234 flavors that taste great with water
..and 57 combinations to avoid.
We analyzed over 500,000 recipes to figure out which ingredients makes water better. On average, recipes with water received a 4.39⭐ review scores. However, in some combinations, review scores improved significantly. Like with garlic. And sometimes worse. Like with vanilla.
These are the most important combinations we found:
Stand out combinations
Improved by
- garlic
- black pepper
- lemon juice
- olive oil
- tomato
- honey
- thyme
- carrots
- white sugar
- bacon
- oregano
- cumin
- kosher salt
- bay leaf
- cilantro
- pecans
- celery
- flat leaf parsley
- walnuts
- sea salt
- bread flour
- cayenne
- red onion
- shallots
- red chili flakes
- dijon mustard
- mint
- heavy whipping cream
- instant yeast
- strawberry
- smoked paprika
- chicken stock
- white onion
- green chili
- kidney beans
- lime juice
- rosemary
- hoisin sauce
- red chili
- dates
- bell peppers
- chipotle peppers
- sage
- cilantro powder
- pinto beans
- avocado
- cranberry
- pork
- italian sausage
- oyster sauce
- cajun seasoning
- raw cashew nuts
- romaine lettuce
- saffron
- grape seed oil
- pickling spice
- bouquet garni
- kale
- golden raisins
- turmeric powder
- greek yogurt
- anchovy filets
- feta cheese
- whipped topping
- tarragon
- guacamole
- paneer cheese
- crème fraîche
- skim mozzarella cheese
- boiled egg
- tea
- cumin powder
- vanilla wafers
- ginger ale
- pancetta
- vidalia onion
- panko crumbs
- thai basil
- hickory
- white miso
- ham bone
- ginger garlic paste
- collard greens
- corned beef brisket
- vodka
- meat
- white flour
- white cheddar cheese
- pretzels
- cotija cheese
- cakes
- corn on the cob
- brandy
- brie cheese
- navel oranges
- mace
- sucanat
- naan
- vegan sour cream
- mexican cheese
- tomatillos
- table salt
- marinara sauce
- ginger powder
- smoked ham
- black eyed peas
- quick grits
- clams
- bouillon
- old bay seasoning
- sumac
- pork belly
- sunflower oil
- hummus
- coconut aminos
- pomegranate arils
- red enchilada sauce
- ditalini
- desserts
- french green lentils
- chicken breast meat
- sweetener
- rack of pork
- thai red curry paste
- filet mignon
- scallops
- giblets
- leg of lamb
- pesto
- pepitas
- sea bass
- maraschino cherries
- prawns
- white rum
- brown mushrooms
- gochugaru
- red apples
- caramels
- chocolate sauce
- kimchi
- grits
- lacinato kale
- mussels
- flatbread
- aleppo peppers
- chicken livers
- pandan
- udon noodles
- lemonade
- squid
- sweet peppers
- fish
- seafood
- barley malt syrup
- soy
Improves
High potential
- toasted hazelnuts
- egg
- salt
- butter
- pumpkin puré
- curry paste
- active yeast
- barley
- brown sugar
- almond meal
- basil
- sesame oil
- flax
- chicken broth
- cream cheese
- parmesan
- ice
- black beans
- cumin seeds
- jalapeño peppers
- yellow onion
- chicken bouillon
- beef bouillon
- quinoa
- salsa
- taco seasoning
- tahini
- dark brown sugar
- shaoxing chinese wine
- white peppers
- garlic paste
- ground pork
- sweet potatoes
- green peppers
- vegetable shortening
- corn
- orange zest
- red chili powder
- fennel
- beets
- penne pasta
- mirin
- wonton wrappers
- whipped cream
- spanish onion
- skim ricotta cheese
- white granulated sugar
- cherry tomato
- tequila
- shell pasta
- pistachios
- lamb
- wasabi powder
- white button mushrooms
- maple
- pork sausage
- hemp seeds
- kaffir lime
- kelp
- unbleached bread flour
- raspberry jam
- kabocha squash
- flounder
- israeli couscous
- japanese eggplants
- toasted white sesame seeds
- mango chutney
- zaatar
- protein powder
Unfavorable to
Spoiled by
- pigeon peas
- french green beans
- wasabi paste
- chocolate frosting
- black vinegar
- hot red pepper sauce
- korean chili flakes
- stir fry sauce
- achiote
- hot dog buns
- hot dogs
- spanish chorizo
- fettuccine pasta
- round steak
- wheat pastry flour
- chow mein noodles
- pumpkin pie spice
- macaroni
- almond flour
- rye flour
- tuna
- artichoke hearts
- steel oats
- turbinado sugar
- white chocolate
- cake flour
- cream of tartar
- caraway seeds
- white rice
- kielbasa
- pearl barley
- corn syrup
- turnips
- pork chops
- brown rice
- rice
- yogurt
- cheddar cheese
- mushrooms
- cocoa powder
- ketchup
- egg yolk
- egg whites
- cornflour
- vanilla
Worse all around
Common combinations
- onion
- all purpose flour
- sugar
- vegetable oil
- ginger
- cinnamon
- milk
- soy sauce
- baking soda
- oil
- flour
- granulated sugar
- garlic powder
- tomato paste
- ground beef
- chili powder
- heavy cream
- potatoes
- canola oil
- nutmeg
- paprika
- red bell peppers
- worcestershire sauce
- almonds
- powdered sugar
- green bell peppers
- tomato sauce
- turmeric
- chicken
- chicken breast
- apple cider vinegar
- margarine
- wheat flour
- white wine
- coconut milk
- chickpeas
- orange juice
- onion powder
- shrimp
- broccoli
- white vinegar
- mozzarella cheese
- red chili peppers
- allspice
- raisins
- rice vinegar
- cucumber
- sesame seeds
- shortening
- buttermilk
- lemon zest
- zucchini
- peanut butter
- spinach
- semisweet chocolate
- mustard
- chives
- garam marsala
- curry powder
- peas
- crumbs
- yeast
- fish sauce
- cornmeal
- dill
- apple
- cider vinegar
- red wine
- gelatin
- cabbage
- molasses
- leeks
- peanut oil
- vinegar
- cream
- peanuts
- rolled oats
- cauliflower
- beef broth
- coconut
- tamari
- mayonnaise
- chocolate
- green beans
- italian seasoning
- basmati
- blueberry
- vegetable broth
- banana
- cashew nuts
- hot sauce
- balsamic vinegar
- shiitake mushrooms
- tofu
- chicken thighs
- ghee
- corn kernels
- pineapple
- serrano chili
- dark soy sauce
- anise
- distilled white vinegar
- mustard seeds
- cilantro seeds
- condensed milk
- fennel seeds
- corn starch
- sherry
- sharp cheddar cheese
- beans
- baby spinach
- ricotta cheese
- cardamom
- vanilla bean
- russet potatoes
- ground turkey
- evaporated milk
- coffee
- neutral oil
- butternut squash
- monterey jack cheese
- sriracha
- adobo
- whipping cream
- beef
- bittersweet chocolate
- nutritional yeast
- rice wine vinegar
- green peas
- lentils
- corn tortillas
- spaghetti
- salted butter
- granny smith apple
- tapioca
- marjoram
- cocoa
- garlic salt
- cheese
- plum tomato
- hot pepper sauce
- mango
- crimini mushrooms
- red potatoes
- yukon gold potatoes
- white wine vinegar
- sweet onion
- pork loin
- lard
- pumpkin
- beef chuck roast
- agave
- instant coffee
- asafoetida
- eggplant
- sirloin steak
- chili garlic sauce
- herbs
- peppercorns
- lettuce
- pork shoulder
- curry
- jasmine rice
- flank steak
- toasted sesame seeds
- couscous
- peach
- yellow bell peppers
- sundried tomato
- egg noodles
- flour tortillas
- seeds
- beef stew meat
- cannellini beans
- gruyère cheese
- red lentils
- mascarpone cheese
- almond milk
- barbecue sauce
- sherry vinegar
- beef stock
- pine nuts
- pasta
- bourbon
- sweet paprika
- rice flour
- poultry seasoning
- cardamom pods
- ancho chili
- red cabbage
- pork tenderloin
- dark chocolate
- quick oats
- radish
- pineapple juice
- baby carrots
- cherries
- roma tomato
- white beans
- chuck roast
- porcini mushrooms
- flaxseed
- dutched cocoa
- cream of mushroom soup
- applesauce
- milk powder
- chili
- pecorino cheese
- yellow cornmeal
- rice wine
- arborio rice
- wild rice
- puff pastry
- apple juice
- green chili peppers
- blackberry
- capers
- apple cider
- salmon
- poppy seeds
- green cabbage
- dill weed
- apricots
- lemongrass
- self rising flour
- beer
- black olives
- parsnips
- mustard powder
- tart apple
- hamburger buns
- sake
- flaxseed meal
- cottage cheese
- goat cheese
- tortilla
- poblano peppers
- fruit
- snow peas
- old fashioned oats
- potato starch
- bulgur
- kalamata olives
- vegetable stock
- berry
- yellow mustard
- brown lentils
- water chestnuts
- chia seeds
- nuts
- okra
- oranges
- spelt
- corn oil
- button mushrooms
- lemon peel
- pear
- smoked sausage
- rum
- vermicelli
- apricot jam
- milk chocolate
- rhubarb
- napa cabbage
- chili sauce
- celery seeds
- pie crust
- bread
- sichuan peppers
- sunflower seeds
- andouille sausage
- lasagna noodles
- seasoning salt
- dark rum
- swiss chard
- ground chicken
- orzo pasta
- arrowroot
- great northern beans
- rice noodles
- bok choy
- pepperoni
- beef brisket
- hazelnuts
- sourdough starter
- liquid smoke
- baguette
- semolina flour
- arugula
- vanilla ice cream
- orange peel
- tabasco sauce
- lime zest
- superfine sugar
- green lentils
- seasoned salt
- horseradish
- medjool dates
- spaghetti sauce
- cream of chicken soup
- cane sugar
- italian tomato
- pizza sauce
- lemon rind
- cod
- celery salt
- chicken wings
- icing sugar
- provolone cheese
- broth
- grape tomato
- skin
- graham cracker crumbs
- parmesan rind
- portobello mushrooms
- ham hock
- chili paste
- miso
- polenta
- rose water
- navy beans
- flaky sea salt
- vegan butter
- refried beans
- baking potatoes
- white bread
- panko
- unbleached flour
- black tea
- blue cheese
- oats
- red kidney beans
- romano cheese
- olives
- red curry paste
- prosciutto
- jewish cuisine
- granulated garlic
- queso fresco cheese
- oat flour
- red beans
- condensed tomato soup
- green olives
- masa harina
- marshmallows
- figs
- sausage
- bamboo shoots
- mexican oregano
- caster sugar
- pita bread
- xanthan gum
- wheat germ
- habanero
- chinese five spice powder
- pork butt
- noodles
- fire roasted tomato
- powdered milk
- white wheat flour
- juniper berry
- linguine
- ginger paste
- instant espresso powder
- baby bok choy
- kombu
- iceberg lettuce
- smoked ham hock
- chili peppers
- sauerkraut
- chili oil
- soba noodles
- sea scallops
- rapid rise yeast
- wheat
- almond butter
- skim milk
- salt pork
- green cardamom pods
- turkey breast
- soy milk
- herbes de provence
- lamb shoulder
- seasoned rice vinegar
- ramen noodles
- dark corn syrup
- pearl onions
- watermelon
- sweet corn
- chorizo
- veal
- yellow squash
- winter squash
- palm sugar
- new potatoes
- crystallized ginger
- black mustard seeds
- pimiento peppers
- teriyaki sauce
- graham crackers
- rubbed sage
- tomato in juice
- gochujang
- bones
- creole seasoning
- strawberry jam
- white sesame seeds
- galangal
- white mushrooms
- lobster
- sugar snap peas
- rutabaga
- seasoned crumbs
- pumpkin seeds
- white bread flour
- pomegranate seeds
- harissa
- beef tenderloin
- chicken drumsticks
- silken tofu
- cognac
- marsala wine
- sambal oelek
- lamb shanks
- golden delicious apple
- rotisserie chicken
- yellow curry powder
- toasted pecans
- lemon grass
- lemon peppers
- fenugreek seeds
- fenugreek
- bulgur wheat
- guajillo chili peppers
- five spice powder
- pizza dough
- raw sugar
- farro
- steak
- wide egg noodles
- pickling salt
- sprinkles
- egg substitute
- brown rice flour
- dill seeds
- pomegranate molasses
- fontina cheese
- coconut cream
- millet
- simple syrup
- cinnamon powder
- desiccated coconut
- daikon radish
- prunes
- tabasco
- taco sauce
- raw shrimp
- savoy cabbage
- stock
- italian seasoned crumbs
- orange liqueur
- toasted pine nuts
- mung bean
- watercress
- dark molasses
- pork roast
- chinese black vinegar
- plums
- nori
- vermouth
- wheat bran
- enchilada sauce
- chard
- halibut
- ziti
- lima beans
- pasta shells
- spaghetti squash
- cranberry juice
- sweet chili sauce
- baby arugula
- thai chili
- safflower oil
- peppers
- club soda
- orange bell peppers
- pomegranate juice
- pepper jack cheese
- turkey stock
- edamame
- nigella seeds
- tomato juice
- demerara sugar
- rigatoni pasta
- mandarin oranges
- colby jack cheese
- kiwi
- sherry wine
- clam juice
- mexican blend cheese
- asiago cheese
- steamed rice
- phyllo dough
- tilapia
- wild mushrooms
- butter flavored shortening
- toasted coconut
- madeira wine
- beef roast
- pastry
- sweet soy sauce
- celery root
- espresso powder
- black sesame seeds
- cardamom seeds
- stewing beef
- chocolate syrup
- yellow peas
- baby corn
- gala apple
- nonfat yogurt
- escarole
- coconut flakes
- instant vanilla pudding
- granulated white sugar
- butter lettuce
- vanilla essence
- grapes
- matcha
- drumsticks
- baking cocoa
- dark beer
- orange marmalade
- kabocha
- jam
- summer squash
- maldon salt
- yams
- cauliflower rice
- red tomato
- instant mashed potato flakes
- fat
- candied ginger
- scotch bonnet peppers
- wood mushrooms
- bosc pears
- country style pork
- purple cabbage
- baby bella mushrooms
- baby potatoes
- petite tomato
- lemon pepper seasoning
- peppermint
- mexican cheese blend
- angel hair pasta
- unsulphured molasses
- green curry paste
- white potatoes
- raw pecans
- country bread
- egg roll wrappers
- clarified butter
- pork spareribs
- fuji apple
- gorgonzola cheese
- flaky salt
- calvados
- wine
- granulated garlic powder
- virgin coconut oil
- acorn squash
- white fish
- buckwheat flour
- bicarbonate of soda
- steamed white rice
- pasta sauce
- egg wash
- raw sunflower seeds
- ladyfingers
- coconut flour
- orange rind
- cream of coconut
- shelled edamame
- crusty bread
- baby red potatoes
- guinness
- sparkling water
- tangerine
- shaved parmesan
- wheat bread
- hot chili paste
- wine vinegar
- saltine crackers
- raw honey
- almond paste
- beef shank
- turkey carcass
- cinnamon sugar
- skirt steak
- birds eye chili
- matzo meal
- ranch dressing
- spicy brown mustard
- wide rice noodles
- pastry flour
- tempeh
- rump roast
- cacao powder
- roll wrappers
- shelled peas
- vanilla frosting
- no boil lasagna noodles
- stew meat
- chicken tenders
- farmers cheese
- plantains
- stout beer
- sushi rice
- oyster mushrooms
- roast
- brine
- salmon filets
- gin
- nut butter
- tart cherries
- green tea
- pico de gallo
- grand marnier
- bibb lettuce
- fleur de sel
- better than bouillon
- white peppercorns
- cavatappi
- sweet cherries
- rotini pasta
- coconut water
- wax beans
- grapefruit
- pineapple tidbits
- macadamia nuts
- lemon curd
- meringue powder
- corned beef
- espresso
- cornflakes
- bartlett pears
- triple sec
- sweet apple
- white quinoa
- pepperoncini peppers
- golden syrup
- hot chili sauce
- rice milk
- limeade
- rabbit
- amaretto liqueur
- quick rising yeast
- sour cherries
- red snapper
- scalded milk
- meyer lemon
- hot paprika
- pretzel salt
- orecchiette pasta
- toasted pumpkin seeds
- wheat starch
- artichokes
- glaze
- asafoetida powder
- marshmallow cream
- new mexico chili
- chocolate ganache
- bamboo
- pasilla chili
- italian cheese
- stir fry vegetables
- chinese eggplants
- turkey meat
- king oyster mushrooms
- baking apples
- chuck roast beef
- squash
- buns
- ras el hanout
- vine tomato
- instant brown rice
- chayote
- chocolate shavings
- farfalle
- unsalted butter
- boston lettuce
- golden delicious
- fennel bulbs
- nonfat greek yogurt
- sweet hungarian paprika
- eye steaks
- sazon seasoning
- yellow mustard seeds
- unseasoned rice vinegar
- kashmiri chili powder
- chinese chives
- lemon
- port wine
- blackstrap molasses
- gingersnap cookies
- piloncillo
- sultanas
- malt vinegar
- lager beer
- instant espresso
- pickled ginger
- brioche
- chicken fat
- littleneck clams
- apricot jelly
- choy sum
- chicken bones
- chili beans
- low moisture mozzarella cheese
- baking chocolate
- plum sauce
- meatballs
- duck
- chili seasoning
- light coconut milk
- quince
- manchego cheese
- mcintosh apples
- sour sauce
- corn husks
- yellow potatoes
- hominy
- daikon
- smoked salmon
- red beets
- sweet vermouth
- wok oil
- caramel sauce
- dark raisins
- sanding sugar
- fish stock
- great northern
- salad greens
- garlic chives
- brisket
- red chili sauce
- brown mustard seeds
- pappardelle pasta
- instant white rice
- kaiser rolls
- fusilli
- garlic oil
- lump crab
- oreo cookies
- gouda cheese
- pie dough
- chocolate sprinkles
- cointreau
- instant lemon pudding
- hard cheese
- dumpling wrappers
- collards
- raw pumpkin seeds
- glutinous rice flour
- vanilla pod
- hungarian paprika
- cake yeast
- champagne
- sweet rice flour
- salmon steaks
- brown onion
- crackers
- oxtail
- chuck roast steak
- white cornmeal
- basil pesto
- thai bird chili
- arbol chili
- waxy potatoes
- rainbow chard
- strawberry jelly
- striped bass
- baby portobello mushrooms
- honeycrisp apple
- white corn syrup
- black cardamom pods
- marinara
- tri tip beef
- black lentils
- sorghum flour
- cherry jam
- baby kale
- wheat crumbs
- pinto
- salami
- elbow pasta
- epazote
- baby lima beans
- beef bones
- lamb stew meat
- wheat tortillas
- enoki mushrooms
- bonito flakes
- gnocchi
- dungeness crab
- pickles
- blackberry jam
- haricot verts
- syrup
- beef flank steak
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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.
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Turkey Chili with Bush's Pinto Beans and Mushrooms
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Review: 4.39/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.2/10
Dairy Free Crack Chicken Noodle Soup (Instant Pot & Stove Top Directions)
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Slow Cooker Apple Pear Cider (Gluten, dairy, egg, soy, peanut & tree nut free; top 8 free; vegan
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Chicken Stir Fry With Broccoli and Green Beans
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Review: 4.39/5 Dish Dragon Score: 5.4/10
Chocolate Mousse For Two (GF, DF, Egg, Soy, Peanut, Tree nut Free, Top 8 Free)
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Review: 4.39/5 Dish Dragon Score: 5.4/10
