There are cheap and readily available spices like ginger, pepper and chili. Yet there are also expensive and hard-to-find ones like cardamom. Have you ever encountered a recipe that calls for this potent and versatile spice? Cardamom is a staple spice in many Asian countries, particularly in South Asia. It has a spicy flavor, but […]
Food Substitutes
Substitution for Fennel Bulb: Your Top 5 Fennel Substitute Picks
Fennel bulb looks really weird. From a distance, it looks like a cross between an onion and celery. But it is one nutritious and versatile vegetable that often gets overlooked. Maybe you’re one of those people not fond of it that’s why you don’t have one in your kitchen. Yet you stumble upon recipes that […]
The Top Three Summer Savory Substitutes You Should Know
Summer savory is the more popular of the savory spices known for being minty and pungent. But with its sweeter and more delicate aroma, summer savory is preferred by many cooks over its cousin, winter savory. While summer savory has been used in food preparation for the past 2,000 years, let’s face it — not […]
Counting Down The Five Best Guajillo Pepper Substitutes
Picture this scenario–you saw a recipe for salsa and decided to follow it. Alas, you realized that you don’t have guajillo pepper that the recipe calls for. Should you abandon your plans? Or look for other ingredients to be used in lieu of the said spice? Guajillo pepper is slowly gaining popularity worldwide. As the […]
5 Dijon Mustard Substitute That You Can Easily Use
I love to prepare sandwiches and subs for my kids. They just find it so hard to resist. One ingredient that is very commonly used in these types of food is Dijon mustard. While I usually have a bottle of that in my cabinet, there are times when I run out of this condiment. If […]
Substitute for Peanut Oil: Your 5 Best Choices
Peanut oil is a favorite of mine. It is a healthy choice as it doesn’t have fats detrimental to the heart. Its mild flavor also makes it a good choice for deep frying, roasting, and grilling. But while it has many health benefits, this doesn’t mean you will be able to use peanut oil all […]
The 5 Best Substitutes For Sage for Your Favorite Recipes
Sage is a herb that is probably best known for flavoring turkey and chicken. It is thus a herb that is very much in demand during Thanksgiving. But if you don’t keep one in your cabinet, there are other spices that you can use in lieu of sage. What is a sage? The sage grows […]
A List of the 5 Best Carrot Substitutes
You don’t need to be Bugs Bunny to know how tasty and nutritious carrots are. But what’ll happen if you’re preparing salad or soup, and you realize that you don’t have a carrot in the fridge? Is there any carrot substitute that you can use instead? I particularly love carrots especially when I juice it. […]
Substitute for Cumin Powder: The 7 Best Alternatives
Cumin powder is a ground spice made from the seeds of the cumin plant (Cuminum cyminum). Cumin powder is yellow in hue and gives dishes an earthy, citrusy taste with a hint of heat. The spice is commonly used to add depth to curries, chutneys, stews, and soups. The best substitutes for cumin powder are […]
Top 5 Rosemary Substitutes for Any Recipe
From crispy roasted chicken to turkey meatloaf to the simple rosemary bread, there are a lot of recipes that require rosemary. However, there will always be instances when you don’t have rosemary in your cupboard. Is there any rosemary substitute that you can use in lieu of the aromatic herb? What is rosemary? the branches […]