If you are halfway through measuring out your baking ingredients and realize you’re out of shortening, there’s no need to worry. Chances are, you have a perfectly suitable alternative within easy reach. Whether you need a quick-fix or are looking for a healthier alternative, this guide will help you pick the best substitutes for shortening. …
With its soft consistency and mild flavor, ricotta cheese is great in both sweet and savory dishes. It is used in cheesecake, tarts, and muffins, melted into pasta sauces, spread on bagels, added to salads, platters, and dips. Whether you have run out of ricotta or need to prepare a vegan dish, there are many …
Whether you have run out, have an allergy, or would like to try a vegan alternative, there are many products that can be used as a whole milk substitute. The product you choose will depend on what you are using it for, and your dietary needs. Here is a comprehensive guide indicating which substitute might …
With its savory, tangy taste and smooth, creamy texture, mayonnaise is a popular addition to salads, sandwiches, and dips. If you’ve reached the bottom of the jar, don’t worry because there are several other ingredients you can use as a substitute for mayonnaise that will add just as much flavor and creaminess. Some alternative options …
Whether you have run out of tapioca starch at home or cannot find it in your grocery store, don’t ditch your cooking plans just yet. There are several alternative products you can substitute for tapioca flour. In this guide, we’ll help you determine which tapioca flour substitute will be best to use in your recipe. …
The complex flavor of Worcestershire sauce brings an umami depth to dishes with spicy, vinegary, and salty notes. Although mostly used with meats and marinades it is also a key component in Bloody Mary cocktails and Caesar salad dressing. If you run out of Worcestershire sauce it might seem impossible to figure out a suitable …
Cayenne pepper is a popular addition to recipes to add a kick without making the spice heat unbearable. It comes in different forms, easily found as a dried, ground spice at grocery stores, or can be used as a fresh pepper. Whether you want to add heat to scrambled eggs, are preparing soup, or making …
Sunflowers resemble the sun with their big bright yellow petals. The unique, tall-standing flowers are not only gorgeous to look at, but they produce a large amount of healthy, edible seeds. These versatile seeds can be used in baking, salads, turned into oil, spreads, and eaten alone as a snack. If you live in a …
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Garlic is part of the onion family and is widely used in cooking and for medicinal purposes. Its pungent flavor needs to be used with caution as too much garlic can overpower a dish quickly. Since a little goes a long way, you can easily end up with more garlic than needed in your cooking. …
Peppers can be used fresh or dried and add a big punch of flavor to dishes. Dehydrating peppers is a way to preserve them by removing the moisture, concentrating the flavor, and extending their shelf-life significantly. Almost any type of hot pepper or chili can be dried. Follow the guide below to find out how …
