Croissant pizza crust and lobster roll pastacreativity is the name of the game with this exciting trend.
Matt Armendariz
Should you have pizza for dinner or maybe Chinese food?
Is it a Taco Tuesday, or do you want to try some Thai?
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The latest culinary craze says you dont have to choose.
Meet the new menu makeover: the mashup.
Intuitively named,food mashupsmix and match familiar favorites into something new.
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Gen X and Boomers will feast on this all-new food fusion in 2024," the report reads.
Because this is a newer trend with almost endless possibilities, it can feel overwhelming to try out.
Why are we seeing so many food mashups now?
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Popular culture has fueled a generation of foodies.
Shows likeDiners Drive-ins and Divesshow some creative meals you probably wouldn’t come up with on your own.
All these factors lead to people being more open to eatingand makingtheir own unique food mashups.
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After all, it’s the best of both worlds.
Another reason theyre so popular?
Theres no wrong way to go about it.
“Everyones comfort food is different.
What you are familiar with, plus a new style, equals a perfect mashup.
To get started, Bisioulis suggests you work with something youre familiar with.
For example, Bisioulis took her signaturelobster rolland turned it into a pasta dish.
By combining two familiar meals, she created a new, unique twist.
This gives you an excellent jumping-off point for experimentation, layering in unique flavors to spice up your food.
This tip isnt just for home chefs but professionals, too.
The most exciting mashup Im using at my restaurant is our chicken Kyiv meatballs,” she says.
“My mom made the best chicken Kyiv.
As Bisioulis says, You cant go wrong with a tried-and-true technique.
