5 Substitutes for Cornmeal That Aren’t Corny!
Cornmeal is ground, dried corn, and is a signature ingredient in recipes from all over the world! From Mexican food like tacos and tortillas to Venezuelan arepas, Italian polenta, and...
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Yoda Olinyk is a professional chef and recipe developer based in London, Ontario. She has written, edited and published dozens of recipes, including her best-selling cookbook memoir in August, 2020.
No Eggs, No Problem! Easy Egg Substitutes for Baking
Have you ever been in a situation where you take everything you need to bake that special cake out of the fridge and pantry, only to realize you’re out of...
7 Great Almond Flour (Meal) Substitutes
Almond flour (or almond meal, as it is sometimes known) is made from finely ground raw, peeled almonds. It is slightly sweet and makes delicious, gluten-free baked goods! High in...
6 Good Coconut Flour Substitutes
Coconut flour is ground, dried coconut meat, which is often the by-product of coconut milk production. It is very popular in certain diets because, in general, most people can consume...
5 Excellent Brown Sugar Substitutes
Brown sugar has a signature golden or brown color, due to naturally occurring molasses. Often it is a form of unrefined (or sometimes partially refined) sugar, but you can also...
6 Great Substitutes for Spelt Flour
Did you know that spelt is one of the oldest known grains in the world!? It is certainly one of the first ways wheat was ever used in the mass...
7 Substitutes for Vanilla Extract
First, let’s talk about vanilla! Vanilla is a spice derived from vanilla orchids that are primarily grown in Mexico. Three major species of vanilla are currently grown globally, all of which derive from a...
7 Amazing Tasso Ham Substitutes
Tasso, from the Spanish word Tasajo, meaning jerky, is a cured and smoked pork product similar to ham. It is most popular in Louisiana in dishes such as jambalaya, gumbo, étouffée,...
6 Great Fish Sauce Substitutes
Fish sauce is a popular condiment in East Asian cuisine, particularly in Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, and the Philippines, as well as in Europe especially in the Mediterranean. Fish sauce is...
6 Excellent Tapioca Flour Substitutes
Tapioca flour, sometimes called tapioca starch or tapioca powder, is made from cassava root and is used as a flour, thickening agent, and sometimes in household cleaners. It is a...
5 Creole Seasoning Subs + Homemade Creole Seasoning Recipe
Creole seasoning is a magical blend of powdered spices that have been used in Creole cooking for centuries! Creole cooking has a rich history that spans from the American south,...
The Best 7 Dashi Substitutes
Dashi is a Japanese stock known for its rich, complex, salty flavor, and because it is packed with umami! Umami is known as our fifth flavor (along with salty, sweet, sour,...
5 Honey Substitutes You’ll BEE Loving
Honey is likely the oldest sweetener in the world and is certainly one of the most loved, and the one with the most variety. And it’s all thanks to the...
10 Alternatives To Kosher Salt
Kosher salt (sometimes referred to as: “kitchen salt,” “coarse salt,” “cooking salt,” “flake salt,” or “kashering salt”) is the premier choice of salt for professional chefs around the world, particularly...
9 Chickpea Flour Substitutes That Will Make Your Heart Pulse
Chickpea flour has many different names! You may see chickpea flour labeled as: gram, chana, garbanzo, cici bean or besan. All these flours are one in the same—finely ground flour...
7 Great Arrowroot Powder Substitutes
Arrowroot powder (sometimes called arrowroot starch or arrowroot flour) is a starch derived from a variety of plants, most commonly American arrowroot (which is a form of bamboo tuber) but...
8 of the Best Poblano Pepper Substitutes
Poblano peppers are well known around the world for their garden-fresh flavor and deep, forest-green color. They originate in Puebla, Mexico and are especially popular there, as well as in...
7 Sweet Substitutes For Agave Syrup
If you’ve ever had a tequila shot, you’ve tasted agave… although the drink and the syrup have very little in common other than the fact that they are both derived...
Best 8 Sambal Oelek Substitutes
Sambal oelek (sometimes just called sambal) is a wonderful, spicy condiment originating in Indonesia. It has now become popular worldwide, especially in Asian countries as well as in North America...
7 Popular Substitutes for Celery Salt
If you’re a fan of the Blood Mary cocktail, you’re a fan of celery salt! Or, if you like Chicago-style hotdogs! Celery salt is so beloved in America, it is...
8 Good Sesame Oil Substitutes
Sesame oil is one of the most ancient condiments in the world! Sesame seeds require less water than most crops, so they were able to thrive during many droughts, and...
5 Excellent Substitutes For Shortening
Shortening is used primarily in baking to make flaky and flavorful baked goods. Shortening is typically made from vegetable oils and is either pure white or a pale yellowish color....
7 Fantastic Alternatives for Tofu
Tofu is one of those foods that you either love or hate. But we think tofu has a bad reputation and we’re ready to change it! It is believed that...
9 Good Fromage Blanc Substitutes
Fromage blanc, or white cheese, is a popular French cheese. It is popular in Europe for its mild flavor and versatility and is enjoyed for breakfast with fruit, in savory dishes,...