Creative Food Mashup Recipes You'll Wish You Invented

Togarashi Beef Burgers

The bold flavours of Japanese togarashi, ginger and miso add a trendy twist to the beloved burger.

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Popcorn Chicken Po'Boys

This recipe kicks chicken up a notch with a simple buttermilk marinade—it adds tangy flavour and keeps the meat tender and juicy. For a lighter version, skip the rolls and serve over leafy greens. It's great served with frosty mugs of beer.

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Watercress 'Cappuccino'

Pour the soup over the whipped cream at the table so guests can watch it foam to the surface (resembling the froth on a cappuccino coffee). This vibrant peppery soup is an impressive kickoff to a spring dinner party! 

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Vegetarian Tikka Masala Naan Pizza

Pizza night is an ideal opportunity to go vegetarian during the week. Here, we've switched out the usual toppings for luscious layers of Indian flavour.

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Butter Chicken Skillet Mac And Cheese

We've taken the classic Indian flavours of butter chicken and paired it with macaroni for the ultimate comfort meal.

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Japanese Snack Mix Popcorn

Make popcorn way more exciting by adding bits of nori, togarashi, sesame seeds and Japanese mixed crackers for a snack you won’t want to share.

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The Ultimate Candied Bacon

You may have seen chocolate-dipped bacon at your local food fair or bacon in chocolate-bar form at your local specialty store, but I promise you that this version surpasses anything else. Dipping the candied bacon only halfway allows guests to grab a piece without getting their hands covered in chocolate.

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Thai Peanut Beef Tacos

If you like the flavour of a Thai coconut curry, you'll love these creamy and crunchy tacos topped with ripe mango and colourful coleslaw mix. Feel free to use ground chicken, turkey or pork instead of beef, if that's what you prefer.

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Tortellini Tomato Bites

These pasta salad skewers are excellent for parties, as they come together in no time. Kids will love them, but for a group of adults, feel free to add stronger flavours, like halved olives or morsels of blue cheese.

 

Grilled Antipasto Focaccia Sandwich

Italian food is all about sharing, so why not serve a giant sweet and spicy grilled sandwich as an appetizer? Offer it up on a wooden board with a serrated knife and invite company to cut their own pieces—as little or as big as they like.

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Egg Benedict Oatmeal

Poaching an egg isn't as difficult as you may think. The trick is to keep the water at a gentle simmer and give it a good stir before you add the egg. Look for small ham steaks alongside bacon in the supermarket, or use up leftover cooked ham.

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Festive "Taco" Pasta Salad

This Mexican-inspired pasta salad will surely brighten any family reunion. Its colourful Mexican flavours, paired with fresh ingredients like cilantro, peppers, red onion and cherry tomatoes make it the perfect dish for serving large crowds.

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Gourmet Cheeseburger Pizza

Cheeseburger? Pizza? Have both!

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Sheet Pan Peach, Prosciutto And Arugula Pizza

Peaches might seem like an unusual pizza topping, but in this recipe, their sweetness is the perfect foil for salty, crispy prosciutto, creamy mozzarella and sharp arugula. We promise, once you try this, you'll be converted!

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