Basil is an exquisite herb that adds a glorious taste and aroma to the dish. However, fresh basil isn’t always easy to find. Thus, it is nice to have a good basil substitute at hand. Moreover, I love cooking Italian food so much, so I have had my fair share of no-basil days. Thus, today’s…
Suppose a scenario when you have your guests coming over any minute. And you have thrown a potato-themed dinner party. The menu includes Potato cutlets, hash-brown potatoes, potato gnocchi, mashed potatoes, and even potato tarts. And suddenly, you realize that your potato ricer is not working correctly, and you need a potato ricer substitute. Well,…
Cabbage is a versatile and extremely nutritious vegetable to add to your dish. It is quite tasty and crispy. Therefore, it is definitely not difficult to enjoy. But if you accidentally run out of it or want to try something different, a suitable cabbage substitute would be a good idea. Cabbage comes in an assortment…
Oh, I totally agree! Nothing tastes better than a sweet relish pickle made with pickled cucumbers, vinegar, salt, sugar, and spices. However, due to unfortunate circumstances, if you are in desperate need of sweet pickle relish substitutes, then be at ease because you are at the right place. This post will help you choose the…
People sensitive to wheat flour prefer using Spelt flour because of its low gluten levels. However, spelt flour, despite its numerous benefits, is still hard to find. Therefore, if you are unable to get your hands on it, a spelt flour substitute is the way to go. I try to use spelt flour in as…
Imagine a world without basmati rice? How deficient all our favorite cuisines would be, right? I always make sure that basmati rice is never out of my pantry. However, some people are not careful or get unlucky and run out of basmati rice. I bring you a handful of options to pick a basmati rice…
One of the most versatile food items out there surely is the olive. With the diversity of usage that it comes with, it has become a staple for most kitchens. From its bright colour to its sleek shape, it is a great choice for a chef to add some distinct taste to a recipe. What…
Those who love some spice in their food surely keep a stock of pepper jack cheese for any time they may run out of it. This version of cheese is something that gives a new and distinctive taste to whichever food item they add it to. It tends to overwhelm the taste buds with the…
I usually toss leftover pasta with chicken stock concentrate to give them a new taste. However, one day I ran out of it and used a chicken stock concentrate substitute. There are many alternatives to choose from. The chicken stock concentrate is an extremely beneficial ingredient since it doesn’t go bad for a considerable time….
Years ago, on my visit to the historic city of Marseille, I enjoyed bouillabaisse, a kind of fish soup. It was so delicious (and expensive) I wanted to know how to make it. So, I started working on it as soon as I had returned home. However, I found out that the neighborhood cat had…
