Why it works: Cherry tomato and cream cheese work together. They rank in the top 69% of all ingredient pairs. Both carry isoamyl acetate, which smells banana, pear. The science ↓
Cherry Balls
Ingredients
Directions
stuff whole (or half) cherry tomatoes with cream cheese, a cheese spread, egg salad or tuna salad.
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Nutrition, whole recipe (rough)
Counts 6 of 8 ingredients. The other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and add nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume: 6 portions
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Salmon | 100g cooked | 208 |
| Cheese | 1 oz (28g) cheddar | 113 |
| Cream Cheese | 1 oz (28g) | 99 |
| Cherry | 1 cup (138g) | 87 |
| Egg | 1 large egg (50g) | 78 |
| Tomato | 1 medium (123g) | 22 |
| Spread | not in our table | 0 |
| Salad | not in our table | 0 |
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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Cherry tomato + cream cheesetop 69% of all pairsSmell alikemoderateCooked together0 recipes
Shared aroma: isoamyl acetate (banana, pear).
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