Why it works: Grape and cheese work together. They rank in the top 13% of all ingredient pairs, and cooks put them together in 266 recipes. Both carry 2-isopropyl-3-methoxypyrazine, which smells earthy, pea. The science ↓
Easy Grape & Gorgonzola Topping for Chicken, Pork or Crostini
1 1/3 cups toppingIngredients
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Nutrition, whole recipe (rough)
What these numbers assume: 4 portions
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Cheese | 1 oz (28g) cheddar | 113 |
| Grape | 1/2 cup (76g) | 62 |
| Red Grape | 1/2 cup (76g) | 62 |
One typical portion per ingredient; the recipe's quantities are not counted. A rough guide only, not for medical or dietary planning.
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The flavor team
The pairs that carry this dish. Each one is judged two ways: how much their aromas overlap, and how often cooks already put them together.
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Grape + cheesetop 13% of all pairsSmell alikemoderateCooked together266 recipes
Shared aroma: 2-isopropyl-3-methoxypyrazine (earthy, pea).
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Grape + canola oiltop 19% of all pairsSmell alikemoderateCooked together145 recipes
Shared aroma: 2-nonenal (fatty, green).
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Canola oil + cheesetop 21% of all pairsSmell alikemoderateCooked together135 recipes
Shared aroma: 2-nonenal (fatty, green).
Ranks compare each pair with 20,000 random ingredient pairs on CompKitchen. How we score pairs
Swap the grape
How well each one fits the dish's main ingredients (canola oil, cheese):
- Avocadofits better
- Coconutfits better
- Pumpkinfits about as well
- Grapethe original
Fit is the average pairing score against canola oil, cheese. Candidates are from the same food group and used in at least 100 recipes.
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