Taleggio is a semi-soft, washed-rind type of cheese with a tangy flavor and a strong aroma. The rind is thin as paper and usually with orange/yellow color. On top of the rind, you’ll find that this cheese has a layer of mold that makes it even more delicious and exquisite. Because this cheese is one …
Arborio rice is short-grain rice most commonly used for the preparation of any risotto recipe. This product has a wider, slightly more oval shape than regular rice, and a creamy texture when prepared. In case you don’t have this type of white rice at home, don’t run to the grocery store to buy it immediately, …
Serrano ham or Jamon is a famous Spanish delicacy. It is dry-cured pork’s back leg that is salted, and cut in thin slices like prosciutto. Jamon comes from a type of rare pig called a white pig, and therefore the price much higher than normal ham or prosciutto. If you can’t find this product on …
Queso fresco or ” fresh cheese” is a Mexican white cheese with a salty flavor. Queso fresco should be available at most of the local grocery stores or the stores that sell Mexican cheeses and other products. If you are in a situation where you cannot find this product, here are some alternatives to it. …
Cotija is a Mexican cheese made from cow’s milk. It has a hard and crumbly texture. It is perfect for any Mexican dish, especially the savory ones. In case you’ve found yourself not having this type of cow’s cheese at home don’t worry, there are many alternatives for it. The Substitutes for cotija cheese are: …
Parma ham is a type of prosciutto that comes from a region in Italy called Parma. This product is cut into thin slices and served uncooked, usually on charcuterie plates, or put in sandwiches. But, what do you use as an alternative for Parma ham? The best substitutes for Parma ham are different varieties of …
Edam is one of the favorite semi-hard cheeses to have at home for any occasion. If you don’t already have it at home, don’t worry! Luckily, this cheese has many replacements that are very similar to Edam cheese. Some of the best Edam cheese substitutes are: Gouda Cheddar Emmental Gruyere cheese. Stick with us till …
Almond butter is a product made from crushed or diced almonds. Although tasty, almond butter is getting pretty pricy these days. But not to worry, we found the best alternatives for almond butter. Almond butter can be substituted with similar nut butter products like peanut butter, hazelnut butter, sunflower seed butter, cashew butter, and walnut …
Gouda is a Dutch, semi-hard, mild cheese with a hint of a sweet taste. It is available in most grocery stores at a moderate price. But, if you’re in a position when you have no choice but to substitute it, here are some of my favorite gouda alternatives. Edam, Monterey-Jack, yellow cheddar, and Gruyere, have …
Sesame oil is a vegetable oil made from roasted sesame seeds. It has a nutty taste and is mostly used in Asian cuisine. But, not everyone has it in their home or their local grocery store. So, here are 7 substitutes for sesame oil. Depending on what you’re cooking, you can substitute sesame oil with: …