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...
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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.
10 Alternatives To Kosher Salt
Kosher salt (sometimes referred to as: “kitchen salt,” “coarse salt,” “cooking salt,” “flake salt,” or “kashering salt”) is a type of salt that’s loved by many professional chefs around the...
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,...
The Best 9 Camembert Substitutes (That Aren’t Brie)
Camembert cheese originated in, you guessed it… Camembert, France! This beloved French cheese has been around for a long time and is a favorite with the French. It’s been around...
6 Substitutes for Halloumi, a.k.a. the Squeaky Cheese
Halloumi cheese originated in Cyprus and is most popular in Cyprus, Greece and the Middle East. But in recent years, halloumi has become a worldwide phenomenon. As people discover halloumi...
9 Great Sour Cream Substitutes
So many of our favorite foods are topped with a dollop of good ol’ sour cream! Pierogi, tacos, nachos… And sour cream is the primary ingredient in some of our...
Looking for Nutritional Yeast Substitutes? Try These 8 Nooch Alternatives
Nutritional yeast is a powdered yeast of the Saccharomyces cerevisiae variety. This type of yeast is also what makes brewer’s yeast and baker’s yeast, although the three are very different. Nutritional yeast...
10 Great Hoisin Sauce Substitutes
Hoisin sauce is a thick, fragrant, sweet, and salty condiment. Hoisin originated in China and has since become very popular the world over. In Cantonese, hoisin means seafood, which is...
8 Great Substitutes for Evaporated Milk
Evaporated milk is shelf-stable cow’s milk, invented at a time when refrigeration was scarce, and now an essential ingredient in many of our pantries. Although they are sometimes confused, evaporated...
7 Best Chili Paste Substitutes
Chili paste is a wondrous ingredient that adds spice, flavor, depth, and complexity to any savory dish. Across the world, people from all walks of life have been making chili...
7 Good Substitutes for Ghee
When most people think of ghee, they think of clarified butter, but ghee is so much more than clarified butter to people all over the world! In its most basic...
6 Good Old Bay Seasoning Substitutes
If you open your cupboard, you will likely find a small, rectangular yellow tin of Old Bay Seasoning somewhere. If you don’t, you likely have most of the ingredients that...
6 Good Ol’ Corn Syrup Substitutes
Without knowing it, you have more than likely consumed corn syrup in the last week. Corn syrup and its molecular cousin, High-Fructose Corn Syrup are in a LOT of the...
7 Substitutes for Beef Broth
Beef broth (or beef stock) offers a rich, deep flavor to just about any savory dish that calls for water, including soups, stews, curries, pasta sauces, braises, and more. Beef...
9 (Healthier) Substitutes for Lard
In the world of baking, lard is a magical substance that makes for super flaky, rich, tender, and flavorful baked goods. In its most simple form, lard is made from...