If you’re an avid baker you will most likely come across a few recipes that require cream of tartar. This fine white powder can bring a little magic to your confections by stabilizing structures and contributing to light, fluffy bakes. You only need a small amount, but that little bit can make a big difference …
Vegetable oil has a neutral taste, and refined versions have a high smoke point. These characteristics make it incredibly versatile and a go-to in many households for baking, frying, roasting, dressings, and more. Besides the debate around how good vegetable oil really is for your health, you may be wondering whether there are alternatives that …
Cornstarch is often a go-to ingredient for thickening all kinds of sweet and savory dishes. Depending on where in the world you live, the product may go by the name of corn flour. In the US, however, corn flour refers to dried corn ground to a yellow flour. Cornstarch, on the other hand, is made …
The name might not sound that appealing but the taste definitely is. Oyster sauce is a delicious syrupy condiment known for its umami flavor. The sweet and salty sauce is mostly used in Asian cuisine for dipping, stir fry, and meat marinades. If you need an oyster sauce substitute due to an allergy, or if …
No need to skip your greens just because you can’t find, or don’t like the taste of escarole. It’s a versatile green that is used in a wide range of cuisines. This means that the escarole substitute you choose will most likely depend on the dish you are making. In this guide, we’ll help you …
Cut it, crumble it, or spread it, farmer’s cheese is firm enough to hold its shape, yet soft enough to blend. This unaged white cheese is versatile to use in baked items, savory recipes, cooked dishes, and served fresh in salads. If this is not a product that’s easy to find at your local grocery …
Nutmeg’s fragrant and distinctively warm taste is versatile in the addition of sweet and savory dishes from meat and stews to confections and mulled cider. Together with other warming flavors such as cinnamon, star anise, and clove, this is a spice synonymous with holiday comforts. If you’re ready to whip up eggnog or spiced holiday …
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. When life gives you lemongrass, make delicious Thai curry. This herb looks very similar to a green onion. It has a small white/green, bulbous bottom and darker, bright green, long grass-like blades at the top end. It is generally only the tough stalk of lemongrass that is used …
This wonderful small plant can be used as a herb or a spice. With its leaves, roots, and seeds all edible, it is versatile in almost any savory application. Regardless of how you plan to incorporate it into your dish, it is bound to pack a punch. However, the fresh leaves don’t stay fresh very …
If you’re doing some gluten-free baking, you’re very likely to see xanthan gum in the recipe’s ingredient list. Despite its name, it is not gum. It’s a powder. Whether or not it is new to you, you might be surprised to discover how many foods actually contain this strangely-named product. If you’re not sure where …
