food substitutes

Castelvetrano olives are a strikingly unique tasting olive that is very mild and sweet. They are one of the most popular olives for snacking and charcuterie. But are there any Castelvetrano olive substitutes that accurately match this special olive? What are Castelvetrano Olives? Cestelvetrano olives are a type of green olive from Sicily. They are … Read more

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

Coffee, butter and MCT oil: that’s the classic Bulletproof coffee recipe. You have the coffee and you have the butter but most people don’t have MCT oil lying around their kitchen unless they are already a health nut– so what to do? Out of pure laziness I’ve been making a variation of Bulletproof coffee without … 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

Tabasco sauce is one of the most popular hot sauces in the America and the world. Tabasco has been a staple hot sauce for over a century and is still the hot sauce of choice among spicy food-lovers. Luckily, if you need that classic kick from Tabasco sauce, but are without it, you can always … 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