Food Substitute

As K-culture takes the world by storm, the unavailability of gochujang is becoming an annoying obstacle for people looking to try out Korean food. So what can one use besides…

How many times have you opened a reliable health cookbook and found celery listed in the ingredient list and shoved it away frustrated because your local grocery store doesn’t stock…

Farro is an ancient seed that is a lot like wheat. However, whole-grain farro can be tooth-breakingly hard. So what is Farro lover got to do? If you want to…

It’s coffee till coffin for most of us caffeine addicts. I can not imagine going a day without my coffee. Recently, I have developed a love for pour-over coffee. But,…

Have you ever heard of coconut sugar? I still remember my friend pestering me about the secret ingredient in my parfait, which was coconut sugar, but she had no idea…

Early on, when I used to cook for any of my vegan friends, I would spend hours vacillating over which milk to use. There was a variety of delicious plant…

I love making apple cake with clove, and it is sweet, spicy, and warm all in one. However, I accidentally let some water drip into my clove jar one time….

Occasionally, we experiment with different cultural foods. Last Sunday, we made Pozole Rojo, a traditional Mexican stew.  Pozole Rojo is a soul-warming cuisine made from either chicken or pork and…

My mother loves to splash brandy in her recipes. She says adding brandy in recipes adds a flair to food. I agree! Brandy indeed gives a distinct flavor to cuisines.  …

The process of wheat milling is a miraculous one. It provides us with not only flour but also other vital by-products. At the top of the list is Wheat bran,…

A few months back… I had this unbelievable craving for black bean sauce. I stir-fried some veggies and rushed to the grocery store just two blocks away from my house….

Let me tell you why I started to look for ground lamb substitutes? Growing up in Canada, I never tried lamb meat. Last week, I went to a supermarket, bought…

Were you planning to make jowar roti or any other food that needs Sorghum flour, and you accidentally fell short of it? Well, if you cannot find it in your…

Pearl onions are baby onions that are smaller in size and attributed as a pearl because of their shine. But these onions are not always white like pearls; instead, one…

Time to rant! Imagine my heartbreak when I came to know that my all-time favorite rice malt syrup is more sugar than brown rice.  What? Don’t you believe me? Let…

Celery seeds taste almost like celery and have the same astringent quality and taste as raw celery stalks. They are widely utilized in Asian cuisine and have become popular in…

Have I mentioned how much I love Italian cuisine? Risotto is one of my favorite dishes to cook when I’m craving something decadent but economical. However, this recipe requires arborio…

I recently visited the Middle East countries and fell in love with tahini paste. Upon returning, I excitedly invited all my friends to taste the recipe of my newfound love….

White pepper is an essential ingredient in light-colored sauces and dishes such as Alfredo Pasta. Moreover, we always look for white pepper if we want to build a mild pepper…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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….

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…

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….

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…

I love adding ramps to my green soup as it is the only quick recipe that perfectly captures the essence of ramps. I’d never used any substitute for ramps before…

Broccoli rabe may have become popular only recently. But people’s love for it has an ancient history. The Romans prized broccoli rabe— so much was its popularity that even now,…

Crème brûlée is my friend’s favorite dessert. Not surprising, since this decadent has all the fineries one might crave. Therefore, when my friend called to inform me that she would…

Baking is fun and offers you a great many opportunities to be creative. At the same time, it lets you opt for healthier options, ensuring that everything you eat offers…

Brioche is a rich buttery bread. It combines slightly sweet and rich buttery flavor with a soft and tender texture, making it a breakfast favorite. You can do so much…

Cranberries are extremely nutritious berries that are a staple of Thanksgiving dinner. So when I got a panicked call from my friend on Thanksgiving saying she’d run out of them…

Who doesn’t enjoy Italian food? It’s healthy, affordable, versatile, and just so easy to cook. Last Saturday, I decided to make red sauce pasta in the authentic Italian style. Soon…

Shiitake mushrooms are a part of world-class routines. They have a rich and savory taste. No wonder they are the most popular mushrooms worldwide. However, sadly buying them can be…

Imagine you are in the kitchen working on a recipe you saw the other day while scrolling through a food blog. It was easy enough, so you decided to make…

Winter is knocking at our door, and the autumn air has turned frigid. It is the perfect time to huddle together and talk over hot mugs of cocoa laden with…

Bénédictine liqueur came about by the efforts of a 16th-century benedictine monk Dom Bernado Vincelli and the Abbey of Fécamp of Normandy, France. These fine men worked for years with…

Waxed paper is a multi-purpose kitchen necessity. Oftentimes we have to roll it out before kneading bread to prevent a mess. I also use waxed paper to store leftover food…

The health-conscious community is becoming more cautious about what they put in their food, from spices and sweeteners to flours to binders. As a result, the use of healthful foods…

No one who cooks wants to deal with an empty jar of ingredients, from professionals to amateur chefs to laypeople. Usually, the meal is midway into cooking, and one doesn’t…

Orange juice is a staple in households around the world. Freshly squeezed oranges with eggs sunny side up are the perfect way to start your day. Packed with vitamin C,…

We are all tired of chopping onions and shedding tears over the cutting board, right? Well, fret not, as behind every dilemma lies a viable solution. With onion powder, this…

Mustard is a great way to diversify the flavor profile of your dish. It is tangy, peppery, and full of bite. But not everyone is accepting of this otherworldly condiment….

As the Mexican phrase goes: Sin maíz, no hay país (Without corn, there is no country), you can’t talk about Mexican food without naming Masa Harina. Literally “dough flour” in…

Cloves are a beloved spice used in both sweet and savory dishes. They are famous in cuisines all around the world. In Indian foods, cloves are a must in most…

Green onions are an all-rounder kind of ingredient. It goes well with any recipe. Tacos, rice, egg, or potato, you can always spice up the dish with a generous toss…

Feta cheese is a rich, creamy cheese that originates from the distant lands of Greece. Although, it is widely loved around the world. It has some critics too. So, what…