Cubanelle peppers are considered a sweet pepper, although they have a little heat. Cubanelle peppers are also called Italian Frying Peppers, because they are often eaten fried in oil. They are usually light green or yellow. Cubanelle peppers have 0-1,000 Scoville Heat Units, so when selecting a substitute for this hard-to-find pepper, it’s important to … Read more
Calabrian chili is a staple of Italian cooking and a truly unique spicy pepper. It comes from the Calabria region of southern Italy, and can often be found jarred in oil, pickled or dried. It has a wonderfully unique spicy, fruity and taste that doesn’t overpower dishes. The Calabrian chili pepper is a rusty red … Read more
Cucumber usually brings moisture and crunch to a dish. Whether you’re out of cucumber or you just don’t like them, all of the options below serve as a great cucumber substitute. The key is that they mimic the water content, crispness, and sometimes, even color of cucumber. Basically, these replacements are great if you just … Read more
In a pinch and need an oxtail substitute? These cuts listed below will be great replacements for recipes that call for gelatinous, melt-in-your-mouth, slow cooked oxtail. All of these choices are typically low-and-slow stew cuts that have bones and connective tissue filled with fat and collagen that will add a similar richness to your recipe … Read more
