Bone broth has so many amazing health benefits that it’s in your interest to consume it regularly– either just sipping it or using it to cook with. It’s actually pretty easy to make at home, especially so if you have a pressure cooker or slow cooker. But, when you’re in a pinch and need bone … Read more
Niçoise olives are a prominent part of several classic French recipes, as well as a beloved addition to any charcuterie board. You might want to prepare a classic Niçoise salad at home, but can’t find the namesake olives. The good news is that you can still make a great Niçoise salad without Niçoise olives. There … Read more
Ghee is traditionally been used in Indian cooking, but has been gaining Western mainstream appeal as there has been a renewed interest in healthy fats. You might have come across some Indian recipes that call for it, and have no idea what it is or where to find it. Luckily, there are several ghee substitute … Read more
Butter has been one of the most fundamental ingredients in the cuisine of many cultures for a long time. Although it’s a culinary heavyweight, there are some situations where butter cannot or will not be used. Enter applesauce, which actually makes a great butter substitute in baking. So what makes applesauce such a great butter … Read more
Lard is the traditional fat used in tamales, and many other Mexican recipes. Luckily, if you don’t have lard, you can still make tamales. Lard substitutes for tamales include oils, tallow, ghee and butter. Read below for the full breakdown. What is lard? Lard is pure pig fat, rendered from fat from around the kidneys … Read more
Beef tallow is an animal cooking fat that has gained popularity along with paleo diets and nose-to-tail eating in recent years. It’s also an ingredient that you might not have on hand, and are unsure where to get. Luckily, if a recipe calls for tallow, you can probably substitute it for another fat more likely … Read more
Unfortunately, evaporated milk without carrageenan is somewhat hard to come by. You’ve probably had trouble finding it at your local supermarket. The only evaporated milk without carrageenan I’ve been able to find: 365 by Whole Foods Market Simple Truth Organic (Kroger) Meyenberg Evaporated Goat Milk ← I’ve never tried this before, but I have had … Read more
What is Caramel Extract? Caramel extract is used to infuse caramel flavor into food, drinks and desserts. It’s made by letting caramel steep in alcohol or another liquid for an extended period of time, allowing the alcohol to absorb the caramel flavor. It’s a great addition to any pudding, ice, cream, cake or cooking recipe. … Read more
What is Strawberry Extract? Strawberry extract is a mixture of usually alcohol, and strawberries, usually added to food or drink to infuse a strong strawberry flavor. It’s made by soaking strawberries in alcohol to extract that flavor from them. Strawberry extract can easily be made at home, it just takes some time for the mixture … Read more
What is Chocolate Extract? Chocolate extract is a flavoring created by soaking cocoa beans in alcohol. It is usually used in dessert recipes to enhance and add depth to chocolate flavor. How is chocolate extract used? Chocolate extract is usually used in variety of dessert recipes, from brownies, homemade Nutella, chocolate pudding, mousse, cookies, frosting… … Read more