Help me think of food combos with the word "and". Like "chips and salsa".

September 16, 2008 9:25 AM

I want a spread for a party where all the food can be described as "_____ and ______", like "chips and salsa", "beans and rice" and "bangers and mash". Help me think of more.

The closer it is to party food (finger food, snacks, side dishes), the better. But go ahead and list anything you can think of: maybe I can think of a way to hack an ampersandy dish into party food.

Oh, also no alcoholic drinks. I can think those up easy.

posted by 23skidoo to food & drink (71 comments total)

Fish & Chips.
Mac & Cheese.
posted by Tomorrowful at 9:28 AM on September 16, 2008

Burgers and fries.
posted by Cool Papa Bell at 9:29 AM on September 16, 2008

Shrimp and grits.
posted by Alpenglow at 9:30 AM on September 16, 2008

ham & cheese
pb&j
posted by advicepig at 9:30 AM on September 16, 2008

franks and beans
posted by pupdog at 9:31 AM on September 16, 2008

Bacon and Eggs
Pie and Mash
Liver and Onions (maybe not your kind of party food)
posted by le morte de bea arthur at 9:32 AM on September 16, 2008

neeps and taddies
posted by Wet Spot at 9:33 AM on September 16, 2008 [1 favorite]

meat and potatoes
spaghetti and meatballs
posted by lee at 9:33 AM on September 16, 2008

APPLES AND ORANGES
posted by grobstein at 9:34 AM on September 16, 2008 [1 favorite]

cheese and crackers
surf and turf
melon and prosciutto
posted by pupdog at 9:34 AM on September 16, 2008

If you don't mind unhealthy food items, you could deep-fry the aforementioned mac and cheese to make it more party food-ish (easier to eat, etc.).
posted by mismatched at 9:35 AM on September 16, 2008

peas and carrots
posted by jtfowl0 at 9:35 AM on September 16, 2008

bread and butter
posted by Wet Spot at 9:36 AM on September 16, 2008

surf and turf
chicken and a biscuit
milk and cookies
coffee and pie

For the music selection, I beg you to avoid
Coheed and Cambria
Captain & Tennille
posted by The White Hat at 9:36 AM on September 16, 2008

bread and water
posted by grobstein at 9:36 AM on September 16, 2008 [1 favorite]

chicken and waffles
posted by vacapinta at 9:38 AM on September 16, 2008

Chicken and Waffles?
Cake and Ice Cream?
Cookies and Milk
posted by piedmont at 9:40 AM on September 16, 2008

Cock and balls.

(rooster fries and rocky mountain oysters)
posted by notsnot at 9:40 AM on September 16, 2008

We used to have "punch and pie" parties at school. So, um... punch and pie.
posted by backseatpilot at 9:41 AM on September 16, 2008 [1 favorite]

bubble and squeak!
beans and cornbread (had a fight)
pork chops and applesauce (to be pronounced in a Peter Brady/Bogart drawl)
posted by Dr. Wu at 9:41 AM on September 16, 2008

milk and honey.

green eggs and ham.

meat and potatoes.

peaches and cream.

bread and circuses?
posted by amicamentis at 9:41 AM on September 16, 2008

Not party food but --

Pork chops and applesauce. I like apples and oranges, funny. Also bread and water (or bread and butter).
posted by ClaudiaCenter at 9:42 AM on September 16, 2008

If you're having the party in Charm City, don't forget about fries and gravy. (Though I'm not sure that would work well at a party....)
posted by rtha at 9:42 AM on September 16, 2008

blueberries & cream
burgers & mash
peanut butter & bacon
peaches & regalia
posted by jessamyn at 9:43 AM on September 16, 2008

You could get a chill party vibe with Simon & Garfunkel.
posted by amicamentis at 9:44 AM on September 16, 2008

biscuits & gravy
beans & bacon
and for any pregnant ladies: ice cream & pickles
posted by mitzyjalapeno at 9:46 AM on September 16, 2008

After dinner: coffee and cigarettes.
posted by amicamentis at 9:47 AM on September 16, 2008

red beans and rice
soup and sandwich
hot dogs and chili
corned beef and cabbage
posted by elle.jeezy at 9:48 AM on September 16, 2008

Peanut butter and chocolate.
posted by Cool Papa Bell at 9:49 AM on September 16, 2008

Nuts & gum.
posted by dirtdirt at 9:52 AM on September 16, 2008 [1 favorite]

Kibbles and bits
bagel and cream cheese
Pretzels and beer
posted by JohnnyGunn at 9:53 AM on September 16, 2008

cookies 'n' cream
posted by grobstein at 9:54 AM on September 16, 2008

tooth paste and orange juice
posted by netbros at 9:56 AM on September 16, 2008 [1 favorite]

I'm a little lad who loves berries & cream.
posted by owtytrof at 9:58 AM on September 16, 2008 [1 favorite]

black and white (cookie or milkshake)
chips and dip
posted by iconomy at 9:58 AM on September 16, 2008

What, no chicken and a biscuit? No peanut butter and jelly? No strawberries and cream? Come on, people, we can do better than this.

"Apples and cheese" describes a plate of the aforementioned foods in my household, but I don't know that it's a common enough pairing to rate being included in a food idiom party.
posted by majick at 10:04 AM on September 16, 2008

black and tan!
posted by kaseijin at 10:12 AM on September 16, 2008 [1 favorite]

Steak and eggs
posted by phoenixy at 10:13 AM on September 16, 2008

Wait. No alcoholic beverages. I fail.
posted by kaseijin at 10:13 AM on September 16, 2008

Beans and wieners?
posted by kaseijin at 10:14 AM on September 16, 2008

It doesn't seem to have been posted... Corned beef and cabbage?
posted by piedmont at 10:18 AM on September 16, 2008

Salt and vinegar
Cheese and onion
Cheese and pickle
Jelly and ice cream (UK - translates to Jello and ice cream)
posted by skylar at 10:18 AM on September 16, 2008

Straw and Hay

Wine and Cheese
Champagne and Strawberries
Black and Tan
Now and Laters
posted by BigLankyBastard at 10:18 AM on September 16, 2008

Pork and Beans.
posted by gramcracker at 10:19 AM on September 16, 2008

Nuts and berries.
Half and half.
posted by sculpin at 10:20 AM on September 16, 2008

Nuts and Bolts!

wine and cheese
bread and cheese
tea and crumpets
salt and pepper (a stretch)
oil and vinegar (also a stretch)
sugar and spice
steak and potatoes
brats and beer
fruit and nuts
pancakes and syrup
nuts and bolts
posted by Stewriffic at 10:20 AM on September 16, 2008

s and wich.
posted by zamboni at 10:21 AM on September 16, 2008 [11 favorites]

Good & Plenty
posted by grateful at 10:24 AM on September 16, 2008 [1 favorite]

Bubble and squeak
Mother and child reunion
posted by timeistight at 10:24 AM on September 16, 2008

liver and onions
steak and potatos
mashed potatos and gravy
ketchup and mustard
burger and fries
coffee and cigarettes
turkey and dressing
and my uncle's all time favorite : Kimchi and mashed potatoes and gravy
posted by BrnP84 at 10:25 AM on September 16, 2008

Mother and child reunion

Yeah, I was trying to come up with an "and" formula for "calf boiled in its mother's milk" as well.
posted by grobstein at 10:27 AM on September 16, 2008

M&Ms, of course.
posted by grateful at 10:27 AM on September 16, 2008

A loaf of bread and a jug of wine

And...thou?
posted by sondrialiac at 10:40 AM on September 16, 2008 [1 favorite]

soup and grilled cheese

(best dinner ever!)
posted by machine at 10:55 AM on September 16, 2008

latkes and hamentoshen?
posted by grobstein at 10:57 AM on September 16, 2008

milk and honey.
posted by goethean at 11:00 AM on September 16, 2008 [1 favorite]

Cake and coffee
Ham and eggs
Beef and broccoli
Sweet and sour chicken
Red beans and rice
Ham and cheese
posted by SuperSquirrel at 11:00 AM on September 16, 2008

Ooh, just thought of another: shake and bake.
posted by SuperSquirrel at 11:02 AM on September 16, 2008 [1 favorite]

Gin and Tonic
Sweet and Sour (sauce, etc.)
Hot and Spicy (wings, nuts, etc.)
Soft and Chewy (cookies, etc.)
Lemon and Honey
Artichoke and Spinach Dip
Steak and Shrimp (or other Seafood)
Peanut Butter and Crackers
Peanut Butter and Honey (on Celery)
Broccoli and Cheese
Chicken and Dumplings
Beef and Broccoli
Cereal and Milk
posted by LadyBonita at 11:06 AM on September 16, 2008

Soup and salad
posted by NikitaNikita at 11:10 AM on September 16, 2008

I don't think anyone mentioned Mike & Ike.
posted by owtytrof at 11:29 AM on September 16, 2008

Dates and bacon. This is usually called Devils on Horseback but I usually just leave the garlic out of the center and wrap a date in a slice of bacon. Pop the tray in the oven and leave it alone until the bacon is crispy.

Stick a toothpick in each one and you've got finger food!
posted by bilabial at 12:10 PM on September 16, 2008

hummus and tehina
posted by watercarrier at 12:43 PM on September 16, 2008

Wine and cheese
Strawberries and champagne
Beer and pretzels
Kibbles 'n Bits

(well, maybe not the last one)
posted by sandraregina at 1:03 PM on September 16, 2008

The Body and Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

AKA Wine and Wafers
posted by sondrialiac at 1:24 PM on September 16, 2008

Cheese and Pineapple -- the ultimate British party food!
posted by tallus at 3:00 PM on September 16, 2008

Shepherd's pie and (Krug) Champagne? That's what Jeffrey Archer used to serve at his parties.
posted by iviken at 3:00 PM on September 16, 2008

Skittles & Beer
posted by kirstk at 3:30 PM on September 16, 2008

Not even remotely a party food, but beans and taters.
posted by dilettante at 6:24 PM on September 16, 2008

locusts and honey.
posted by sfenders at 8:03 PM on September 16, 2008 [1 favorite]

Diet Coke & Mentos?
posted by knile at 8:20 PM on September 16, 2008