Cooking substitutes

You’re planning to have fried chicken for dinner, so you decided to make your favorite gravy. You opened the kitchen cabinet, but unfortunately, you forgot to restock …

If you’re a fan of making Mexican food but have unfortunately run out of queso fresco, a popular cheese used in Mexican recipes—you’re in luck! …

Star anise are the pretty little seed pods taken from the illicium verum plant. They usually have eight points, with each point holding a seed.  …

Balsamic vinegar is used in many recipes because of its unique taste. It isn’t used in cooking, but rather to drizzle over a dish to …

Sesame oil is commonly used in many Asian dishes. It’s made from sesame seeds, as the name suggests.  A few different kinds of sesame oil …

Nothing ever beats the flavor and creamy goodness of cream cheese!  Whether you use it to make cheesecakes, frostings, bagel spread, mashed sweet potatoes, curries, or dips, …

Curry powder is an essential ingredient for several recipes, especially Indian recipes, such as chickpea curry. It is also used in seasoning, soups, and stews.  …

Are you following a Southeast Asian recipe that calls for lemongrass?  This unique herb has a special lemon and herb flavor that stands out in …

Looking for a peanut oil substitute for your next recipe?  It’s common to run out of an ingredient right when you need it most. Another …

Many recipes call for the use of cheesecloth. However, if you’re not into caseiculture – the craft of cheese making – then you’re unlikely to …