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The Best Vanilla Extract Substitute Is Probably Hiding in Your Kitchen
Vanilla

The Best Vanilla Extract Substitute Is Probably Hiding in Your Kitchen

No vanilla? No problem. These clever swaps—including pantry staples—deliver big flavor in any bake.

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Dessert

Missing Nabisco’s Chocolate Wafers? Make This Chocolate Crust Instead

We found another worthy substitute for your pie crusts and cheesecakes.

Pantry

A Very Handy Guide to the Most Popular Ingredient Substitutions

Worcestershire sauce, baking powder, molasses, heavy cream, you name it.

Buttermilk

The 7 Best Buttermilk Substitutes

No buttermilk, no problem.

The 6 Best Baking Powder Substitutes
How-To & Diy

The 6 Best Baking Powder Substitutes

Because no—baking soda is not the same thing.

by:  Coral Lee
March 14, 2023
8 Heavy Cream Substitutes for Cooking & Baking
Kitchen Hacks

8 Heavy Cream Substitutes for Cooking & Baking

From coconut milk to onion purée (say what?).

by:  Emma Laperruque
March  2, 2023
11 Sour Cream Substitutes for the Creamiest, Dreamiest Vibes
Sour Cream

11 Sour Cream Substitutes for the Creamiest, Dreamiest Vibes

Never let a baked potato go un-smothered again.

by:  Maki Yazawa
April  1, 2022
I'm Out of Oyster Sauce! What Can I Substitute Instead?
Condiment

I'm Out of Oyster Sauce! What Can I Substitute Instead?

Including vegetarian swaps!

by:  Kelly Vaughan
March 23, 2022
6 Easy Chicken Broth Substitutes That Will Save Your Dinner
Stock

6 Easy Chicken Broth Substitutes That Will Save Your Dinner

These swaps actually taste good, promise.

by:  Sodium Girl
February  2, 2022
How to Substitute Allspice When You Don't Have Any Left
Spice

How to Substitute Allspice When You Don't Have Any Left

You can make do with a few basic spice staples.

by:  Kelly Vaughan
December 22, 2021
How to Substitute for Fish Sauce in a Pinch
Cookbook Club

How to Substitute for Fish Sauce in a Pinch

Plus 3 other common Thai ingredients and their best replacements.

by:  Laura Ratliff
December 21, 2021
9 Best Molasses Substitutes When Your Jar Is Empty
Molasses

9 Best Molasses Substitutes When Your Jar Is Empty

While molasses may be distinct, it's by no means irreplaceable if you're in a pinch. Here are our...

by:  Emma Laperruque
December 15, 2021
What’s Actually the Difference Between Heavy Cream & Half-and-Half?
Milk/Cream

What’s Actually the Difference Between Heavy Cream & Half-and-Half?

Can you substitute one for the other?

by:  Kelly Vaughan
November 24, 2021
Out of Nutmeg? You Probably Have One of These Subs on Hand
Nutmeg

Out of Nutmeg? You Probably Have One of These Subs on Hand

Featuring 4 single spices, 3 spice blends, and 2 wildcards.

by:  Nikkitha Bakshani
October 18, 2021

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