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Food Mill Substitutes: The Best Alternatives

Last Updated on May 6, 2022 by

A food mill is a manually operated kitchen utensil that pureés or processes food into a paste. Made of stainless steel, plastic, or aluminum, a food mill has three pieces: a bowl, a grinding plate, and a handle. A basic food mill has one grinding plate, while more sophisticated models come with numerous grinding plates, […]

Gordon Ramsay Alfredo Sauce: Two Recipes & Alternatives

Last Updated on May 9, 2022 by

While there’s no official Gordon Ramsay alfredo sauce recipe, this article provides some alternative alfredo sauce recipes as well as Gordon Ramsay’s famous white sauce recipe. Gordon Ramsay White Sauce White sauce, also known as bechame sauce, is a sauce made with butter, flour, and milk, and is traditionally served with pasta. Alfredo sauce is […]

Cherry Heering Substitute

Last Updated on May 9, 2022 by

Cherry Heering is a Danish cherry-flavored liqueur or brandy made from Stevens cherries, neutral grain spirit, and spices. Cherry Heering is deep-red, syrupy, and tastes of sweet cherries and bitter almond. It’s loved by bartenders and chefs around the world as one of the best cherry spirits, either on its own or as an essential […]

Cherry Liqueur Substitute

Last Updated on May 9, 2022 by

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 […]

Seafood Stock Substitute

Last Updated on May 9, 2022 by

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

Last Updated on May 9, 2022 by

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

Last Updated on May 9, 2022 by

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

Last Updated on May 9, 2022 by

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

Last Updated on May 9, 2022 by

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

Last Updated on May 8, 2022 by

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, […]