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Substitutes for Paprika – What can I use instead?

Substitutes for Paprika – What can I use instead?

Absolutely no one is a fan of dull, lifeless food, now are they? That’s why many of us reach for the paprika to breathe a bit of life into our casseroles and stews. The well-rounded warmth of the flavor just seems to tie nearly every […]

Substitutes for Ground Ginger – What can I use instead?

Substitutes for Ground Ginger – What can I use instead?

Ground ginger has a very distinctive flavor and is used in a whole variety of both sweet and savory foods in cuisines from around the world. There’s no exact swap for ground ginger, but depending on the context in which it is being employed you […]

Substitutes for Prosciutto – What can I use instead?

Substitutes for Prosciutto – What can I use instead?

Meaning “ham” in Italian, prosciutto refers to uncooked, dry-cured, thinly sliced pork leg. Prosciutto is a delicious cut of meat with a fatty and salty flavor, and while often served alone, can also play an important role in a number of dishes and appetizers. Prosciutto […]

Substitutes for Chili Powder – What can I use instead?

Substitutes for Chili Powder – What can I use instead?

There’s nothing more annoying than realizing that you’re short on chili powder half way through cooking a really nice spicy dish. But thankfully there may well already be a few things hanging around your kitchen that will make for a great substitute and really tie […]

Substitutes for Gruyere Cheese – What can I use instead?

Substitutes for Gruyere Cheese – What can I use instead?

Gruyere cheese is widely considered to be one of the most delectable Swiss cheeses out there. It melts beautifully at a relatively low temperature, becoming a delicious gooey mess of nutty, salty, and sweet cheesy goodness. In this state, it is one of the most […]

Substitutes for Ricotta Cheese – What can I use instead?

Substitutes for Ricotta Cheese – What can I use instead?

Ricotta is a pretty distinctive member of the cheese family that possesses quite a few odd characteristics. For one, the name ‘ricotta’ translates to ‘recooked’. Deriving from Italy, ricotta is fabricated using the leftover liquids, or whey, that is leftover from producing other cheeses. Generally, […]

Substitutes for Vegetable Oil – What can I use instead?

Substitutes for Vegetable Oil – What can I use instead?

Vegetable oil is a kitchen staple, and many of us use it every day. With its high burning point, vegetable oil is perfect for frying — in particular deep frying. That means it’s often used in both commercial and home cooking situations, and that most […]

Substitutes for Chicken Broth – What can I use instead?

Substitutes for Chicken Broth – What can I use instead?

Chicken broth is a kitchen essentially. Eaten on its own or with a bit of veg and some noodles in it, it’s a great healer. For both the body and the soul. But chicken broth is also the key ingredient in many sauces and soups […]

Substitutes for Tamari – What can I use instead?

Substitutes for Tamari – What can I use instead?

One of the most prized characteristics of Japanese food is the rich depth of flavor Japanese chefs achieve. Japanese cuisine, from sushi dipping sauces to hearty broths, are full of these potent savory flavors and one ingredient that appears on recipe lists over and over […]

Substitutes for Cayebbe – What can I use instead?

Substitutes for Cayebbe – What can I use instead?

Substitutes for cayenne – what can I use instead? Cayenne is a massively popular spice that is known and used the world over. Made by grinding up 100% dried cayenne peppers, the spice is most associated with its raw and unadulterated heat. It doesn’t particularly […]