Avocado oil is a versatile oil used in dressings, salads, fried dishes, and many recipes. It has a high smoking point, perfect for stir-frying, sauteing, roasting, and deep-frying. Best of all, it’s healthy. You can get this oil in varying levels of refinement. However, you have to get the less refined versions if you are …
Bok choy is a typical ingredient in many Asian cuisines. For this reason, you’ll find many recipes using bok choy substitutes in many recipes. The substitute veggie usually matches your cooking cuisine, such as Thai, Chinese, and others. However, it’s sometimes difficult to source. But luckily you can easily find a bunch of alternatives for it. …
Whether you are making soup, salad, sauces or sandwiches, tomato will be one of the most common and popular ingredients you always see. As you use it so frequently, it is normal to sometimes forgot to top up at the nearby grocery store. Luckily, there are alot of alternatives to consider. Red Bell Peppers Olives …
Farro can be used in many recipes. You can also serve it on its own as a snack. When used as an ingredient, it will add a kick to whatever dish you’re preparing. If you run out of farro in your pantry, don’t fret. There are many substitutes that you can use in its stead. …
By nature, people love sweet food. This is why agave nectar has been one of the favorite baking ingredients used in Mexico and America. It is also commonly used to sweeten cold beverages like cocktails because being a liquid, it dissolves easily. This liquid sweetener is quite similar to honey but has a thinner consistency …
A popular sweetener mainly because of its pleasant taste, turbinado sugar is convenient and easy to use. Its coarse texture and large crystals make it easy to use as a crunchy coating for cakes. This is why it is popularly used in making cakes and other baked goodies. Having said that, there are many recipes …
Among the various types of sugar, palm sugar is one of the most popular for use in cooking, and it is also a healthier choice compared to other sweeteners. It is popular in many international cuisines, including Asian, North African, and Middle Eastern. While it is easy to add palm sugar to various recipes, finding …
Aside from their distinct flavor, sun-dried tomatoes offer a lot of nutrition and health benefits. They are commonly used in many dishes such as salads, stir-fries, pasta portions, and stews that require the distinct flavor of tomatoes. But, what will you do when you’re in the middle of preparing your favorite dish, and you suddenly …
Feta cheese is the Greek and Mediterranean representative of what real cheese tastes like. Unlike most American and European types of cheeses that are usually on the more yellow side, Feta is a white, salty cheese with a mild, buttery flavor that’s made from sheep’s or goat milk, and it’s a staple ingredient when it …
Cubanelle Pepper is a type of long, thin, and green pepper. Its taste is similar to bell peppers, but with an extra zing. The plant from which it is extracted grows to about two feet tall. You need to harvest the Cubanelle peppers when they are still green. This pepper can be used for many …
Celery root is mainly used in salads and soups. When used raw, it is crunchy and crispy. So, it’s an excellent addition to a salad. However, you should not forget to first remove the vegetable root’s skin before you use it in any recipe. If you happen to run out of it, you can ransack …