62 flavors that taste great with nutmeg
..and 34 combinations to avoid.
We analyzed over 500,000 recipes to figure out which ingredients makes nutmeg better. On average, recipes with nutmeg received a 4.36⭐ review scores. However, in some combinations, review scores improved significantly. Like with granulated sugar. And sometimes worse. Like with ricotta cheese.
These are the most important combinations we found:
Stand out combinations
Improved by
- granulated sugar
- allspice
- cayenne
- white sugar
- pecans
- cream cheese
- lemon zest
- salted butter
- tomato paste
- sweet potatoes
- vanilla bean
- green onions
- condensed milk
- garlic powder
- cane sugar
- cilantro
- italian sausage
- cumin
- crème fraîche
- goat cheese
- orange peel
- heavy whipping cream
- cream cheese frosting
- dark corn syrup
- pork tenderloin
- chicken thighs
- persimmon pulp
- butterscotch
- instant yeast
- demerara sugar
- raw sugar
High potential
Unfavorable to
Worse all around
Common combinations
- egg
- vanilla
- milk
- brown sugar
- baking powder
- ginger
- water
- flour
- vegetable oil
- flat leaf parsley
- pumpkin puré
- carrots
- egg yolk
- raisins
- dark brown sugar
- confectioners sugar
- apple
- sea salt
- spinach
- cornflour
- pumpkin
- gruyère cheese
- sour cream
- almonds
- chicken broth
- bay leaf
- buttermilk
- yellow onion
- egg whites
- crumbs
- tomato
- zucchini
- canola oil
- ground beef
- bacon
- mozzarella cheese
- cream
- cranberry
- butternut squash
- molasses
- margarine
- white peppers
- applesauce
- red chili flakes
- yogurt
- orange zest
- oregano
- rolled oats
- granny smith apple
- oil
- evaporated milk
- chives
- old fashioned oats
- bourbon
- almond milk
- blueberry
- coconut milk
- coconut
- brandy
- whipped cream
- shortening
- rosemary
- peach
- baby spinach
- broccoli
- sharp cheddar cheese
- apple cider
- paprika
- potatoes
- red onion
- vegetable broth
- red wine
- lime juice
- dark rum
- golden raisins
- leeks
- rum
- russet potatoes
- greek yogurt
- ground pork
- apple cider vinegar
- vanilla ice cream
- whipping cream
- pineapple
- macaroni
- mustard
- crimini mushrooms
- red chili peppers
- wheat pastry flour
- semisweet chocolate
- tart apple
- chicken breast
- beef broth
- nuts
- pecorino cheese
- fennel seeds
- pasta
- pancetta
- bread
- quick oats
- asparagus
- soy sauce
- onion powder
- mint
- baguette
- cauliflower
- anise
- pear
- chocolate
- red bell peppers
- coconut sugar
- feta cheese
- dill
- lasagna noodles
- cilantro seeds
- prosciutto
- white onion
- tomato sauce
- strawberry
- white bread
- puff pastry
- dates
- vegetable stock
- ham
- oats
- cocoa powder
- apple juice
- fontina cheese
- apricots
- fruit
- sherry
- eggnog
- fettuccine pasta
- mace
- turbinado sugar
- corn syrup
- romano cheese
- peas
- honeycrisp apple
- cream of tartar
- cake flour
- mascarpone cheese
- kale
- veal
- tapioca
- cottage cheese
- skim milk
- pine nuts
- ground turkey
- white wheat flour
- jalapeño peppers
- vegetable shortening
- parsnips
- almond flour
- marjoram
- white vinegar
- italian seasoning
- no boil lasagna noodles
- penne pasta
- unsulphured molasses
- cider vinegar
- skim ricotta cheese
- beef
- lamb
- oat flour
- crystallized ginger
- challah bread
- rhubarb
- coffee
- chili powder
- cheese
- beef stock
- brioche
- neutral oil
- blackberry
- artichoke hearts
- apple butter
- chickpeas
- provolone cheese
- rice
- cherries
- cinnamon sugar
- scotch bonnet peppers
- yellow cornmeal
- hazelnuts
- red wine vinegar
- cashew nuts
- eggplant
- peanut butter
- balsamic vinegar
- tarragon
- table salt
- lemon peel
- italian tomato
- agave
- hot sauce
- grape seed oil
- coconut flour
- sweet onion
- gelatin
- toasted pecans
- arborio rice
- shiitake mushrooms
- raspberry
- whiskey
- flaxseed
- mango
- ziti
- smoked paprika
- asiago cheese
- lemon rind
- steel oats
- button mushrooms
- ketchup
- cucumber
- ground chicken
- berry
- serrano chili
- acorn squash
- brussel sprouts
- marshmallows
- spaghetti
- ice
- sirloin steak
- pistachios
- pumpkin seeds
- egg substitute
- herbs
- green beans
- pork shoulder
- nutritional yeast
- turkey
- ghee
- dark molasses
- cardamom pods
- habanero
- figs
- nonfat yogurt
- fuji apple
- brie cheese
- dark chocolate
- yams
- pork
- broth
- coconut flakes
- mayonnaise
- icing sugar
- almond butter
- corn
- vanilla yogurt
- bread flour
- arrowroot
- flaky sea salt
- self rising flour
- sharp white cheddar cheese
- seeds
- arugula
- mustard powder
- fennel
- plum tomato
- sunflower seeds
- instant coffee
- prunes
- peppercorns
- pasta shells
- skim mozzarella cheese
- crusty bread
- shrimp
- lentils
- oatmeal
- wheat bread
- soy milk
- gouda cheese
- white wine vinegar
- porcini mushrooms
- almond meal
- portobello mushrooms
- hot milk
- emmenthaler cheese
- rubbed sage
- chuck roast
- baking apples
- flaxseed meal
- peanuts
- pastry
- raw cashew nuts
- wheat germ
- sundried tomato
- nonfat milk
- bittersweet chocolate
- cornmeal
- red cabbage
- sugar pumpkin
- gala apple
- sprinkles
- baking potatoes
- sourdough bread
- tamari
- raw pecans
- wheat
- havarti cheese
- vegan butter
- oranges
- egg noodles
- lasagna
- madeira wine
- sesame seeds
- caramel sauce
- pepitas
- turmeric powder
- vinegar
- pineapple juice
- panko
- orange marmalade
- tofu
- wonton wrappers
- cranberry sauce
- pork loin
- white beans
- chipotle peppers
- monterey jack cheese
- linguine
- basmati
- milk chocolate
- muscovado sugar
- smoked ham
- espresso
- turkey breast
- gingersnap cookie crumbs
- braeburn
- orange liqueur
- virgin coconut oil
- parmesan rind
- mustard seeds
- clarified butter
- potato gnocchi
- dark raisins
- fusilli
- white potatoes
- lump crab
- flax egg
- adobo
- corn starch
- elbow pasta
- plums
- pomegranate seeds
- lamb shanks
- cherry tomato
- leg of lamb
- granulated white sugar
- brown lentils
- sweet potato puré
- gnocchi
- hamburger buns
- apple brandy
- chia seeds
- brown rice
- bartlett pears
- white rum
- fenugreek
- romaine lettuce
- poppy seeds
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Remember this is how people score them online. A bad combination might not be a bad combination. It might be hard to cook or people make poor substitutions. If you think it makes sense to use something, just pay extra attention.
Here are some great recipes we found with nutmeg:
Sweet Potato Cake with Bourbon Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting
beyondfrosting.com
Review: 4.36/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.2/10
Sweet Potato Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
bromabakery.com
Review: 4.3/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.2/10
Slow Cooker Bolognese (GF, DF, Egg, Soy, Peanut/Tree nut, Top 8 Free)
allergyawesomeness.com
Review: 5/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.1/10
Pumpkin Ricotta Cheesecake with Brown Butter Crust and Grand Marnier Whipped Cream
bakerbynature.com
Review: 4.36/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.1/10
Honey Cake with Fresh Figs and Goat Cheese Frosting
bromabakery.com
Review: 5/5 Dish Dragon Score: 5.9/10
Pumpkin Muffins with Chocolate Chips (and Pecan Streusel)
carlsbadcravings.com
Review: 4.36/5 Dish Dragon Score: 5.7/10
Slow Cooker Apple Pear Cider (Gluten, dairy, egg, soy, peanut & tree nut free; top 8 free; vegan
allergyawesomeness.com
Review: 4.36/5 Dish Dragon Score: 5.7/10
