Substitutions

13 Best Buttermilk Substitutes (Dairy-Free Alternatives Included)

If you have a last-minute craving for freshly baked biscuits or deliciously battered, deep-fried chicken, but don’t have any buttermilk on hand, don’t stop cooking. Buttermilk is one ingredient that you can easily substitute with other staples you likely already have around. Even if you are lactose intolerant, there’s a suitable buttermilk substitute for you. …

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14 Best Tamari Substitutes That Work Well for Your Asian Dishes

Substitutions / By Helga Williams

Tamari is the Japanese cousin of soy sauce, and unless you prepare a lot of Asian cuisine, you are most likely to have soy rather than tamari in your pantry. If your recipe calls for tamari sauce and you‘ve got everything but tamari in the cupboard, don’t rush to the store yet. There’s bound to …

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9 Best Coconut Aminos Substitutes for Sweet and Salty Flavors

Substitutions / By Helga Williams

Despite its name, coconut aminos does not taste like coconut. So, if you’re looking for a coconut-flavored substitute, you’re making a mistake. Rather, this dark-colored sauce is very similar to the light (or low-sodium) version of soy sauce with a tinge of sweetness. If your recipe calls for coconut aminos and you have no idea …

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What Can I Substitute for Cream of Tartar?

Substitutions / By Helga Williams

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 …

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What Can I Substitute for Vegetable Oil?

Substitutions / By Helga Williams

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 …

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What Can I Substitute for Cornstarch?

Substitutions / By Helga Williams

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 …

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What Can I Substitute for Oyster Sauce?

Substitutions / By Helga Williams

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 …

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What Can I Substitute for Escarole?

Substitutions / By Helga Williams

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 …

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What Can I Substitute for Caraway Seeds?

Substitutions / By Tanja Sedic

If you eat rye bread, you will probably be familiar with the nutty, citrus, and slight licorice notes of caraway seeds. The seeds are used whole or ground in various European cuisines to add flavor to cheese, pastries, cake, stews, meat, sauerkraut, potato, and apple dishes. If you are cooking up a storm and realize …

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What Can I Substitute for Farmer’s Cheese?

Substitutions / By Helga Williams

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 …

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