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Food Pairings

Staple Food Pairings that Define International Cuisines

• American – meat and potatoes
• Indian – rice or rotis with curries
• Italian – pasta with tomato sauce and cheese
• Mexican – rice and beans, tacos
• Asian (Chinese, Thai) – rice or noodles with Asian curries

American Spice Pairings

To get an idea of what spices pair well with what foods, use this spice pairing chart for a nice list of commonly used spices.