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
If you’re at all familiar with baking, even if your experience is limited to baking mixes, you probably have encountered vanilla and almond extracts. They both are flavor enhancers, but they do taste quite different. Keep reading to learn more about vanilla vs almond extract, and when to use them. What Is Almond Extract? Almond … Read more
Ditch wheat bread for good with this easy 3-ingredient cloud bread! Low-Carb Cloud Bread Recipe This 3 ingredient keto or low carb cloud bread recipe is very easy, and tastes like real white bread! See how to make cloud bread for the perfect sandwich, with just 10 minutes prep time. This recipe is adapted from … 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
Eggs are the backbone to a healthy, complete diet, and obviously you want to eat the best quality eggs available. But not everyone can raise backyard chickens and control the diet of the hens. The FDA lists soybeans as one of the top 8 allergens in the US, and eating eggs from hens fed soy … 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
Primarily famous in France and around the Mediterranean Sea, duck fat is slowly but surely entering the mainstream western market as well. Though it’s much more expensive than olive oil and hence is not convenient for daily cooking, it makes for a much healthier option in comparison to the many other fats and oils available … Read more
Both goose and duck fat are fats that are derived from waterfowl, but do they differ at all? What is Goose Fat? Goose fat is simply fat that is rendered from the fat found on a goose. You may not be very familiar with it if you eat a standard American diet, but it is … Read more