Cornstarch
Choose a cornstarch substitute for sauces, fillings or coatings, with starting quantities, product checks and practical limits.
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Vanilla Extract (1 tsp)
Run out of vanilla extract? Learn how to substitute it with maple syrup, almond extract, or bourbon to keep your…
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Heavy Cream (36% Fat)
Need heavy cream? Discover the best substitutes using milk and butter, coconut cream, or half-and-half for rich sauces, soups, and…
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Buttermilk
Out of buttermilk? Learn how to easily make your own using milk and lemon juice or vinegar, or substitute with…
Read the guide →A useful swap starts with three questions
- What does the ingredient do: thicken, add flavour, supply acidity or whip?
- Which product do you actually have? Check the label and measure it.
- Will the change suit this dish? Keep baking and sauce substitutions separate.
Recipes to put your pantry to work
All recipes →A selection for everyday cooking. Each recipe keeps its own method and ingredient list.
Skillet Spinach & Feta Frittata
20 min · skillet
Delicious Skillet Spinach & Feta Frittata recipe made in skillet.
Tomato Lentil Soup in a Pot
28 min · pot
Red lentils melt into tomato broth for a thick, budget-friendly soup.