Food 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 prawn […]

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 that happens […]

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 […]

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. The 5 best substitute for Sage What […]

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. I […]

Has it ever happened to you that you need cumin powder for a particular recipe, only to realize that you don’t have one in your spice cabinet? Maybe you’re preparing chicken curry or your own taco seasoning. So you wonder—is there any substitute for cumin that you can use? Related Article: Substitution for Fennel Bulb: Your […]

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? Top 5 Rosemary Subtitutes that […]

One of the world’s leading authorities on food trends, Whole Foods, released its predictions for 2017 food trends. The list was made by experts who track consumer behavior at more than 400 of the chain’s stores. And guess what’s predicted to be all the rage this year? Mirin or other Mirin substitute. What Is the Best […]

“I cook with wine, sometimes I even add it to the food.“ W.C. FieldsBesides drinking, wine has three primary uses in the kitchen: as a cooking liquid, as a marinade ingredient and as a flavoring in a finished dish. The main function of this delicious drink is to enhance, intensify and accent the aroma of […]

Many food ingredients are simply put, irreplaceable. The French wine, American beefsteak, Swiss and Belgian chocolate are perfect examples. They are all considered as one of a kind. But, quite often it is either impossible to find the exact match of an ingredient, or it is rather expensive to get it. That is why it […]