Rachael Groves B.Sc. RD 
Technically, cream of tartar is tartaric acid in powder form. Commercially available tartar acid, potassium bitartrate, is a residual product of winemaking. Tartaric acid is naturally found in many fruits, most … Read more…
No fresh or dried basil in stock! Never mind! There are a good number of basil substitutes that can almost duplicate its flavor and texture. Picking the right substitute for … Read more…
Finding a good lemon zest substitute for your recipes isn’t difficult. While using a food substitute, you should be sure of its compatibility and impact on the dish’s flavor profile. … Read more…
Mustard powder, also known as dry mustard, is made from ground mustard seeds mixed with an absorbent substance, such as flour or cornstarch. If you don’t have dry mustard in … Read more…
At times, you may need to find a powdered sugar substitute for one reason or another. You have either run out of powdered sugar while baking or want to try a lower-glycemic-index … Read more…
Bay leaves are often used to flavor soups, broths, stews, braises, and meat dishes in many countries. Only be perturbed if you have them in stock. Some other readily available … Read more…
Thyme is a quintessential herbal ingredient if you are venturing into Italian cooking or Mediterranean recipes. This herb is from the mint family. Thyme tastes like mint and has earthy … Read more…
Are you making a recipe that calls for dill seed or dill weed? If you don’t have it in stock, a few good options replace dill. Finding the right substitute for an … Read more…
While cooking, you may suddenly realize you have run out of an important ingredient like chili powder. That shouldn’t worry you at all. Fortunately, a few fantastic chili powder substitutes … Read more…