Cherry liqueur is a strong-flavored alcoholic beverage with a sweet and syrupy consistency. Chefs and bartenders use it as a flavoring ingredient in recipes for fondue, mixed drinks, pastries, meat dishes, and other culinary treats. The best cherry liqueur substitutes include cherry syrup, chocolate liqueur, cherry wine, apple cider, vermouth, and cherry jam. While these […]
Food Substitutes
Seafood Stock Substitute
Seafood stock is a flavorful, often full-bodied, soup base made from fish bones, non-fatty sea fish heads, and lobster shells. It serves as the foundation of seafood soups, adding flavor and consistency to chowders, bisques, and other seafood-based recipes. Foods that make excellent substitutes for seafood stock include fumet (fish stock), vegetable broth, chicken broth, clam […]
Gochugaru Substitute
Gochugaru is a coarse chili powder made from deseeded dried chili peppers and has a hot, spicy flavor with a sweet edge. It is considered an indispensable ingredient in Korean dishes like gojuchang (a spicy chili paste) and kimchi (a strong-flavored fermented vegetable dish), soups, and stews. Some numerous spices and flakes can be used […]
Escarole Substitute
Escarole is a dark, leafy, green vegetable in the chicory family. It has a slightly bitter taste that lends a subtle flavor to cooked foods and salads. Kale, curly endives, chicory, and spinach are good escarole substitutes because they all have a similar bitter flavor. Like escarole, these dark, leafy vegetables are an excellent source […]
Substitute for Feta Cheese
Feta cheese is a brined cheese made from sheep’s milk that has a soft and crumbly texture. Originally from Greece, feta cheese is a staple in Greek salad dishes. Feta is also used in pastry dishes and as a table cheese. Various kinds of cheese are great substitutes for feta cheese. Cotija, halloumi, goat cheese, […]
Substitutes for Palm Shortening
Shortening is any solid or semi-solid fat, such as lard and margarine. Today, people think of hydrogenated oils such as Crisco as shortening. Like lard, vegetable-based shortening has a scoopable texture and a high smoke point. It’s safe for frying without spatters or popping because of its low water content. Shortening is 100% fat. It […]
Shrimp Paste Substitute
Sauces and pastes are an important part of cooking. Whether you are stir-frying or making curry paste, sauces are commonly used in Asian recipes. While most people enjoy having these condiments in their food people with vegetarian or vegan food preferences may find it less appetizing. With the advent of cross-cultural relationships across the world, […]
Substitution for Orange Juice in Cooking and Baking – A Guide
A recipe that you’re cooking calls for orange juice, but you don’t have any at hand. Or you’re allergic to oranges, or to citrus in general. So what can you use instead of orange juice? It’s going to depend on the role orange juice plays in your recipe. A recipe that needs acidity so as […]
Substitute for Cornstarch
Cornstarch has so many uses in the kitchen and can seem like an essential ingredient to get the thickness or special texture you want in a dish or to stabilize foods in some of your favorite recipes. But is it healthy? The truth about cornstarch may make you want to find alternatives. Cornstarch is like […]
How to Make a Substitute for Balsamic Vinegar
Balsamic vinegar imparts a special flavor in salad dressings, marinades, and sauces. But what to do if a recipe calls for balsamic vinegar and you are all out? Or perhaps you have hesitated to purchase this type of vinegar because it tends to cost more than other, cheaper and more basic types? Don’t despair, we […]