavor base for every cuisine
398 recipes
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Olive Oil
Essential cooking fat for Mediterranean and beyond
375 recipes
4
Tomatoes
Fresh, canned, paste — the ultimate sauce builder
356 recipes
5
Eggs
Breakfast, binding, baking, and beyond
312 recipes
6
Butter
Flavor amplifier for any dish, sweet or savory
298 recipes
7
Chicken
The world's most versatile protein
287 recipes
8
Lemon
Brightens every dish with acid and zest
267 recipes
9
Rice
The foundation of half the world's cuisines
245 recipes
10
Black Pepper
The king of spices — essential in every kitchen
230 recipes
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