Food is, pun very much intended, the ultimate matter of taste. Everyone has their favorites, their restrictions and those few dishes that end up being irresistible. But by the same token, some combinations or techniques are so baffling, folks had to share them online.
Someone asked “What is considered a crime against food?” and people shared the culinary “delights” they think should never have seen the light of day. From poor taste to truly abominable recipes, get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote the worst examples and be sure to share your own thoughts in the comments section below.
#1
Putting gold flakes or wrapping food in gold. It adds no extra flavor or texture. It's just there for show.
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155points
#2
I will defend this one until my dying breath.
Candy corn DOES NOT... belong on pizza.
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153points
#3
The gelatin everything trend from the 50s. Got some leftovers? Put it in jello! Fold in mayonnaise so it's slightly opaque! Just open up whatever cans you have in the house - pineapple, corn, olives, chicken - and layer them all into a mold shaped like a fish! Is there fish in here? Who knows, who cares! God is dead and only aspic remains.
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133points
#4
Remember when the British colonized the entire world for spices and then created their breakfast delicacy…. beans on toast? Sincerely, an Indian.
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129points
#6
Using a donut as a hamburger bun. I've seen it. Good god, people.
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120points
#7
One day I saw one of my coworkers open an Oreo, scrape the cream into the freaking garbage, and eat only the cookies. Apparently it's 'too sweet' for her. I almost called 911. A part of me died inside that day, knowing such behavior exists.
114points
#8
Overcooked, chewy seafood. What a waste of expensive ingredients.
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101points
#9
My ex-wife used to boil ribs so they tasted mushy. Then, she'd get offended when I took over the rib-cooking responsibilities and made them in a smoker. No one should have to eat boiled ribs.
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101points
#10
I know quite a few people that enjoy iced coffee and lemonade together. Sounds like a crime against beverages to me.
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82points
#11
A friend of mine used to take two Pop Tarts and a chicken patty and make a sandwich out of them. True story.
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78points
#14
Microwaving ice cream...not to melt it slightly and make it easier to scoop, but rather to make full on ice cream bisque.
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65points
#15
I used to live with a roommate, and every time a bottle of sauce was about 2/3 empty, he would fill it up with water and shake it before to 'get his money's worth.' I thought it was absolutely disgusting.
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65points
#16
My sister eats green bell peppers filled with whipped cream. She's been doing it since she was 7 years old, and I have insisted from the very beginning that it's gross and wrong. I tried it recently just to say I have, and it's just as gross as you might imagine — like you're having salad and dessert at the same time.
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63points
#17
In Buffalo, eating your wings with Ranch dressing is a offense that is punishable by exile to Cleveland.
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60points
#19
I had a friend who would make really good sushi, but they put Altoids mints in it. Not a great taste.
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56points
